In the Mahayana doctrine of the threefold bodies of the Buddha, Vairocana is the cosmic embodiment of the historical Buddha. Of the three bodies, Vairocana is regarded as the highest form, a god of light whose reflection throughout the universe is represented as endless. His wisdom is the wisdom of the Dharmadhatu. The Dharmadhatu is […]
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The Ground
Seven Jewels Lake The jewels represent the treasures of the Dharma. According to the sutras of the Mahayana Tradition, there are seven types of jewels: gold, silver, colored glaze, crystal, coral, pearl and agate which are regarded as the precious treasure of the mundane world. A swampy area of approximately 5 acres was developed into […]
Other Officials in the Monastery
Some of the other officials of CYM include: the Assistant Prior (副當家), the Guest Reception Official (知客), the Living Quarters Official(照客), the Great Buddha Hall Official (大佛殿香燈), the Kuan Yin Hall Official (觀音殿香燈), and the Dining Hall Official (典座), etc. When meeting an ordained monk or nun in the monastery, the customary way of greeting them is to join the palms together. Shaking hands or […]