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Follow Dharma Teachers to Navigate through Doubts on the Path of Learning Buddhist Teachings
Do I have to take refuge in the Three Jewels if I want to learn Buddhism? Which one is better, Dharma services or meditation? Will I stop losing my temper after learning Buddhist teachings? Will I become enlightened by practicing meditation? It is inevitable to have questions while learning Buddhist teachings. In this featured topic, we invite you to follow the guidance of Dharma teachers to establish correct views, strengthen your faith in Buddhist teachings, and aspire to walk ...
Be a Buddhist with Correct Beliefs
Photo credit: Wu Ju-yan (吳竺燕) How can we choose the right Buddhist group with whom we take refuge in the Three Jewels? What can we do to dedicate ourselves to practicing Buddhist teachings diligently? Since the most important aspect of learning Buddhist teachings is to establish right views, joining a trustworthy Buddhist group with correct beliefs allows us to learn and practice together, avoid unnecessary detours, and become genuine and faithful Buddhists. Original Chinese...
Happy Buddhists: Common Questions from Beginners Answered by Ven. Chang Yong
About Ven. Chang Yong (常用法師): After graduating from Dharma Drum Sangha University in 2008 with a major in Buddhist studies, Ven. Chang Yong is now the Director of DDM Laity Education Department and Supervisor of Curriculum Team at Nung Chan Monastery. For many years, Ven. Chang Yong has been on the front line of introducing Buddhism to beginners. Through progressive curriculum design and diverse teaching strategies, Ven. Chang Yong helps those who are interested in l...
Replenishing Your Buddhist Power: Common Questions from Intermediate Practitioners Answered by Ven. Chang Ge
About Ven. Chang Ge (常格法師): After graduating from Dharma Drum Sangha University (DDSU) in 2011 with a major in Buddhist studies, Ven. Chang Ge has served at DDM Laity Education Department as a member and lecturer for the Buddhist Teachings Program. She is now the Dean of Student Affairs for Nuns at DDSU. When she was a lay practitioner, Ven. Chang Ge has taken DDM's Buddhist Teachings Program and participated in seven-day meditation retreats. After her ordination, Ven. Chang G...
Common Questions from Advanced Chan Practitioners Answered by Ven. Chang Chii
Photo credit: Jean Li About Ven. Chang Chii (常啓法師): After graduating from Dharma Drum Sangha University (DDSU) in 2012 with a major in Chan Practice, Ven. Chang Chii served at the Chan Hall and the Meditation Activity Department of Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM). He is now the Director of Academic Affairs at DDSU. Ven. Chang Chii came into contact with Buddhism during his childhood. After participating in the Awakening Camp in 2006, he decided to pursue renunciation. Following compre...