Dharma Drum MountainIndoor activity in the Fitness Center (揚生館)Dharma Drum MountainMountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Students for the intensive summer Japanese courseCleaning the beach Lunch time during a retreatexterior view of the college’s conference hall at duskActivity organized for the benefit of troubled youth at local care centerVisit by Ven. Pa Auk SayadawNew CampusMorning exercise during a retreatBridge to the Fitness center and dormitoryStudent and other members of the community getting ready for a performanceMembers of the drumming clubs and their friendsDharma Drum MountainPresent dormitory of the left and future dormitory on th rightSinging on Graduation daySanskritChan hall (禪堂)cleaning up the beach near the instituteStudent dormitoryOutdoor meditationMorning exercise during a retreatBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) )Guest speakers and DBBC faculty for the conference on science and meditationBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) Visitors to the Library and Information CenterVegetarian food serviced during a retreat Dharma Drum MountainMindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courseInauguration of the new General Building (綜合大樓)Jinshan beachJinshan valleyOne-day retreatTaiwan’s North coastCeremonial offering of food before lunchEarly picture of Master Sheng Yen with faculty and studentsCalligraphy clubClassroomProf. Richard Davidson speaking at a conference on science and meditation in the college’s conference hallWorkshop lead by prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnTyphoon day in Dharma Drum MountainWish Fulfilling Guanyin pond (祈願觀音池) at duskProf. Verardi’s personal library donated to the institute’s libraryDharma Drum MountainUndergraduate course on the history of Indian BuddhismReciting the Buddha’s name practice session organized for the benefit of the elderly in a nearby retirement homeMaster Sheng Yen in early stage of DDM’s constructionChinese canon collection (大藏經)Undergraduate class on the history of Indian BuddhismOne-day retreat7 days retreatIndor workout equipmentend of school year reunion (校慶餐聚)Participants to the Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism exchange program Graduation day festivitiesChinese painting classClub organizers’ meetingWalking meditation (經行) during a retreatCalligraphy courseStudents on an excursionInauguration of the Fitness Center (揚生館)Summer Sanskrit courseVisit by Ven. Heng Sure (恆實法師)Students arriving at Tiannan Temple (天南寺) for a retreatWatching an instruction DVD by master Sheng Yen during a one-day retreatNight market (夜市) in TaipeiDrumming practiceFaculty members on graduation dayRoad up to Dharma Drum MountainMemoranda of understanding signed with over 15 international universitiesGraduation dayA feast prepared for the end of school year reunionLotus Bell (蓮花鐘) in Dharma Drum MountainGraduation day festivities: Luke singing ‘Les copains d’abord’ ClassroomChinese canon collection (大藏經)Faculty and studentsChanting a Tibetan hymnPresident Huimin (惠敏校長) giving a speech after the end of a retreatVen. Guoyuan (果元法師) teachings Chan methods of meditationStudents on an excursionChinese canon collection (大藏經); Lotus sutra (法華經)Outdoor walking meditationMain Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) at duskLotus bell (蓮花鐘) a few minute walk form the collegeClub excursion into the mountainsFirst floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Students experiencing ‘Tea Chan’ (茶禪)Vegetarian food servicde during a retreatCalligraphy being displayed during the club’s yearly exhibitionAbbot, president, faculty and students wearing the Bodhisattva gown (菩薩衣) on graduation dayChinese painting clubFitness Center (揚生館)Ven. Guojing looking guiding participants to a one-day retreatParticipants to the 2008 CBETA Conference (電子佛典協會十週年會議)Cleaning the beachPond near the Monks’ living quarters (男寮)Native plants found on campusStudents and instructors heading to the dining hall (齋堂) during a retreat at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Dharma Drum abbot at the school anniversaryStudents heading for the dining hall (齋堂) at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺) during a retreatTea ceremonyPresentation of meditation practices as part of club activityChan Hall (禪堂)Corridor inside the Chan Hall (禪堂)Students wearing the traditional black Haiqing (海清) for a graduation ceremonyDiscussion between faculty and prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnTea ceremonyMap of Dharma Drum MountainInternational Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupFaculty and students after a hard day of cleaning the local beachGraduation day picturesChinese canon collections (大藏經)Undergraduate student from Vietnam taking in the viewIndor workout equipmentListening to a Dharma talk (開示) during a retreatLecture by renowned archaeologist prof. VerardiDharma Drum MountainMain Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) where morning and evening services take place International Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupStudents registering at the Tiannan temple (天南寺) before the start of a 7 days retreatDDM abbot ven. Guodong (果東方丈和尚, left) and DDBC president ven. Huimin (惠敏校長, right) handing over gradutation certificatesView of the Jinshan valley from the monastery complexFirst floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Professor Zhuang GuobinCalligraphy courseDharma Drum MountainStudent dormitoryBuddhist Informatics’ teamLibraryMountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)Dharma Drum MountainA student meditating during a retreat at Tiannan Temple (天南寺)New general building (綜合大樓)Cleaning the beachTaipei Degui branch (德貴大樓)Recitation of the Buddha’s name (念佛) activity put up for the benefit of elders of a nearby retirement houseFitness Center (揚生館)Biking excursion along the coastView of the Jinshan Valley Drumming club performanceMaster Sheng Yen meeting with his Holiness the Dalai LamaClassroomOutdoor walking meditationChinese painting class
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