International Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupChinese canon collection (大藏經)Professor Zhuang GuobinStudents on an excursionWorkshop lead by prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnClassroomProf. Richard Davidson speaking at a conference on science and meditation in the college’s conference hallOne-day retreatClassroomClub excursion into the mountainsClub organizers’ meetingStudents wearing the traditional black Haiqing (海清) for a graduation ceremonyFitness Center (揚生館)Chanting a Tibetan hymnChinese painting clubRecitation of the Buddha’s name (念佛) activity put up for the benefit of elders of a nearby retirement houseCalligraphy being displayed during the club’s yearly exhibitionChinese painting class Dharma Drum MountainEarly picture of Master Sheng Yen with faculty and studentsGuest speakers and DBBC faculty for the conference on science and meditationParticipants to the 2008 CBETA Conference (電子佛典協會十週年會議)Main Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) where morning and evening services take place Calligraphy clubStudents arriving at Tiannan Temple (天南寺) for a retreatChan hall (禪堂)Master Sheng Yen meeting with his Holiness the Dalai LamaGraduation day festivitiesVegetarian food serviced during a retreatCalligraphy courseDiscussion between faculty and prof. Jon Kabat-ZinnNight market (夜市) in TaipeiA student meditating during a retreat at Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Lunch time during a retreatPresentation of meditation practices as part of club activityJinshan valleycleaning up the beach near the instituteStudents experiencing ‘Tea Chan’ (茶禪)Morning exercise during a retreatTaiwan’s North coastDrumming club performanceMain Buddha Hall (大雄寶殿) at duskReciting the Buddha’s name practice session organized for the benefit of the elderly in a nearby retirement homeTea ceremonyInternational Dīrgha-Āgama Research GroupBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) Cleaning the beachSummer Sanskrit courseMembers of the drumming clubs and their friendsexterior view of the college’s conference hall at duskOutdoor meditationChinese painting classDharma Drum MountainFaculty and students after a hard day of cleaning the local beachActivity organized for the benefit of troubled youth at local care centerLotus Bell (蓮花鐘) in Dharma Drum MountainDharma Drum MountainView of the Jinshan valley from the monastery complexIndor workout equipmentStudent dormitoryDharma Drum abbot at the school anniversaryStudents for the intensive summer Japanese courseMap of Dharma Drum MountainPond near the Monks’ living quarters (男寮)Master Sheng Yen in early stage of DDM’s constructionGraduation day picturesChan Hall (禪堂)View of the Jinshan Valley Native plants found on campusMountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Lecture by renowned archaeologist prof. VerardiBridge to the Fitness center and dormitoryVen. Guoyuan (果元法師) teachings Chan methods of meditationGraduation dayPreparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)Vegetarian food servicde during a retreatStudent and other members of the community getting ready for a performanceWish Fulfilling Guanyin pond (祈願觀音池) at duskBuddhist Informatics’ teamTyphoon day in Dharma Drum MountainStudent dormitoryStudents on an excursionGraduation day festivities: Luke singing ‘Les copains d’abord’ Visitors to the Library and Information CenterFirst floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Dharma Drum MountainLotus bell (蓮花鐘) a few minute walk form the collegeStudents heading for the dining hall (齋堂) at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺) during a retreatA feast prepared for the end of school year reunionNew general building (綜合大樓)SanskritFaculty members on graduation dayDrumming practiceMemoranda of understanding signed with over 15 international universitiesIndor workout equipmentChinese canon collection (大藏經); Lotus sutra (法華經)Chinese canon collections (大藏經)Participants to the Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism exchange program Cleaning the beach Dharma Drum MountainIndoor activity in the Fitness Center (揚生館)One-day retreatCorridor inside the Chan Hall (禪堂)Biking excursion along the coastCeremonial offering of food before lunchInauguration of the new General Building (綜合大樓)Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courseInauguration of the Fitness Center (揚生館)DDM abbot ven. Guodong (果東方丈和尚, left) and DDBC president ven. Huimin (惠敏校長, right) handing over gradutation certificatesVisit by Ven. Heng Sure (恆實法師)Cleaning the beachUndergraduate class on the history of Indian BuddhismListening to a Dharma talk (開示) during a retreatVisit by Ven. Pa Auk SayadawLibraryBiking excursion along the coast (Jinshan valley) )Watching an instruction DVD by master Sheng Yen during a one-day retreatTea ceremonyJinshan beachVen. Guojing looking guiding participants to a one-day retreatPresident Huimin (惠敏校長) giving a speech after the end of a retreatSinging on Graduation dayRoad up to Dharma Drum MountainTaipei Degui branch (德貴大樓)end of school year reunion (校慶餐聚)Students and instructors heading to the dining hall (齋堂) during a retreat at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)Outdoor walking meditationMorning exercise during a retreatDharma Drum MountainPresent dormitory of the left and future dormitory on th rightAbbot, president, faculty and students wearing the Bodhisattva gown (菩薩衣) on graduation dayMountain path for walking meditation at the Tiannan Temple (天南寺)First floor of the Library and Information Center (圖書資訊館)Faculty and studentsProf. Verardi’s personal library donated to the institute’s libraryStudents registering at the Tiannan temple (天南寺) before the start of a 7 days retreatWalking meditation (經行) during a retreatUndergraduate student from Vietnam taking in the viewCalligraphy course7 days retreatOutdoor walking meditationDharma Drum MountainDharma Drum MountainFitness Center (揚生館)Undergraduate course on the history of Indian BuddhismChinese canon collection (大藏經)ClassroomNew Campus
Department of Buddhist Studies 