Month: December 2023

Throughout Countless Eons, Encountering the Profound and Supreme Buddha Dharma is a rare Opportunity

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Throughout Countless Eons, Encountering the Profound and Supreme Buddha Dharma is a rare Opportunity

The teachings transmitted by Lord Kashyapa Buddha or possibly even more ancient Buddhas are beyond our reach today. Although the discourses of Shakyamuni Buddha are considered supremely perfect, the Tripitaka that we study now can be said to not entirely capture the original intent of the Buddha’s words. This is because during the Buddha’s lifetime, his teachings were not promptly recorded. All the scriptures were compiled after the Buddha’s parinirvana by a gathering of five hundred arhats. Despite the arhats having transcended the cycle of birth and death and possessing vast supernatural abilities, their own levels of spiritual realization were limited, and there existed a significant gap between their understanding and the Buddha’s complete enlightenment. As a result, there were certain aspects of the Buddha’s teachings that they might not have fully comprehended, leading to misunderstandings or omissions in the interpretation of certain doctrines during the compilation process.

Over the past 2,000 years, Buddhist teachings have encountered distortions and alterations due to mistranslation and misinterpretation of Buddha-dharma by Buddhist patriarchs, eminent monastics, and Buddhist scholars.

During this Age of Dharma Degeneration, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III descended to the earthly realm, exhibiting perfect mastery of Exoteric and Esoteric Buddhism, along with unparalleled expertise in the Five Vidyas. The Five Vidyas are what Buddhas and Bodhisattvas do to help living beings. Recognizing the distortions and errors that had infiltrated Buddhist teachings, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III corrected the mistakes present in the Buddhist teachings, restoring the authenticity, power, and purity of Buddha’s wisdom and views. 

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has bequeathed over two thousand audio recordings of imparted Dharmas and published invaluable Buddhist books, including “A Monk Expounds the Absolute Truth to a Layperson,” “Commentary on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra,” “The Essence of Buddha Dharma,” “Correcting the Treatises of Patriarch Bodhidharma,” “What Is Cultivation?,” “The Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation,” and “Learning From Buddha.” H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III imparted the subtleties of Dharmas in colloquial language so that people living in the 21st century could easily comprehend. They serve as supreme treasures and indispensable resources for Buddhist disciples seeking to escape the sufferings of this world and attain enlightenment. 

The dharma discourses encompasses the essence of the Tripitaka and the esoteric Buddhist scriptures. It covers Buddhist precepts, views, cultivation, and Dharma practices. It covers the whole spectrum of Buddhism regardless of whether it is Hinayana, Mahayana, or Vajrayana.

The audio recordings of dharma discourses given by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III begin with the strict progressive levels of cultivation. These discourses contain extremely incisive teachings that concisely incorporate the twelve divisions of the Tripitaka and the ten divisions of the esoteric scriptures without losing the true meaning of the Tripitaka and esoteric scriptures. The topics covered are extremely broad. They vary from analyses of the dharma regarding the Trikaya (Three Bodies) and the Four Wisdoms of a Buddha to teachings on the vajra dharma of the Supreme Division. There are explanations of the true realization and manifestation of the Great Perfection of Ultimate Wisdom. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III also possesses the Xian Liang Buddha Wisdom Great Perfection Dharma whereby the disciple experiences and sees the rainbow-body dharma realm state the very day that dharma is transmitted. Nothing is lacking either in theory or practice. Those recordings truly show that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has complete proficiency in exoteric and esoteric Buddhism and perfect
mastery of the Five Vidyas. They also manifest His Holiness’s supreme enlightenment, wonderful prajna wisdom, and holy state of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, all which are part of the inner realization vidya. All of the recorded discourses are directed at Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and all practitioners.

The H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III’s teachings were directly spoken and recorded without any external contamination. Moreover, with the superiority of modern technology, the Buddha’s complete teachings can resound globally in real-time, a phenomenon that was not possible during the Shakyamuni Buddha’s time. This is not a blessing originally destined for beings in the degenerate age, but rather, it is an augmentation of the merit and resources of sentient beings through the immeasurable merit of the original primordial Buddha and the compassionate power of Bodhi. It allows the Buddha’s teachings to echo in this dark and heavily burdened era. How rare and precious it is!

Throughout Countless Eons, Encountering the Profound and Supreme Buddha Dharma is a rare Opportunity

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Bridging Realms: Dr. Jim B. Tucker Explores Reincarnation

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Bridging Realms: Dr. Jim B. Tucker Explores Reincarnation

In the intricate tapestry of human beliefs, the concept of reincarnation has woven itself through the fabric of traditional Asian cultures for centuries. However, this idea finds little resonance in Western cultures and often faces skepticism from the scientific community. Amidst this cultural and scientific dichotomy, a pioneering exploration is unfolding at the prestigious University of Virginia School of Medicine, led by Dr. Jim B. Tucker, a child psychiatrist with a unique perspective on life after death.

Born and raised in the southern United States, Dr. Tucker’s early life was immersed in the traditional beliefs of the American South. As he embarked on his academic journey, obtaining an undergraduate degree in psychology and specializing in child psychiatry, he encountered the notion of reincarnation with a healthy dose of skepticism. The clash between cultural beliefs, scientific inquiry, and personal skepticism set the stage for Dr. Tucker’s intriguing exploration into the mysteries of existence.

The documentary, highlighted on the Discovery Channel, explores the extensive and worldwide research conducted by Dr. Tucker. The film encapsulates the core of his studies, presenting interviews, case studies, and the profound implications of his findings. Through this visual medium, viewers are welcomed to observe the intersection of traditional beliefs, modern skepticism, and scientific exploration—all in the quest to unravel the mysteries of human existence.

Buddhism holds that life undergoes reincarnation through the six realms. After a person dies, if the karmic conditions accumulated in their past life mature, they may be reborn into the heavenly realm as a deity, or into the realm of asuras, or they may be reincarnated in the human realm. If negative karma, such as killing, deception, or greed, comes to fruition, the individual will inevitably fall into the hell realm and suffer, or they may be reborn in the realms of hungry ghosts or animals to endure suffering.

As for which realm one will be reborn into among the six, it depends on the karmic conditions of their virtuous and non-virtuous actions. Why does reincarnation occur? The fundamental reason lies in the attachment of sentient beings. Attachment gives rise to the confusion of karma, and from this confusion arises ignorance. Due to the endless causes and effects generated by ignorance, various positive and negative karmic forces are produced. It is these karmic forces that determine which realm of existence one will be reborn into.

Bridging Realms: Dr. Jim B. Tucker Explores Reincarnation

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Remembering Charlie Munger: A Beacon of Wisdom in the Investment World

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Charlie Munger, the Philosopher of the Investment World

The investment realm bids farewell to its philosopher, the golden partner of Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, who passed away on November 28th this year, at the age of 99. Munger’s life was a testament to generosity, kindness, rationality, humility, and a low-key demeanor. Renowned for his honesty, integrity, lack of complaints, and absence of hindsight bias, Munger earned global admiration and respect. His impactful literary work, “Poor Charlie’s Almanack,” reflects his profound humanity.

Among Munger’s profound teachings, five sentences stand out, resonating deeply with individuals and serving as timeless nuggets of wisdom. Deserving Success, Value Investing Strategy, Success and Surroundings, Magic of Compound Interest, Probabilities Over Luck.

“The best way to obtain something is to make oneself deserving of it” reflects classic wisdom upon contemplation. Unlike typical words of wisdom that merely offer principles without practical methods, Munger’s comprehensive approach in “Poor Charlie’s Almanack” reveals a value investing strategy intertwined with life philosophy.

Charlie Munger’s love for books was profound. Often referred to as a “bookshelf with two legs,” Munger’s voracious reading habit extended beyond the realms of finance. He explored diverse genres, not just for knowledge acquisition but to open his mind to different angles and views. His extensive reading shaped him into a profound thinker, and his eclectic taste in literature reflected in his unique perspectives. Munger’s commitment to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity made him an embodiment of wisdom.

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Munger’s belief in value investments extended beyond finance to personal development. He advocated assessing the value of a business before evaluating its stock, discarding speculative opportunities, and overlooking short-term factors. The enduring factor for a stock’s reliability, according to Munger, is whether it truly deserves its current price. This principle, he argued, holds true for personal growth, embodied in the saying, “The essential reason for a person’s success is that those around him wish for his success.”

Throughout his illustrious investment career, Munger adhered to the traditional values of the American West — diligence, focus, sincerity, thrift, and future investment. These principles earned him the trust of many collaborators. Notably, Munger’s initial million came from a real estate investment while he was still a lawyer. Recognizing the potential for real estate development in a property left by a client’s ancestors, Munger, through the client’s trust, achieved tremendous success.

Munger’s philosophy that making oneself valuable attracts potential collaborators is the most reliable investment method. This philosophy aligns with renowned stock guru Warren Buffett’s simple yet effective secret to wealth: save, invest, continue saving, and continue investing. Munger’s teachings delve into the power of compound interest, demonstrated in a thought experiment within “Poor Charlie’s Almanack.”

The experiment presents two choices — receiving $1000 daily for 30 days or receiving an escalating amount starting with 1 cent, doubling each day for 30 days. The seemingly attractive first choice limits the total to $30,000, while the second, with the magic of compound interest, accumulates to an astonishing $5.37 million. Munger highlights the patience required for compound interest to exhibit its true power, a principle applicable to personal growth.

Economist Xiang Shuai’s intriguing experiment reinforces Munger’s teachings. Progressing a little every day, even by 1%, leads to significant advancement after a year, while regressing daily results in minimal talent advantage. Munger’s emphasis on the importance of daily learning and reading resonates with the ancient wisdom: “Accumulate small steps, and you will cover a thousand miles.” He advocates believing in probability over luck, emphasizing that probability theory aligns closely with the world’s functioning.

Munger’s views on setting goals underscore the importance of realistic expectations and avoiding fanaticism. He advises setting goals slightly beyond one’s capabilities, then striving wholeheartedly to achieve them. The rational and joyful life attitude Munger promotes hinges on believing in the magic of compound interest.

Despite initial misconceptions, “Poor Charlie’s Almanack” is hailed as a seriously underestimated gem, transcending the appearance of a self-help book. Patiently reading through Munger’s insights reveals a figure resembling a traditional Chinese sage, offering universal wisdom for living a fulfilled and prosperous life. His desire for everyone to master universal wisdom echoes in the statement, “I only pass my sword to those who can wield it.” Munger’s legacy serves as a guiding light, illuminating our paths to a brighter and more brilliant existence.

Remembering Charlie Munger: A Beacon of Wisdom in the Investment World

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Buddha Speaks of Amitabha

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Solemn Amitabha Statue in Hua Zang Si Temple at San Francisco

Buddha Speaks of Amitabha

Once upon a time, it is said that the Buddha resided in Shravasti, within the Jeta Grove, situated in the garden of the Benefactor of Orphans and the Solitary. Accompanying him were a congregation of twelve hundred fifty great Bhiksus, all esteemed arhats whom the assembly recognized, including Elders Sariputra, Mahamaudgalyayana, Mahakasyapa, Hahakatyayana, Mahakaushtila, Revata, Suddhipanthaka, Nanda, Ananda, Rahula, Gavampati, Pindolabharadvaja, Kalodayin, Mahakaphina, Vaddujla, Aniruddha, and others. Additionally, numerous Bodhisattvas and celestial beings, including Ajita Bodhisattva, Gandhastin Bodhisattva, Nityodyukta Bodhisattva, and the chief of gods, Shakra, were present, along with countless beings from various heavens.

During that time, the Buddha addressed Elder Sariputra, saying, “Travel westward across hundreds of thousands of millions of Buddhalands, and you will reach a realm known as Ultimate Bliss. In this land, a Buddha named Amitabha currently imparts the teachings.”

“Sariputra, why is it called Ultimate Bliss? Because every being in this country is free from suffering and enjoys unbounded bliss, hence the name Ultimate Bliss.”

Furthermore, Sariputra, the land of Ultimate Bliss is enclosed by seven tiers of railing, crafted from the four treasures, thus earning its name. Pools of the seven jewels, filled with the eight waters of merit and virtue, grace this land. The pools boast pure bottoms covered in golden sand, with stairs of gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal on each side. Raised pavilions, adorned with precious materials like gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, mother-of-pearl, red pearls, and carnelian, grace the surroundings. Within these pools, lotuses with hues resembling carriage wheels bloom, emitting subtle, wonderfully fragrant, and pure scents.

“The realization of the land of Ultimate Bliss is thus adorned with merit,” Sariputra, the Buddha continued.

Moreover, in this Buddhaland, harmonious heavenly music perpetually resonates, and the ground is composed of yellow gold. During the six periods of day and night, a rain of mandarava flowers descends, and each morning, the inhabitants of this land offer myriad wonderful flowers to countless Buddhas in all directions. After their meals, they leisurely stroll through their homeland.

Sariputra, the land of Ultimate Bliss is abundantly adorned in this way.

Furthermore, rare and exquisite varicolored birds, including white cranes, peacocks, parrots, egrets, kalavinkas, and two-headed birds, inhabit this land. In the six periods of the day and night, these flocks produce melodious and elegant sounds, proclaiming profound teachings such as the five roots, the five powers, the seven Bodhi shares, and the eight sagely way shares. When the inhabitants hear these sounds, they become mindful of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.“Sariputra, do not assume these birds are karmic retribution. In this Buddhaland, there are no three evil ways of rebirth; in fact, not even the names of these ways exist. Amitabha Buddha, desiring to widely spread the Dharma sound, created this multitude of birds through transformation.”

The Buddha continued to describe the enchanting features of the land of Ultimate Bliss, its jeweled trees producing subtle and wonderful sounds when the soft wind blows. As these descriptions unfolded, Sariputra listened attentively, absorbing the profound beauty of this Buddhaland.

After detailing the splendors of the land, the Buddha turned to Sariputra and asked, “Why do you think this Buddha is called Amitabha?”

“The brilliance of Amitabha Buddha’s light is immeasurable, illuminating the lands of the ten directions without hindrance. He is called Amitabha for this reason. Furthermore, the lifespan of Amitabha Buddha and his people extends for countless kalpas, making him worthy of the name ‘Amitabha.’ Ten kalpas have passed since Amitabha attained Buddhahood.”

As the Buddha spoke, Sariputra gained deeper insights into the infinite virtues of Amitabha Buddha and the extraordinary qualities of the land of Ultimate Bliss.

The text continues to explore the presence and teachings of other Buddhas in different directions, emphasizing their encouragement for all living beings to believe, praise, and hold in reverence the inconceivable merit and virtue of the sutra.

Finally, the Buddha urged Sariputra and all present to have faith and make the vow to be born in Amitabha’s country, emphasizing the profound benefits and the irreversible attainment of anuttara-samyak-sambodhi for those who make this vow.

Upon concluding his teachings, the Buddha witnessed Sariputra, the bhiksus, gods, humans, and other celestial beings joyously receiving his words. The assembly, filled with reverence, bowed and withdrew, having absorbed the wisdom imparted by the Buddha.

Buddha Speaks of Amitabha

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THE WISDOM OF QUEEN TENDERHEARTED[LUST]

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66, 251 THE WISDOM OF QUEEN TENDERHEARTED[LUST]

Once upon a time, the Enlightenment Being was born into a rich high-class family in Kasi, in northern India. He grew to young manhood and completed his education. Then he gave up ordinary desires and left the everyday world. He became a holy man and went to live by himself in the Himalayan forests. He meditated for a long time, developed high mental powers, and was filled with inner happiness.

Having run out of salt, one day he came down to the city of Benares. He spent the night in the royal garden. In the morning he washed himself, tied his tangled hair knot on top of his head, and dressed in a black antelope skin. He folded up the robe made of red bark, which he usually wore. Then he went to the city to collect almsfood.

When he arrived at the palace gate, King Brahmadatta was walking back and forth on his terrace. When he saw the humble looking holy man, he thought. There is such a thing as perfect calm, this man must have found it!” He had his servants bring him into the palace.

The holy man was seated on a luxurious couch and was fed the very best foods. He thanked the king. The king said, “You are welcome to live in my royal garden permanently. I will provide the ‘Four Necessities’ — food, clothing, shelter and medicine. In so doing I may gain merit leading to rebirth in a heaven world.”

The holy man accepted this kind offer. He spent the next sixteen years living in the royal garden of Benares. During that time he taught all in the king’s family, and received the Four Necessities from the king.

One day King Brahmadatta decided he must go to a frontier area and put down a revolt. Before leaving he ordered his queen to care for the needs of the holy man. Her name was Queen Tenderhearted.

She prepared food every day for the holy man. Then one day he was late in arriving for his meal. While waiting, Queen Tenderhearted refreshed herself in a perfumed bath, dressed in fine clothes and jewellery, and lay down on the couch.

Meanwhile the Enlightenment Being had been meditating in a particularly joyful mental state. When he realised what time it was, he used the power of his mental purity to fly through the air to the palace.

When Queen Tenderhearted heard the rustling sound made by his bark robe, she rose up suddenly from her couch. In so doing, her blouse accidentally slipped down for a moment — and the holy man glimpsed her from the window as he entered. He was surprised by the unusual sight of the queen’s great beauty.

Desire, which had been subdued but not erased, rose within him. It was just like a cobra rises, spreading his hood, from the basket in which it is kept. His desire lost its purity. He was wounded, like a crow with a broken wing.

The holy man could not eat his food. He took it back to his temple dwelling in the royal garden, and put it under his bed. His mind was enslaved by the sight of the beauty of Queen Tenderhearted. His heart was burning with desire. He remained on his bed, without eating or drinking, for the next seven days.

Finally the king arrived home again. He circled the city and then went directly to see the holy man in the garden temple. Seeing him lying in bed, he thought he was sick. He cleaned out the temple and sat down next to him. He began massaging his feet, and asked, “Reverend sir, what happened to you? Are you sick?”

The holy man replied, “Oh great king, my sickness is that I am caught in the chains of desire.” “What is it you desire?” asked the king. “Queen Tenderhearted, my lord.” “Your reverence,” said the king, “I will give Tenderhearted to you. Come with me.”

When they arrived at the palace, King Brahmadatta had his queen dressed in her finest clothing and jewellery. Then he secretly told her to help the unfortunate holy man regain his purity. She replied. “I know what to do, my lord, I will save him.” Then the king gave her away and she left the palace with the holy man.

After they passed through the main gate she said, “We must have a house to live in. Go back and ask the king for one.” He returned and asked the king for a house. The king gave them a tiny run-down hut that people used as an outhouse.

The holy man took the queen to their new home, but she refused to go inside. He asked her why. She said, “Because it’s filthy! Go back to the king and get a shovel and basket.” He obeyed and when he returned she ordered him to do all the cleaning. He even had to plaster the walls and floor with fresh cow dung!

Then she commanded him to go to the palace and get her a bed. Then a chair. Then a lamp, bed linen, a cooking pot, a water pot. She ordered him to get all these things one at a time, and he obeyed dutifully. She sent him to get water for her bath and many other things. He set out the water for her bath and then made up the bed. Finally they sat down next to each other on the bed. Suddenly she grabbed him by the whiskers, shook him back and forth, pulled him towards her and said, “Don’t you remember that you are a holy man and a priest?”

Only then was he shocked out of his mad infatuation and made to realise who he was. Having regained his self-awareness, he thought, “Oh what a pitiful state I have fallen into. I have been blinded by my desire into becoming a slave. Beginning with only the sight of a woman, this mad craving could lead me into a hell world. My body was burning, as if I’d been shot in the heart with an arrow of desire. But there was no bleeding wound! Not seeing her body as it really was, my own foolishness caused all my suffering!”

Then he spoke out loudly, “On this very day I will return the wise Queen Tenderhearted to the noble King Brahmadatta. Then I will fly back to my forest home!”

After taking her back, he said to the king, “I don’t want your queen anymore. Before I had her, she was my one desire. After I got her, one desire led to another endlessly, leading only to hell.”

The wise Queen Tenderhearted, by using her intelligence and knowledge of life, had given a great gift to the holy man. Rather than taking advantage of his weakness, she had restored his purity.

In perfect calm the Enlightenment Being rose into the air, preached to the king, and then magically flew to the Himalayan forests. He never again returned to the ordinary world. After meditating for years in peace and joy, he died and was reborn in a high heaven world.

The moral is: Desire enslaves, wisdom liberates.

INTERPRETER’S INTRODUCTION – BUDDHIST TALES FOR YOUNG AND OLD, VOLUME 1, STORIES 1-50

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Aladaglar Mountains

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One of the most amazing nature phenomenon in Iran

Concrete gray cities have deeply absorbed people as if creation of the Earth had been as colorless and artificial from the very beginning.
When the hands of a great artist touch the paintbrush, the spectra of his color feast cannot be counted. In a distance not too far, God’s tableaus can be seen with soul and heart.

One of the most amazing nature phenomenon in Iran is the Aladaglar mountains or Rainbow  mountains which is in Zanjan province. The hills are so incredible that for a moment you might think you are walking on another planet.

Aladaglar Mountains date back to 15 million years ago. There are a variety of colors in this attractive place containing Red, Copper, Brown, Yellow, White, Green and blue in beauty different spectrum and especially Red, Copper, and Yellow in hot weather. As the setting sun casts golden rays and a lacework of shadows across the landscape, the visual effect becomes even more stunning.

’Ala’’ in Azeri Turkish language means colorful and ‘’Dag’’ means mountain. The Aladaglar rainbow mountains and hills are tucked into the northwest of Iran, 25 kilometers in the northeast of Tabriz between Ahar and Khajeh. Along the road of Ahar-Tabriz, the landscape begins to switch step by step. Passing the city of Tabriz, an eye-catching mountain chain of the Aladaglar appears. The distance between Tehran to the Aladaglar mountains is about 630 kilometers and takes approximately 7 hours via Qazvin-Zanjan road, Zanjan-Tabriz road, and Tabriz-Ahar road.

The golden and copper colors of these mountains get a maximum glow when the Sun shines with the right angle. These mountains provide a unique opportunity for eco-tourists who would like to do their own professional photography.

This work of art by mother nature, the Aladaglar Mountains, shares its name with a mountain range in Turkey, but the two should not be confused.

These painted mountains exist in a few places on earth, such as the Zhangye National Geopark in China, Hornocal mountain range in Argentina and Ausangate mountains in Peru. In China, these mountains are said to be the result of millions of years of minerals and sandstone being pressed together and oxidized. This is likely what happened elsewhere in the world, too, making these phenomenal mountains look like giant layer cakes. Everywhere of the Aladaglar Mountains has a unique form and color and type of stones are different.

Aladaglar Mountains

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The Abbess of Hua Zang Si– Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun

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The abbess of Hua Zang Si is Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun (Golden Button Stage I). She is a disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. She is deeply and broadly proficient in the sutras, abides by the precepts with pure cultivation, upholds correct views, and possesses high and profound virtue and conduct.

Driven by her endowed wisdom and firm aspiration, Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun started learning Buddhism since her childhood. While she was a young person facing a splendid future, Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun decided without hesitation to abandon worldly life to become a monastic practitioner. She respectfully quested for the practice of Buddhism, studied the sutras deeply, and cherished the goal of benefiting living beings in her cultivation and practice. Additionally, she demonstrated outstanding virtue and talent in her diligent study and research in the academic arena and received a Master’s degree from the Department of Philosophy of Taiwan University. She made a vow to dedicate her life to grandly propagating Buddha-dharma and broadly saving living beings. She served as the dean of the Chien Fo Shan Girl Buddhist College in Taiwan in her early years and have been continuously making contributions to the education of Buddhist monastics. However, Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun was deeply aware of the widely prevalent chaotic phenomena in the current Buddhist world, such as confusing views, non-unified sects and schools advocating their own tenets, miscellaneous teachings that are complex but incomplete, and promoting false doctrines as authentic Buddhism. Consequently, pious Buddhist disciples are searching and questing in vain and still unable to learn the true dharma of the Tathagata. Their lifetimes are thus wasted! Therefore, Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun was continuously concerned about this situation day and night and eagerly beseeched to find the genuine lineage from the Buddha that transmits the true teachings of the Tathagata.

In 1996, Ruo Hui RuZun had the good fortune to listen respectfully to the recorded dharma discourses expounded by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. At that time, she sensed strongly and received the bright manifestation of the supremely and perfectly enlightening Buddha-dharma from His Holiness the Buddha! Later, guided by the karmic affinity to true Buddha-dharma, she fulfilled her wish to become a disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Since then, she eagerly and respectfully listened to the recorded dharma discourses expounded by His Holiness the Buddha day and night. Through studying deeply with reference to the sutras, she eventually became enlightened by the teaching! She also received a holy inner-tantric initiation from the Buddha Master, which enabled her to personally realize the absolute truth of Buddha-dharma as if seeing the blue sky after pushing the blocking dark clouds aside. Since then, Ruo Hui RuZun abided by the teachings to benefit living beings with loving compassion in cultivation and practice. Shortly after that, she was delighted to learn that the Buddha Master was grandly publicizing and propagating the true dharma of the Tathagata in the Western world. After deep thinking and careful pondering, Ruo Hui RuZun decided to resign from the duty of the Dean of the Buddhist College to take up the mission to serve living beings. She traveled across the ocean to the United States to follow her Buddha Master, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. She piously and deeply cultivated in the authentic lineage of Buddhism and engaged in the undertaking of propagating the true dharma of the Tathagata to benefit living beings.

Through the many years, Ruo Hui RuZun received true Buddha-dharma transmitted by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III in person and realized the key attainment of the dharma. In the dharma mandala, she manifested deeply cultivated power and superior state of realization. Once, she fortunately attended a grand and magnificent Vajra obstruction-removing dharma assembly. At that time, dharma masters and abbots of many monasteries and rinpoches were present. When stepping forward to receive empowerment, almost all of them were subdued by the power of the Buddha-dharma to show a suffering appearance and unable to support themselves by their power of concentration. Only Ruo Hui RuZun remained firmly unperturbed and successfully went through the holy power of Samadhi. She handled the situation magnificently and perfectly by calm without even any change in her facial expression. For that, she was praised by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III! Additionally, Ruo Hui RuZun also received a dharma of state practice transmitted by the Buddha Master in person and attained the accomplishment of crown-opening within two hours.

Since the grand opening of Hua Zang Si in December 2004 to now, Ruo Hui RuZun has served at the positions of prior (warden), deputy abbess, and abbess at this temple, which is the first temple of true dharma of Buddhism established in the Western world by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Since the temple’s establishment, her responsibilities cover a wide range of the temple’s dharma affairs and operations including various dharma assemblies, training and education of the monastic personnel, defining the system and rules to manage the temple, and so on.

With her abundant and solid knowledge in the theory of Buddhism and the teaching of practicing in silence, experience in managing and operating a temple, as well as deeply cultivated power in meditative concentration, she continuously serves since the beginning as the karma monastic master in awarding the complete set of grand precepts through three dharma assemblies and the professor/teacher of various courses in precepts, rituals, meditation, group practice, education of monastics and others at the Academy of Exoteric Buddhism of Hua Zang Si. She also conducted teaching and training at Buddhist institutions in the United States and overseas. Many of the disciples she taught have now become dharma masters or monastic practitioners. Actually, quite a number of them have even become excellent managerial personnel at some temples in different countries.

Ruo Hui RuZun consistently maintains a low-key demeanor in her cultivation and practice, exemplifying patience in the pursuit of her significant mission. She remains humble and modest, avoiding self-promotion or publicity. Through her words and actions, she serves as an exemplary teacher for Buddhist disciples, embodying the principles of loving compassion. Devoting herself quietly to the welfare and joy of sentient beings, she seeks enlightenment for both herself and others.

Adhering to the teachings and true dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, Ruo Hui RuZun upholds principles, follows rules rigorously, and engages in concrete cultivation to guide disciples on the path of accomplishment and liberation. She is an accomplished and eminent Buddhist monk whose example we should emulate and learn from.

Since September 2015, Ruo Hui RuZun has officially served as the abbess of Hua Zang Si. Recognizing the immense responsibility entrusted to her, especially given that Hua Zang Si is not an ordinary temple but a true dharma temple established in the Western world by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, her Buddha Master, she is acutely aware of the need for unwavering commitment. Determined to lead the monastics and lay followers, she strives to transform Hua Zang Si into a temple faithfully practicing the teachings of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Sakyamuni Buddha, benefitting and nurturing sentient beings. In pursuing this mission, Hua Zang Si aims to contribute tangibly to compassion, happiness, peace, and joy in America and worldwide, fostering the perfect good fortune and wisdom, liberation, and accomplishment of living beings. The temple is committed to meeting the high expectations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and sentient beings alike.

The Abbess of Hua Zang Si– Venerable Ruo Hui RuZun

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Experience and Lessons from the Buddha by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche

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I have followed this Buddha – H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, before I even knew He was a Buddha, because I wanted to learn the Buddha-dharma of Shakyamuni Buddha; the dharma that can enlighten and enable one to attain liberation from samsara. I am grateful to all the other teachers who helped me on this path, but I have come to know that H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is truly a holy being and has the Buddha-dharma that can enable us to become Bodhisattvas and eventually Buddhas. I don’t see that anywhere else, but I do see a lot of erroneous and even evil practices that do not provide the power of the dharma that Shakyamuni Buddha brought to this world. I am alarmed at the secularization of Buddhism that has occurred in the West. It would seem that much of what is presented as Buddhism today is mainly a form of mindfulness that is a method to develop concentration, reduce stress, and achieve serenity. These are all worthy by-products and useful, but fall far short of the wonders and marvelous existence taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. People do not believe in the power of the Buddha-dharma, because they have never experienced or seen it.

 I would like to share two true stories about my wonderful Buddha Master, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III:

Some time ago my Buddha Master, asked me to practice the Modesty and Patience Dharma taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. The Buddha Master taught me how to respect persons lower than myself and told me to prostrate to those who were lower than me in their cultivation. To tell you the truth this bothered me. How could I possibly prostrate to them? The Buddha Master told me that in His past lives Shakyamuni Buddha prostrated to everyone. Shakyamuni Buddha practiced in this way to cut off self-attachment and practice forbearance.

One night at Hua Zang Si, a rinpoche attempted the Hidden Mani Stone Selection Dharma. After finding the first stone, he tried for a long time and was never able to locate the second stone  that we had hidden. However, I was able at that time to see them. Because he found one of the mani stones, the temple arranged for me to prostrate to him at the end of the Dharma Assembly. To tell you the truth, my first reaction was resentment—I was almost even angry. Based on my own practice, how could I prostrate to this person who had not been able to successfully complete the test, when I could have easily done so?  When this thought just appeared, I saw my Buddha Master teaching me forbearance again and I was very ashamed. However, several days passed, but I was still bothered by this, so I went to see my Buddha Master and asked: “How can I prostrate to a person who doesn’t have my vajra power in front of so many people?” My Buddha Master asked me, “Did you forget the true story I told you about Shakyamuni Buddha? Putting yourself as low as possible is the true way to true cultivation.” At the same time I saw that my Buddha Master had the best understanding in all of esoteric and exoteric Buddhism and had complete mastery of all five of the vidyas. My Buddha Master is a great Dharma King. At that time His identity as a Buddha had not yet been announced to the public, but we already knew that He was a great Dharma King. How could I not listen to His teachings?

I thought for some time, just which great Bodhisattva is my Buddha Master? Then I had a shocking experience that I have not shared publicly before. I actually saw my Dharma King Master drastically change His appearance in a very short period of time. Even though my Buddha Master had predicted that He would on such and such a day take on the negative karma of others and would not be available to meet the public, I was not prepared for what I saw. He appeared on the predicted day looking very ugly and old—His face was bloodied as if He had just been severely beaten. His eyes were swollen and half closed! There were many people standing around, but they seemed to be accepting of this condition. I had been thinking that,  because of His accomplishments in both exoteric Buddhism and esoteric Buddhism and the Five Vidyas, my Master must be a Buddha, but how could this be true when He looks so old and decrepit? I could barely stand looking at my beloved Dharma King Master when He was like this. Remember, at that time we did not know that our Dharma King Master was a Buddha. In less than an hour, I looked again, and my Buddha Master had changed to a beautiful young man. I was shocked. Oh, my God. How could this be? My Master is a Buddha! What I was thinking is true! He is not just a Bodhisattva, but a Buddha. I looked around, but no one else was shocked or showing any reaction at all to what had just happened. I looked again at my Master and He just smiled. He put His finger to His mouth and quietly said “shhh” and I realized that no one else had seen this transformation, but I knew this fact about the Buddha. 

These photos were true records of the holy miracle Buddha Dharma, they are now displayed at Hua Zang Si, at San Francisco

Another disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, bhiksuni Shi Zheng Hui, has documented a genuine personal account of a sacred transformative experience in the book titled “Revealing The Truth: What Is the Truth about Reversing An Old Age Back to Youth?

Experience and Lessons from the Buddha by Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche

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