GWBI Hope

During the months of the summer monsoon, many insects lose their lives under the steps of those passing by. Seeing this, Buddha said, “It’s hard… Read More »The Origin of the Summer Retreat

  Before tranquil dwelling was implemented during the summer months, monastics would wander about asking for alms in the sweltering heat, severe winter, and heavy… Read More »Tranquil Dwelling in the Rain

Every morning after breakfast, you’d almost always see a nun make her way around the devout prayer-makers as she continue her daily walk around the… Read More »Small Act of Kindness Is Really A Grand Offering Itself

The classroom floor groaned from time to time. “That’s him again.” said a nun, unamused. Winter was a glair-white silence, and right underneath our modular… Read More »Come from the bottom of our hearts to you

One-Hundred Fifty Praises, written by Asvaghosa Bodhisattva, contains the essential connotations on the path to enlightenment. Through 150 beautifully written phrases, readers find themselves in… Read More »Asvaghosa-bodhisattva

A few days ago, we had a class with Teacher Zhen-Ru. “It is said in the biography of the Bodhisattva Asvaghosa…” she began. Before Asvaghosa… Read More »The Biography of the Bodhisattva Asvaghosa