Selected Dharma Talks

 2025 Chan-Seven Spring Retreat for the Public at Chung Tai Chan Monastery

From January 30 to February 6, 2025, Chung Tai Chan Monastery held its annual Chan-7 Spring Retreat, led by Venerable Abbot Jianying. Nearly 900 participants from around the world, including Catholic monastics from Italy, gathered for intensive Chan meditation. The retreat featured teachings, meditation sessions, and daily rituals, guiding participants toward inner clarity and realization. Many left with renewed Dharma joy and a deepened commitment to applying their practice in everyday life.

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.

 Bhikshu Bao Tian -- 

A pure non-abiding mind is free of conceptualization. Cultivating with such purity brings virtues and can lead to enlightenment. As the story tells, offering to the sangha made with the utmost sincere and pure mind can even turn seemingly-worthless stones into endless blessings.

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.

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