“Enlighten the mind and see the true nature;
Seeing the true nature one becomes a Buddha.”
This is equivalent to the “Amitabha Buddha” of the Pure Land School, which means infinite light and infinite life. Realizing this present-mind, one enjoys the same longevity as that of empty space. The empty space never perishes; neither will this mind, which is replete with infinite life, light, and wisdom.
– Grand Master Wei Chueh (The founding Abbot of Chung Tai Chan Monastery)
2/12(Sunday) 10am ~ 12pm Veggie Cooking Class
We invite an experienced professor to teach healthy and delicious veggie dishes. Space is limited. Please sign up online or via phone early.
2/19(Sunday) 9:30am ~ 12:00pm Community Service
From 9:30am until noon join us to help to remove litter from the streets and leaves and other debris from storm drains on the streets around the monastery.
Your efforts will:
Create merits and blessings.
Prevent flooding in our neighborhood by keeping drains free of debris.
Keep pollutants from entering streams, creeks and Puget Sound, which protects fish and other wildlife.
It’s a good chance to practice the Bodhisattva Way as well as to practice working meditation.
2/22(Wednesday) 11:00am – 12:00pm Guan Yin Blessing & Grand Meal Offering before the Buddha Ceremony
We will chant the Sutra of “The Universal Gateway of Bodhisattva Guan Yin,” and have Grand Meal Offering before the Buddha.
2/26(Sunday) 10:00am – 12:00pm Buddhist Hospice Care Workshop (in Mandarin)
If you are interested in Buddhist Hospice Care in English, please contact us.
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Meditation and Zen Classes
Each class meeting is for two hours, consisting of meditation practice in the first hour, and a lecture on Buddhist principles in the second hour. Level I, II, & Sutra Study Classes are taught by Ven. Jian Pin, the abbess of Buddha Jewel Monastery.
Family Meditation Class (Click for introduction and more information. Welcome to join!)
1/14 – 3/24 Saturday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Meditation Class Level 2 1/10 - 3/20
Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Morning English Meditation Class Level 1 1/11 – 3/21
Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm
Intermediate Mandarin Class 1/11 – 3/21
Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Sutra Study Class 1/12 – 3/22
Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Evening English Meditation Class Level 1 1/13 – 3/23
Friday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Events
Special Yearly Events
Grand Meal Offering before the Buddha – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
1/23, 2/22, 3/22, 4/21, 5/21, 6/19, 7/19
Celebration of Gratitude – Independence Day – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
7/4
Every 1st Sunday
Gratitude Ceremony - 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
2/5, 3/4
Qing Ming Memorial & Blessing Ceremony - 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4/1
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration - 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
5/6
Medicine Buddha Ceremony - 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
6/3, 8/5
Every 2nd Sunday
Vegetarian Cooking Class - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8
Every 3rd Sunday
Community Service - 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17, 7/15
4th Sunday of Odd Months
One-day Meditation Retreat – 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1/22, 3/25, 5/27, 7/22
4th Sunday of Even Months
Bodhi Art Exhibition & Workshop - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
4/22, 6/24
Blessing and Memorial Tablets
If you are interested in a blessing or memorial tablet for any of the upcoming ceremonies or you have additional questions, please contact reception at 206-721-9921.