{"id":82206,"date":"2025-03-27T17:24:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T01:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabuddhists.org\/en\/?p=82206"},"modified":"2026-01-01T18:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T02:05:25","slug":"buddhist-town-newsletter-feb-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabuddhists.org\/en\/buddhist-town-newsletter-feb-2025\/news\/buddhist-town-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddhist Town Newsletter – Feb 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Reposted from Buddhist Town<\/a> March 27, 2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dear Buddhist Town property owners, members, and friends:<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 We wish you all auspiciousness and prosperity!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Progress on City review of Buddhist Town, 2025\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Thanks to the efforts of our team and two former city council members and mayors, we invited all current city council members and the newly elected mayor to visit Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town in February for on-site tours and discussions. Among the five council members, two are newly elected and are learning about the project for the first time. All council members were impressed by the project, its planning and design, and recognized its potential to be a wonderful addition to the City, bringing a precious cultural component to Hesperia. They all expressed strong support.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Moreover, they were frustrated by the current situation of the project. The council members understood that our project had already received city council approval but has been delayed due to various obstructions, preventing construction from commencing. They were made aware that as Buddhist practitioners, we choose not to engage in combat even though we have faced many unfair obstacles, and we only seek fair reviews of our documents. We have been fortunate to receive the support of the city council, and believe the project and what it represents will overcome all difficulties and reach fruition when conditions ripen.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 With the joint efforts of the city council and our legal team, we hope to achieve further breakthroughs soon. The mayor and council members have also been invited to our June event to meet the most compassionate and peace-loving Buddhists around the world!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Collaboration with Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 For our June event, we have invited Venerable Chandima, the founder of Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka, along with professors from the Institute, to join us. Ven. Chandima is fluent in Chinese, English, Pali, and Sanskrit and is also the founder of the Theravada Samadhi Education Association in Taipei.\u00a0<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Since being ordained at the age of 11, Ven. Chandima has dedicated over 50 years to upholding the original teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, emphasizing self-cultivation and mastering Metta Sutta to cultivate wisdom and compassion. He has nurtured and supported thousands of Buddhist Sangha members and teachers and actively engaged in disaster relief and humanitarian efforts across South Asia.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 More than a decade ago, Ven. Chandima had the opportunity to be received by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and received His Holiness\u2019 teachings and Dharma transmission.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 This June, Ven. Chandima and his team will participate in a panel discussion to introduce Nagananda International Institute and the Buddhist holy lineage of Sri Lanka. In 230 BCE, two great Arhat children of Emperor Ashoka of India personally brought the Buddha\u2019s alms bowl, Bodhi tree saplings, and Buddhist teachings to Sri Lanka. After Buddhism declined in India, it was preserved through both Northern Transmission to China and Southern Transmission to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka remains a key stronghold for Buddhism, housing the authentic Pali Canon and (alongside China ) one of the world\u2019s two genuine Buddha Tooth Relics.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Moving forward, Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist Studies will participate in the development of Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town, bringing a collection of Sri Lanka\u2019s sacred Buddhist relics, a holy stupa, Pali Sutras and the original Bodhi tree saplings to Buddhist Town. This convergence among the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions will restore the true essence of Buddha\u2019s teachings, marking a great blessing for all sentient beings!<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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United Service Center\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 To provide better service, the United Service Center at Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town will consolidate all May- June event information for easy access. Clicking on the following registration links will bring you to all event registration forms starting 5\/30 to 6\/8\/2025.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 This year, we are introducing an outdoor meditation and camping experience on June 3rd at Holy Heavenly Lake. Over 100 participants have already signed up for lakeside meditation. Due to the need for seating and equipment arrangements, unregistered participants will not be able to join the meditation session. Please register online to participate! For any inquiries, please contact Joanna at 626-639-8181.<\/p>

5\/30\/2025 ~ 5\/31\/2025<\/p>

Dharma Assembly Respectfully Honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III<\/p>

https:\/\/www.wbahq.org\/events\/53025\/<\/a><\/p>

5\/31\/2025 ~ 6\/2\/2025 (Select one day)<\/p>

Respectfully listening to the audio recording of a special Dharma that has not been previously released<\/p>

https:\/\/hhdcb3cam.org\/cam\/phpfiles\/HTMLEmails\/202506Notice\/en\/<\/a><\/p>

6\/2\/2025<\/p>

Life Release Event to Benefit Living Beings<\/p>

https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/250563277677165<\/a><\/p>

6\/3\/2025 ~ 6\/4\/2025\u00a0<\/p>

June 3-4, 2025 Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town Annual Event<\/p>

https:\/\/www.buddhisttown.com\/zh-tw\/june-3-4-2025<\/a><\/p>

6\/5\/2025 ~ 6\/6\/2025<\/p>

June 5-6, 2025 North California Group Trip<\/p>

https:\/\/www.buddhisttown.com\/zh-tw\/june-5-6-2025<\/a><\/p>

6\/6\/2025 ~ 6\/8\/2025<\/p>

IAMA Members\u2019 Annual Meeting and Art Exhibition<\/p>

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