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● Introduction
Based on the educational
ideal of Dharma Master Hsin Tao to promote world peace and social
humanistic education, the Institute of Enlightened Life opens
Buddhist and secular courses on the model of a community university
with the aim of bro adening learners’ mind and enriching learners’
knowledge. It is hoped that learners can learn to respect every
life and religion through these courses. |
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Educational Ideals
Everyone can learn Buddha dharma.
Buddha dharma is equal to everyone. No matter what religious and academic background you have, and whether you are educated or not, you are welcome to attend our classes to experience the profound meanings of Buddha dharma as long as you are interest in it.
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Teachings Based on Lamrim (stages of the path)
The curriculum of the Institute of Enlightened Life is designed on the basis of Lamrim, the elaborations of Ati?a's 11th Century root text A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, which is recognized as a classical work for Buddhist beginners by Venerable Master Taixu in the early Republic of China. Following our classes step by step, you are sure to gain complete background knowledge of Buddha dharma and have a clear idea of it further to attain wisdom.
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Cultivating the Buddhist Learners
with the Ability of Knowing and Doing
In Buddhism, both the ability of knowing and the ability of
doing are stressed. You may seem to acquire true wisdom when
Buddha-nature is sometimes shown through your words; however,
it may be most difficult for you to keep a tranquil mind when
you are influenced by circumstances. Therefore, in the Institute
of Enlightened Life, not only the stages of the path to enlightenment
are taught, but related and practical classes are designed
for leaners to have profound experience. In this way, it is
hoped that learners can get to the real meaning of Exercising
Wisdom and Compassion.
● A Lifelong Learning for Broadening the Mind
Following the model of a community university and the ideals of Dharma Hsin Tao, the Institute of Enlightened Life opens classes for Buddhist studies. It puts stress on religious and humanistic issues and promotes the ideal of love and peace. It is hoped that learners can broaden their mind and learn to respect various lives and religions through the learning in the Institute of Enlightened Life.
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