FOUNDING ABBOT


It takes years to grow trees to build a temple, but decades to prepare monastics to turn the Dharma wheel. Following the “Three Links of Cultivation,” which integrates the disciplines of service, scripture studies, and meditation as the guiding principle to cultivation, the Grand Master promoted sangha education, social education, and school education. From practicing in seclusion to turning the Dharma wheel, whether in action or in stillness, he had always diligently lived by the Buddhist teaching, leading his disciples to fulfill the bodhisattva way. Abiding by the motto “When in stillness, rest all thoughts; when in action, perfect all actions.,” the Grand Master set an exemplary model of Buddhist cultivation for all.

Founding Abbot

Grand Master Weichueh

RECENT NEWS
RECENT NEWS
 Chung Tai Chan Monastery Visits Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand

The exchange between Chung Tai and MCU continues with a Tripitaka Offering Ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.

MONASTERY HALLS
Monastery Halls

The architecture of Chung Tai Chan Monastery harmoniously integrates elements of art, culture and technology with the Dharma, and serves as a demonstration of the “Five Directions of Spreading Buddhism.” It was awarded the “Taiwan Architecture Award” in 2002, and the “International Award for Lighting Design” in 2003, writing a new page in 21st century Buddhist architecture.

DHARMA STORIES
Dharma Stories
 A Poor Woman’s Light

Charitable giving is the first of six paramitas on the bodhisattva path. Performing charitable giving, regardless how modest or spontaneous, serves as a means to develop compassion and transcend greed and selfishness.

VEGETARIAN RECIPES
Vegetarian Recipes

Compassion is one of Buddhism’s fundamental tenets. Eating a vegetarian diet with the intention to save sentient beings helps us live gentler and purer lives. Here, we regularly share healthy vegetarian recipes so you can not only experience the joy of vegetarian eating, but also cultivate a more compassionate mind.

VISIT
Visit

Chung Tai Chan Monastery welcomes requests for guided tours. Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks will be required during tours to protect the health of visitors.

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DISCOVER CHUNG TAI
Discover Chung Tai
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LANDSCAPE OF CHUNGTAI
Landscape of Chungtai

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2024/04/18

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