I am a volunteer resident living at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas (CTTB). I teach ESL to the CTTB laymen and monks at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. I’d like to describe to you my practice, because it’s in a form that I especially enjoy. It’s a form of devotional practice, which can be... »
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The Gift of Practice
Buddhism came into my life at an opportune time—a time when I was ready to receive core Buddhist principles. Perhaps this is what is called affinity. I began my teaching career after graduating from college; I was young and naive. In the beginning,... »
I Tried to Remember
I tried to remember our final moments together Had it really been two years ago? Why did we let the time past? What was it that I said to you last? I envisioned a lifeless body Lying in solitude Irrepressibly gray and cold I wanted to reach out my hand, touch you Afraid that... »
Great Compassion Repentance
Of all Bodhisattvas, I feel the deepest connection with Guan Yin; of all the Dharmas associated with her, the Great Compassion Repentance, or Da Bei Chan in Chinese, stands... »
DRBY Annual Conference, this April 17th
The annual DRBY conference is happening next month, April 17th. Each year, DRBY organizes a conference for college students and young professionals to discuss and reflect on important... »