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Photo Credit: Peter Lin Formally becoming a Buddhist by “taking refuge” is only the first step. It’s then up to each practitioner to uphold a heartfelt commitment to spiritual cultivation. This guidance from Master Cheng Yen can help one continuously touch the spirit of refuge. Often, when we read spiritual texts such as the sutras […]
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Carol used to live in Castro Valley, California, where she worked as a hairdresser for 43 years. Tired of the busy lifestyle and high cost of living in the Bay Area, she began to plan for her retirement. After much planning and preparation, Carol was finally able to get away from it all and moved […]
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Story and Picture by: 王玉香 On December 9, 2018, we were at Oroville City issuing emergency funds to families affected by the Camp Fire. At the end of the day, we needed to gather at 4:45pm to ride the bus back to San Jose. I decided to use the bathroom first before heading back. Right […]
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Article/Photo by 張今寶 (虑斌) As the town of Paradise was evacuated following the Camp Fire, many elderly people, especially in their 80’s and 90’s, drove themselves out of harm’s way. Sandra, also known as Granny Sandra, an 84-year-young woman, is one such person. On the day of the Camp Fire, Granny Sandra’s daughter who lives […]
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Summary: Matt is working diligently to build his new home. By doing so, he hopes to inspire his children about the future. When the Camp Fire set ablaze in Northern California, Matt Oaklur and his family fled to San Jose, hoping to find help and start a new life. However things didn’t go as planned. […]
Master's Teachings
Photo Credit: Peter Lin Becoming a buddhist involves taking refuge in the Three Treasures—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. This happens during a formal ceremony, following which the commitment and vows become part of life, always alive in one’s heart and aspirations. These verses, adapted from Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s teachings, capture the essential […]