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Sunday:Pith Instructions and Teachings of Master Hanshan

Friday: The Immeasurable Life Sutra

Saturday: Pith Instructions and Teachings of Master Hanshan

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October 2025 Puja at San Diego Retreat Center

Life Release Ceremony by Nagarjuna Cultural Center

October 2025 Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand

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Nagarjuna Cultural Center’s Retreat Center in San Diego

The Nagarjuna Cultural Center’s Retreat Center in San Diego is currently under development.

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October 2025 Chiang Mai Thailand

October 2025 Meditation retreat，the main venue in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

August 2025 Chiang Mai Thailand

August 2025 Chiang Mai Thailand，on line meditation retreat.

May 2025 Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand

Chinese New Year 2025 Calabasas USA

Chinese New Year 2025 Calabasas USA，Nagajuna cultral center,meditation retreat,Calabasas USA

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Cognition and Expression Part One

Beyond logical arguments, Buddhists offer meditation as a powerful avenue for exploring the non-computational nature of cognition.

Cognition and Expression Part Two

One prominent distinction between Eastern and Western philosophy lies in the approach to cognition: while Western philosophy relies on the senses, Eastern philosophy emphasizes the cessation of the senses for transcendent cognition.

Cognition and Expression Part Three

Why discuss these differences? As Buddhist disciples, our practice aims to pursue consciousness cognition. We need to understand what consciousness cognition truly entails.

Buddhist Worldview and Modern Life

To understand the world around us, we rely on our worldview - how we perceive and make sense of things.

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How Sincere Are the Vows You Have Made?

All Dharma practice is fundamentally for the cultivation of the mind, and it begins with a choice: to become a Buddha for the benefit of all sentient beings.

It is difficult to fully and deeply understand the world through technology

Due to the limitations of the cognitive tools and the incomplete logical parameters, we are limited in our ability to draw comprehensive conclusions about the material world.

No matter how advanced the tools are, they can never replace the humans

Because the essence of cognition still falls within the domain of the human six-sense organs, it is difficult to bring about a fundamental shift in the results of human cognition.

Why We Fail To Cultivate Forbearance?

As Master Hanshan observed, practice requires great resolve, great diligence, and great forbearance. This, and this alone, is what genuine “mind cultivation” truly means.

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What is our practice about?

Dzogche says: “All experiences and feelings will vanish like clouds drifting across the sky,” leaving behind only the pure awareness of the mind. Seeing it is what we call realization or awakening.

How Is Inner Quality Developed Through Practice?

With the continued cultivation of bodhicitta, one gradually discovers oneself becoming gentler, and both body and mind grow more supple and open. As a result, one quickly accumulates merit and purifies obscurations, and one’s practice advances accordingly.

How can we expand sensory perception through technology?

Humans have expanded the range of their sensory perception through the use of physical tools brought forth by the development of scientific technology, such as telescopes, microscopes, sonar, and so on.

The key to Dzogchen practice is “doing nothing”

The practice of Dzogchen is like this. You do nothing, but you will never make any mistakes. This is called "effortless enlightenment."

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Dharm Protector -The Prayer and Offering to Gesar

Dharm Protector -Brief Offering Prayer to Gesar

Dharm Protector -The Prayer and Offering to Ekajaṭī

Dharm Protector -Brief Offering Prayer to Tsiu Marpo

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Finding Happiness In No Material Comforts

In the land of snow, we set out to discover the wisdom and ancient tradition of spiritual practice that benefits all beings.

A Golden Afternoon: The Happy Life of Buddhist Novices

This video invites you to be the audience of a group of novice Buddhist monks and their happy life in the monastery.

Only This Mission In My Life

This video tells a story of a young Rinpoche who has nothing but determined to rebuild the ruined monastery.

Alms Round

The ancient tradition of Alms Round in India is on the verge of extinction; fortunately, it is still a common practice by Buddhist monks in Thailand.

What Is The Seven-Day Meditation Retreat All About?

From the initiation ritual, sitting meditation, running meditation, dining ritual, courses, volunteer work, and so on, this video covers the whole process of the seven-day meditation retreat.

Phra Saneh

Phra Saneh is a monk of Theravada Buddhism and a professor who dedicated his life to two missions: poverty alleviation and Buddhist meditation.

Extremely important things！