By Elise It was a special opportunity, when we were receiving the precious instructions of the teaching. Honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi expounded one sentence from the classic “Diamond Sutra” and bestowed unto me, an insightful epiphany. It requires the opportune chance and fortuitous timing for receiving the secret Dharma. This type of chance…

In honor of Christmas, New Years and the Birthday of Amitabha Buddha Guang Huan Mi Zong and the World Culture and Art Association held a fantastic Christmas celebration in the newly renovated Goddess of Mercy temple located in Amsterdam NY. For weeks preceding the big day the team at GHMZ worked tirelessly to prepare the…

  In order to thank the support and help of people from all walks of life, as well as facilitate the cultural exchange of the east and the west, Guang Huan Mi Zong launched various programs for people heading towards a healthy and happy life after the advent of Holy Mountain Buddha Land. Free Health…

Moritz’s tragic death Moritz Erhardt, a 21-year-old, from Germany, is known as a victim of financial sector overwork.Moritz was a summer intern at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London, and he had fought 1,500 other candidates to get into the investment banking division. He died in the bathroom of his apartment in mid-August 2013,…

By Elise Around 20 years ago, when I was in high school, one day one of my good friends irritated me for some reason that I couldn’t recall, and I was trying to punch her from the back, not hard, or with the intention to hurt her, but certainly with some intention of bullying and…

By Roger S. Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi has taught me some valuable lessons: From reading the Diamond Sutra, I’ve begun to notice how the ego really distorts our way of thinking.  I now see every day how so many people are negatively affected by only thinking about their wants, their ego, their self-importance, their reputation,…

By Roger S.   When I was in the Western Shrine, I’ve witnessed first-hand, a couple of people who have had cancer become healed and their tumors mysteriously disappear without any surgical operation, radiation, or chemotherapy. I’ve seen people who appear so sick and about to die soon, bounce back and become rejuvenated and energetic once again.…

By Miao Yi The profound and deep “Inner Fire Practice” (“Tummo” in Tibetan) is the unique treasure of Supreme Dharma. It is the foundation to obtain great achievement. However, it is hard to find true instruction from an authentic master nowadays. For those who desire to learn the Inner Fire Practice, here comes good news:…

By Elise A celebration for the Five World Buddhas Temple’s second anniversary was held by Guang Huan Mi Zong on June 28, 2012. The Buddhist temple is home to five golden Buddha statues and many Buddha tapestries. Hundreds of people coming from across the country and from around the world have attended the Health Dharma…

Having acquired a degree in Anthropology, and teaching Cultural Anthropology in a Junior College in my early years, I have never stopped being interested in the cultural practices of other people. Now that I have lived to an older age, I reflect on what I have learned about how people view their place in the…