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MABA
eNEWSLETTER
August 2024
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Dizang Memorial Hall (Columbarium)
地藏殿 dìzàng diàn
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Hello, friends!
We are sending you all warm greetings from MABA! Life here is nice and relaxed. The summer weather is making the air conditioning extra refreshing as we take our time for reflection. We've been getting plenty of rain, which is great for the gardens, but it's also making the lawn grow like crazy! The monastics have been super busy taking care of the gardens, mowing the lawn, and doing some trimming. We recently had a lovely one-day retreat for our teachers and long-time retired members. You can see photos on our website. Master gave teachings on Sunday, you can listen to the past teachings here.
MABA's Year of Deep Reflection will be coming to an end at the end of September. Dharma Talks by our lay teachers will resume every Sunday, so stay tuned for future updates. Our first one-day retreat will be on October 26th, and more information will be posted later. If you are interested in participating in the one-day retreat, be sure to mark the date on the calendar.
Wishing you all a great month ahead, stay cool and be safe!
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Our Online Buddhist Studies Program
Explore the enriching opportunities of our online Diploma in Buddhist Studies (DBS) program. Applications are now open for the upcoming academic year! Visit our website to learn more about this flexible and comprehensive program.
Whether you prefer a structured curriculum or want to explore Buddhism at your own pace, we have the perfect options for you.
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Volunteers of the Month & Experience the Monastic Life | |
Xiǎnyuè 顯嶽 and Xiǎnlín 顯霖 have traveled from Malaysia for an amazing two-month stay at MABA. They are here to experience monastic life, contribute through volunteer work, and learn and practice under the guidance of Master Jì Rú. Welcome to MABA! | |
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Dandelion Plant
(Taraxacum Officinale
蒲公英 púgōngyīng)
Dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, widely distributed in temperate climates. Despite often being dismissed as a stubborn lawn weed, people have used dandelion in forms of traditional medicine for centuries.
The leaves, roots, and flowers can add color to your plate and are often found in herbal teas and supplements. They are used as a natural remedy to support blood sugar management and boost skin, liver, and heart health.
In traditional Chinese, Arab, and Native American medicine, dandelion is used to treat various ailments related to the liver, inflammation, and cancer.
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Chameleon Plant
(Houttuynia Cordata
魚腥草yúxīngcǎo)
Nutritionists point out that Houttuynia cordata (Chameleon Plant) can promote gastrointestinal digestion, maintain cardiovascular health, help reduce inflammation, and antioxidants, regulate blood sugar levels, control weight, enhance immunity, prevent cancer, and help reduce edema.
| To experience the full benefits of Houttuynia cordata, consuming 15-30 grams daily, not exceeding three times a week is recommended. Overboiling the herb should be avoided, as it may cause the evaporation of essential oils, reducing its effectiveness. Soak and wash the herb, then decoct for 5-10 minutes to preserve its potency. | You can simply boil both plants (option: can also add in Asian Plantain - read the benefit of Asian Plantain from our last month July eNewsletter here) and enjoy the brewed mixture as a lovely tea. | | |
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"For further information on the medicinal uses of both Dandelion and Houttuynia cordata, please consult reliable online resources or a qualified healthcare professional.
*Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using them for medicinal purposes."
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Dana
is the virtue of giving. The monastic community is fully dependent on the lay community's support. For now MABA relies almost fully on the support of traditional Asian community. It is very important for us to help the Western community develop the six paramitas (perfections), the first of which is the virtue of giving. The importance of practicing Dana is known through its benefit for overcoming lower fetters, such as greed and ignorance, and as the way to accumulate merits that will support the practice of meditation. Without preliminary effort to establish virtuous actions, the practice of meditation often becomes fruitless. Do not hesitate to seize any opportunity to develop this virtue.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Interfaith
MABA accepts invitations from schools, educational institutes and other religious organizations to introduce Buddhism and mindfulness practice, as well as to join interfaith dialogues that promote mutual understanding between practices.
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Lanterns
For our Dharma friends and supporters who wish to make a dedicated lantern offering. We will engave a tablet in your name (or any name you wish) and place it at the Guanyin Pavilion.
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Funeral Services
Reservation of the niches, ordering the urns, placing the urns, relocating the urns, chanting services, placement of name tablet of ancestors, and visiting dying patients.
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MABA Website: https://maba-usa.org
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