You Raise Me Up
I grew up in Southern California. Although I’ve some rudimentary knowledge of Chinese, I still find parts of the language rather foreign. Needless to say,… Read More »You Raise Me Up
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Hope from the Grapevine
I once heard of a story that happened near Teacher Zhen-Ru’s house. There was a large grapevine by the apple tree. Its vines were so… Read More »Hope from the Grapevine
Future Geshema
Last Mother’s Day, I listened to my mother stifle her sobs on the other end of the telephone, speaking of inconsolable loneliness. Evening prayers –… Read More »Future Geshema
Raise the Torch of the Teachings
Many years ago, Teacher Zhen-Ru had encouraged us to study extensively in order to maintain the Buddhist teachings. Such practice is a common concern highly… Read More »Raise the Torch of the Teachings
You will always be beside me
The study of the Five Great Treatises is a mountain with steep steps to me. It is as though, whenever you push through the suffering… Read More »You will always be beside me
Let Me Walk with You in Peace
Dawn. A beacon of light shone through the sky. A group of novice nuns marched vigorously towards. Accompanied by laity on either side, they were… Read More »Let Me Walk with You in Peace
The Guardian of My Dreams
The air was chilly. I lay there wearing only a thin, green sterile gown. I started to hear voices around me. I could feel my limbs… Read More »The Guardian of My Dreams
My Super Dad and Mom
n these two years, my grandpa is getting old and sick. My mom insists on taking care of him even though she wears more than… Read More »My Super Dad and Mom
Taste of Happiness
When I was twelve, I made up my mind to be a vegetarian. My decision seemed to be a great challenge to my mother who… Read More »Taste of Happiness
Ture Love That Transcends Longing
During the first few years of my brother’s renunciation into the monastery, mother would be reminded of him every corner she turned. Be it the clothes… Read More »Ture Love That Transcends Longing