Fo Guang Shan

23/02/2026

Inspirational Verse by Venerable Master Hsing Yun #14

To look back is not to cling — it is to learn.
To look forward is not to fantasize — it is to vow.
To seize the present is not to rush — it is to awaken.
To master ourselves is not to control others — it is to cultivate wisdom and compassion within.

Change in the world begins with change in the heart.
When we reflect on the past with gratitude, envision the future with purpose, and act in the present with mindfulness, we become steady lights in society.

May we practice self-discipline, kindness, and clarity — transforming ourselves so we may gently transform the world. 🌏✨

Inspirational Verse by Venerable Master Hsing Yun #14 To look back is not to cling — it is to learn.To look forward is not to fantasize — it is to vow.To sei...

11/01/2026

A Compassionate Steamed Bun by Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Less than a month after brain surgery in 2016,
Venerable Master Hsing Yun, during his morning round, gently reminded,
“Make sure everyone has enough.” The next day, the Dining Hall was filled with the warm fragrance of steamed buns.

One heart, shared as ten thousand hearts.
One steamed bun, holding unforgettable compassion.

🫶 A Compassionate Steamed Bun by Venerable Master Hsing YunLess than a month after brain surgery in 2016,Venerable Master Hsing Yun, during his morning roun...

24/04/2025

Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple｜You may not understand Buddhism, but you have to know the Truth.
Everyone in this world is connected to each other. People come together when conditions arise, and separate when conditions disperse. As conditions continuously arise and cease, there is no need to quarrel over right or wrong, good or evil.
See also: One is Many, 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘩𝘢-𝘋𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢: 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦
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16/05/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 24 –Founding of Fo Guang Shan

Ask yourself where you are going today, and ponder when you will return. Welcome everyone to Fo Guang Shan

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09/05/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 23 –Guanyin Bodhisattvas in our homes
Guanyin bodhisattva has numerous manifestations. One of them is as a mother in the human world. Appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of mothers. It has been difficult for you

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Guanyin bodhisattva has numerous manifestations. One of them is as a mother in the human world. Appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of mothers. It has be...

02/05/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 22 –The four Wives of the rich man

Even if a one gains all the wealth in this world, they may not necessarily find their true minds. When departing this world, the physical body and wealth cannot be taken away. Only wholesome and unwholesome karma follow us, leading us to heaven or hell.

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Even if a one gains all the wealth in this world, they may not necessarily find their true minds. When departing this world, the physical body and wealth can...

25/04/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 21 –The “fool” scolded by the Master

The same sentence, when heard by individuals with different aptitudes and personalities, will generate different understandings and feelings. As long as it guides us towards goodness and progress, even criticism can transform inwardly into wisdom, guiding us onto the right path in life.

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The same sentence, when heard by individuals with different aptitudes and personalities, will generate different understandings and feelings. As long as it g...

18/04/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 20 – Chan Master’s rice grains

We all wish for good luck, but in reality, creating good causes and conditions require our own efforts. Only with prepared “causes” can we have usable “effects”

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We all wish for good luck, but in reality, creating good causes and conditions require our own efforts. Only with prepared “causes” can we have usable “effec...

11/04/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 19 – The general who wanted to become a monk

Practice can be found everywhere in life. Various people and events we encountered, and momentary thoughts are opportunities to cultivate our minds and characters. Practice is not just listening and speaking.

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Practice can be found everywhere in life. Various people and events we encountered, and momentary thoughts are opportunities to cultivate our minds and chara...

04/04/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 18 –Buddha and the Cow Dung

Practice is not about the ability to argue, but about reducing the divisive mind and letting go of the calculative mind. Then, there will no longer be and afflictions.

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Practice is not about the ability to argue, but about reducing the divisive mind and letting go of the calculative mind. Then, there will no longer be and af...

28/03/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 17 –Where is Guanyin Bodhisattva?

Bodhisattvas can take on various forms and through the wisdom of Chan, you will discover anyone in daily life can embody the spirit of a bodhisattva. The Dharma resonates everywhere through buddhas and bodhisattvas.

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Bodhisattvas can take on various forms and through the wisdom of Chan, you will discover anyone in daily life can embody the spirit of a bodhisattva. The Dha...

21/03/2024

The Way of Chan Season 2 EP. 16 –What is the worst suffering

All suffering originates from our own body. We must learn to use our body for spiritual practice, eliminate greed, anger, and ignorance, and cultivate compassion.

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All suffering originates from our own body. We must learn to use our body for spiritual practice, eliminate greed, anger, and ignorance, and cultivate compas...