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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), March 14, 2026

We continued our study of DCB35-Learning from Buddha on March 14, 2026 starting Lesson Four: Introduction, Assignment 4. We also discussed the examination given by the World Buddhism Association Headquarters. The...

March 17, 2026

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. . . Buddha Dharma is the perfect practice of the three practices—the preliminary practice, main practice, and concluding practice—of the true Dharma of the Tathagatas.“ Learning from Buddhaby H.H. Dorje Chang...

March 17, 2026

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Exam Offered by World Buddhism Association Headquarters (WBAH)

Since we discussed the WBAH Examination at our March 14, 2026 ZOOM session on DCB35-Learning from Buddha class, I am posting a link to the information I had posted on June 15, 2022 FYI with updates. The following is...

March 15, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), March 7, 2026

We continued our study of DCB35-Learning from Buddha on March 7, 2026 finishing Lesson Three: Cultivation, Assignment 3. The following are brief summaries of our discussion on March 7, 2026 with links to the video of...

March 9, 2026

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"Everlasting Wondrous Appeal," painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Translating “Xiu Xing”

“Everlasting Wondrous Appeal,” painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III We started our March 7 ZOOM class on DCB35-Learning From Buddha with a question on what would be the best way to translate the Chinese...

March 9, 2026

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Memorial Service for Ven. Pannavati

Venerable Pannavati encouraged her students and loved ones to greet her death not with sadness, but right view and ultimately joy! In that spirit, let us come together to honor and rejoice in her...

March 6, 2026

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Photo of Hua Zang Si, San Francisco, California.

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Hua Zang Si Celebrates the 2026 Chinese New Year

Hua Zang Si, San Francisco, California.

Join the celebration of the 2026 Chinese New Year with everyone at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco. May the year of the Horse be auspicious for us all!

March 3, 2026

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Maitreya Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly held at Hua Zang Si, February 15, 2026

Shakyamuni Buddha at Hua Zang Si, Maitreya Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly, February 15, 2026. The Namo Maitreya Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly celebrating the birthday of the Bodhisattva was joyfully held at Hua Zang Si in...

March 1, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), February 28, 2026

We continued our study of DCB35-Learning from Buddha on February 28, 2026 with Lesson Three: Cultivation, Assignment 3. The following are brief summaries of our discussion on February 28, 2026 with links to the video of...

March 1, 2026

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Bhikkhuni Pannavati and others leaving the ordination ceremony.

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Venerable Pannavati Leaves Us-Updated

Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni, MahaTheri. I just received word that our Venerable Dr. Pannavati Karuna, Maha Theri, the abbot of Heartwood Refuge Monastery and the founder of the Correct Cultivation Learning from Buddha...

February 26, 2026

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