2024 Lay Bodhisattva Precepts Transmission Ceremony at Chung Tai Chan Monastery

On October 10, 2024, 4,000 devoted practitioners gathered at Chung Tai Chan Monastery to receive the lay bodhisattva precepts—a pivotal milestone on the path to Buddhahood. Over the following three days, preceptees engaged deeply in the teachings of Venerable Master Jianying. The ceremony concluded with a collective resolve to benefit all sentient beings and aspire toward supreme enlightenment.

 Vice Rector Surasak and the Delegation from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Visit Chung Tai Chan Monastery

On October 9, 2024, Vice Rector Phramaha Surasak Prajantasen and a delegation from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University visited Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Strengthening Mahayana-Theravada collaboration, they discussed topics including Dharma exchange, resource sharing, and education support, fostering deeper ties in global Dharma propagation.

The architecture of Chung Tai Chan Monastery harmoniously integrates elements of art, culture and technology with the Dharma, and serves as a demonstration of the “Five Directions of Spreading Buddhism.” It was awarded the “Taiwan Architecture Award” in 2002, and the “International Award for Lighting Design” in 2003, writing a new page in 21st century Buddhist architecture.

 Breadth of Mind Wins Freedom

Forgiveness is essential for personal and societal harmony, as it cultivates peace and understanding. By confronting suffering with forgiveness and gratitude, we can transform resentment into compassion and foster empathy in our lives.

Compassion is one of Buddhism’s fundamental tenets. Eating a vegetarian diet with the intention to save sentient beings helps us live gentler and purer lives. Here, we regularly share healthy vegetarian recipes so you can not only experience the joy of vegetarian eating, but also cultivate a more compassionate mind.

Chung Tai Chan Monastery welcomes requests for guided tours. Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks will be required during tours to protect the health of visitors.

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