At Dharma Treasury Temple, we practise American Mahayana.American Mahayana Buddhism is Chinese Mahayana reinterpreted for the American culture and sensibilities.
The aim is to help followers in modern day society cope with stress, improve health, become more compassionate, and develop bigger and deeper resolve for societal contributions. |
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EVENTS
Wednesday Mantra Sessions; 5am-7am Californian time A specially designed program reciting Shurangama and Medicine Master Buddha Mantras. Hosted by Master XianZhi, the Abbot of Dharma Treasury Temple, many students have reported an indescribable peace and joy after attendance. |
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10 000 Relics Exhibit
Date: TBD The exhibition features Buddha's Relics from Thailand, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries. People have reported feeling a profound sense of inner peace when they meditate with the Buddha's Relics due to the sacred energy of these displayed thousands of gem-like relics. These precious crystals are found in the ashes of enlightened sages after they are cremated. |
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Master YongHua - Founder of Bodhi Light International IncMaster YongHua left home life under Great Master XuanHua in 1995 and became ordained under Master Man Giac. He advocates the simultaneous practice of Chan and Pureland, and is dedicated to giving individualized guidance to help each person find methods that are most appropriate to his/her current cultivation level.
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Master XianZhi - Abbot of Dharma Treasury TempleFondly known as Master Z to BLI disciples, Master XianZhi was the abbot of Jeweled Mountain Temple in South Korea prior to becoming the abbot of Dharma Treasury Temple in 2023. Master XianZhi left the home life and become a monk under Master YongHua in 2018. Out of gratitude to the Dharma, Master XianZhi is committed to sharing its benefits to more people.
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