cleaning up the beach near the instituteGuest speakers and DBBC faculty for the conference on science and meditationFirst floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Outdoor walking meditationOutdoor walking meditationEarly picture of Master Sheng Yen with faculty and studentsOne-day retreatIndor workout equipmentIndoor activity in the Fitness Center (揚生館)Student and other members of the community getting ready for a performanceParticipants to the 2008 CBETA Conference (電子佛典協會十週年會議)New general building (綜合大樓)Students experiencing ‘Tea Chan’ (茶禪)Students registering at the Tiannan temple (天南寺) before the start of a 7 days retreatJinshan beachBridge to the Fitness center and dormitoryChan Hall (禪堂)Morning exercise during a retreatCorridor inside the Chan Hall (禪堂)Members of the drumming clubs and their friendsGraduation day picturesVen. Guojing looking guiding participants to a one-day retreatClassroomSummer Sanskrit courseFaculty and students after a hard day of cleaning the local beachTea ceremonyStudents wearing the traditional black Haiqing (海清) for a graduation ceremonyBuddhist Informatics’ teamFitness Center (揚生館)Chanting a Tibetan hymnLecture by renowned archaeologist prof. Verardi7 days retreatWatching an instruction DVD by master Sheng Yen during a one-day retreatUndergraduate student from Vietnam taking in the viewInternational Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupCleaning the beachChinese painting classNative plants found on campusInauguration of the new General Building (綜合大樓)Prof. Verardi’s personal library donated to the institute’s libraryBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) Dharma Drum MountainWalking meditation (經行) during a retreatClassroomMaster Sheng Yen meeting with his Holiness the Dalai LamaActivity organized for the benefit of troubled youth at local care centerCalligraphy being displayed during the club’s yearly exhibitionBiking excursion along the coastStudent dormitoryDDM abbot ven. Guodong (果東方丈和尚, left) and DDBC president ven. Huimin (惠敏校長, right) handing over gradutation certificatesTaiwan’s North coastLibraryMorning exercise during a retreatStudent dormitoryDharma Drum MountainAbbot, president, faculty and students wearing the Bodhisattva gown (菩薩衣) on graduation dayMain Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) where morning and evening services take place ClassroomDharma Drum MountainFirst floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Dharma Drum MountainNew CampusMap of Dharma Drum MountainTyphoon day in Dharma Drum MountainDrumming practiceListening to a Dharma talk (開示) during a retreatVen. Guoyuan (果元法師) teachings Chan methods of meditationOne-day retreatRoad up to Dharma Drum MountainWorkshop lead by prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnStudents for the intensive summer Japanese courseMountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Singing on Graduation dayGraduation day festivitiesChinese canon collection (大藏經)Chinese canon collection (大藏經)Cleaning the beach Participants to the Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism exchange program Preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)President Huimin (惠敏校長) giving a speech after the end of a retreatBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) )International Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupVegetarian food serviced during a retreatChinese canon collection (大藏經); Lotus sutra (法華經)Mountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Calligraphy courseChan hall (禪堂)Faculty and studentsNight market (夜市) in TaipeiFitness Center (揚生館)Pond near the Monks’ living quarters (男寮)View of the Jinshan valley from the monastery complexJinshan valleyProfessor Zhuang Guobinexterior view of the college’s conference hall at duskView of the Jinshan Valley Graduation day festivities: Luke singing ‘Les copains d’abord’ Dharma Drum abbot at the school anniversaryStudents heading for the dining hall (齋堂) at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺) during a retreatend of school year reunion (校慶餐聚)Club excursion into the mountainsClub organizers’ meetingVisitors to the Library and Information CenterInauguration of the Fitness Center (揚生館)Students and instructors heading to the dining hall (齋堂) during a retreat at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Chinese painting classCleaning the beachGraduation dayDrumming club performanceMain Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) at duskPresentation of meditation practices as part of club activityFaculty members on graduation dayRecitation of the Buddha’s name (念佛) activity put up for the benefit of elders of a nearby retirement houseLotus Bell (蓮花鐘) in Dharma Drum MountainA feast prepared for the end of school year reunionPresent dormitory of the left and future dormitory on th rightCalligraphy clubTaipei Degui branch (德貴大樓)Memoranda of understanding signed with over 15 international universitiesVisit by Ven. Heng Sure (恆實法師)Students on an excursionVegetarian food servicde during a retreatUndergraduate class on the history of Indian BuddhismMindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courseCalligraphy courseOutdoor meditationUndergraduate course on the history of Indian BuddhismDharma Drum MountainMaster Sheng Yen in early stage of DDM’s constructionLotus bell (蓮花鐘) a few minute walk form the collegeReciting the Buddha’s name practice session organized for the benefit of the elderly in a nearby retirement homeProf. Richard Davidson speaking at a conference on science and meditation in the college’s conference hallStudents on an excursionDharma Drum MountainSanskritWish Fulfilling Guanyin pond (祈願觀音池) at dusk Dharma Drum MountainIndor workout equipmentChinese painting clubCeremonial offering of food before lunchStudents arriving at Tiannan Temple (天南寺) for a retreatTea ceremonyLunch time during a retreatDiscussion between faculty and prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnChinese canon collections (大藏經)Visit by Ven. Pa Auk SayadawA student meditating during a retreat at Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Dharma Drum Mountain
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