Dharma Treasury Temple

06/04/2026

Every parent wants the best for their child. But sometimes that love comes with a weight that's hard to carry.

In this Tea Talk, Master YongHua and Chung explore how parental expectations — even well-intentioned ones — can become a source of deep pain for the whole family. And what we can do about it.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Q3K-6_o4T1w?si=j38XIhH_nwPXrGf1

Did you grow up carrying the weight of someone else's expectations? Share your reflection in the comments.

06/03/2026

🙏 Most people never see it — and spend their whole lives wondering why they aren't happy.

Master YongHua teaches that spiritual life is the foundation of true happiness. Neglecting it has a quiet but real cost.
It takes many blessings just to hear this and not walk away.

📺 Video link in the first comment and this link: https://youtube.com/shorts/itwohQmf-rg?si=m1UgV1ZXvNfRGvbv

💬 What first opened your eyes to the spiritual path? We'd love to hear your story.

06/02/2026

Stress is the failure or inability to meet internal or external expectations. —Master YongHua

How many of those expectations did you set yourself? How many were set by others? If this teaching resonates, Chan Handbook II by Master YongHua goes much deeper into working with the mind. 📖 https://a.co/d/9fIeifa

05/29/2026

What do you do when the person who hurt you is someone you love?

In this Tea Talk, Master YongHua and Chung have an honest conversation about disappointment, family expectations, and the pain of feeling unloved as you are. The teaching is simple but not easy: you cannot change others — but you can learn to recover faster.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Q3K-6_o4T1w?si=j38XIhH_nwPXrGf1 (link in the first comment as well)

What is one thing that has helped you heal from a family wound? Share in the comments.

05/29/2026

Venerable XianMiao shares in this post her morning routine as a nun living in California. Very interesting to read:

After the early morning ceremony, everyone naturally made their way down to the kitchen. Someone would make the breakfast offering, and then each person prepared and ate their own meal. I would often

05/28/2026

In the flow of life, we often carry the heavy weight of expectations—for ourselves and for those we love.

In this new video, Master YongHua shares how to embrace disappointment with a smile of compassion. When we let go of the need for things to be different, we find the freedom to be happy with what is already here.

Please check this video to understand more (in comments)

What expectation is most difficult for you to let go of in your life right now?

05/27/2026

Every year, Buddhists around the world pause to honor the same moment — the birth, awakening, and passing of the Buddha. Vesak is one of the oldest and most meaningful celebrations in the tradition, a day to reflect on what it means to walk a path toward wisdom and compassion.
This year, we celebrate together.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st at Dharma Treasury Temple for our Vesak Dharma Assembly — a full day of practice, teachings, and community. Sit together, eat together, and let the day be a reminder of why we practice and what we are cultivating.
📍 3201 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA 94116
🗓 Sunday, May 31st
8:00 AM – Dharma Assembly
9:40 AM – Dharma Talk
11:00 AM – Vegetarian Lunch
12:30 PM – Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture
All are welcome. Feel free to bring family and friends.
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