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Connecting to Chan Roots: DM Yanzhen
From March 29 – April 5, 2025, we had the honor of hosting DM Yanzhen. As a college student at Beijing University, he was deeply influenced by the teachings of Venerable Master Xuyun, Elder Master Guangqin, and Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, as well as the bowing journals of Reverend Heng Sure and Dhar
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Receiving Buddha Shakyamuni’s and Master Xuyun’s Sharira
On November 10, 2024, Madalena Tam, a senior disciple of Master Hua, offered the sharira (relics) of Buddha Shakyamuni and Venerable Master Xuyun to Redwood Vihara. Madalena’s journey in the Dharma began in Hong Kong when she was very young. At age eleven, she took refuge and made a vow to dedica
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Reflections from Monastic Immersion Participants
We just finished a 3-month Monastic Immersion Program (MIP) from December 14, 2024 to March 23, 2025 with four men: Yuen-Lin Tan, Mingchee Tan, Wade Chang, and Art Lozinsky. Below are some reflections from Jin Chuan Shi and Jin Wei Shi as well as excerpts from the participants’ reflections shared du
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Mudita House Offering
Mudita House sits at the northern entrance of Redwood Vihara, nestled under majestic redwoods beside the San Lorenzo River. Once home to two beloved artists, the house carries a legacy of creativity, generosity, and community. Its name, Mudita, means “appreciative joy”—the third boundless heart, fol
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Welcoming Ajahn Chah’s Relics
The story began during the 90th birthday celebration of Ajahn Sumedho. During the gathering, Joseph Cappel (formerly Ajahn Pabhakaro), who once served as Ajahn Chah’s attendant, offered relic hairs of Ajahn Chah to the monastics present. Among those receiving relics was Venerable Issaro. When they c
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