Hsi Fang Temple
January 13, 2026
On January 10, 2026, Hsi Fang Temple hosted a Dharma lecture by Venerable Hui Dong titled “The Cultivation of Wisdom and Inner Peace in Humanistic Buddhism.” About 45 attendees gathered to explore how Buddhist practice can nurture clarity, harmony, and presence in everyday life.
Venerable shared that Humanistic Buddhism emphasizes engaging fully with the world while cultivating inner peace through mindfulness and wisdom. He described how long-term training—whether in meditation, music, or the arts—can lead to moments of complete presence, when the mind settles and separation falls away.
During the sharing session, Colette, a professional dancer, reflected on a brief yet profound experience during a solo performance. After months of training, she recalled a moment when her movement, breath, and music became one. In that instant, there was no awareness of the audience and no discursive thought—only pure presence and unity. Though fleeting, the experience closely echoed the meditative states described in the lecture.
Star further reflected on the theme of “letting go,” noting that wisdom and inner peace are difficult to capture through language alone. She shared that many people can relate to moments of being “in the zone,” when contentment arises not from thinking or striving, but simply from being.
Chaplain Angelica added that within such moments of inner peace, wisdom naturally emerges—often as a deep understanding or insight. From this wisdom, one can further recognize interdependence and a sense of oneness with all beings.
Venerable Hui Dong affirmed these reflections, emphasizing that meditation and daily life practice help cultivate such moments, allowing wisdom and inner peace to arise naturally. The lecture concluded with encouragement for participants to continue nurturing mindfulness, compassion, and insight in their daily lives.
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