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The Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra said, ��By contemplating that all phenomena are empty of self-nature ...

(39) The Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra said, ��By contemplating that all phenomena are empty of self-nature, no birth, no permanent form, and no changeability, one will be able to realize the ultimate truth of all things. All phenomena are without action and without form arising.�� If we only read this without reflection it would be useless. However, if we can reflect on the teachings during daily actions , living, sitting, and sleeping, and maintain attentiveness accordingly, with the help of Samatha (serenity), our strength will gradually increase and reach new heights, and finally we will attain the forbearance of no dharma arising.

Home is the hoard of afflictions. Leaving home and living in a temple to enter the monastic life ...

(38) Home is the hoard of afflictions. Leaving home and living in a temple to enter the monastic life, you are only changing your objects of condition. After learning the teachings of the Dharma, we are then able to subdue our problems and not indulge in our afflictions. When we are capable of doing that, then we can be considered to be a virtuous person. When you continuously learn the teachings of the Dharma, you will be able to use the Dharma to subdue and not indulge in our afflictions. Using the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and Prajna wisdom to subdue the mind, we will gradually be able to eliminate all afflictions and become a Noble being.

The method of achieving maximum result within the shortest period of time is to ...

(37) The method of achieving maximum result within the shortest period of time is to have right mindfulness. Right mindfulness should be maintained at every moment: during meditation and outside of meditation.

Activities at the Monastery

Activities at the Monastery

Fa Yun Monastery offers several activities throughout the year. These include meditation sessions, retreats, and dharma talks. Here are some of the meditation retreats:

Activity	Schedule
Meditation sessions	Twice daily
Single day meditation retreat	Weekly
Seven-day meditation retreat	Forth monthly
Thirty-day meditation retreat	Varies

Regularly scheduled events such as The Yogacaryabhumi Sastra lectures (in Mandarin), the Great Compassion Repentance services (in Mandarin), The Diamond Sutra Course (in English), and Seven-day Meditation retreat are open to the public.

Other events, such as taking the Three Refuges, the Five Precepts, the Bodhisattva Precepts, Open Dharma Forums, and Dharma lectures, are conducted upon request.