[Video] The Spirit of Holy Mountain

Welcoming All to Develop the Holy Mountain Buddha Land Together!

In order to welcome more people to make the pilgrimage and learn the Dharma, developments of the Holy Mountain are under way. Under the leadership of Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi, the Guang Huan Mi Zong preachers and volunteers work together at the construction site. They use the wisdom obtained from Esoteric Dharma and the spirit originating from sacred energy.

The Spirit of the Holy Mountain fully embodies the characteristics of withstanding hardships and unyielding persistence. People in Guang Huan Mi Zong are building the Holy Mountain Buddha Land, using their hands to develop a new world, fulfilling their dreams and realizing their goals.

By Elise

A Somber Occasion

Article and Photos by Skrocki

The devastating Nepal quake last weekend has left over five thousand dead, thousands more unaccounted for, and hundreds of people stranded 20,000 feet on Mount Everest. Reports state the death toll could rise to over 10,000 people. The earthquake, registering 7.8 on the Richter scale, has obliterated homes, ancient temples, and historical landmarks. Nepal is seeing devastation on levels never before imagined, according to reports.

The Buddhist World Peace and Health Organization held a memorial service this morning, for those killed in the Nepal earthquake, at the Western Supreme Buddha Temple in the Town of Glen, New York. This was not the usual celebration held by the Chinese Buddhists as the thought of the death and destruction in Nepal weighed heavily on the hearts and minds of the Buddhist monks and students. You could see it in their faces as they entered the temple in a funeral procession. As Elise translated the message of Buddhist leader, Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi, I felt the same wave of sadness and concern. A gong sounded the start, middle and end of the service. In memory of those who died in Nepal and to help those who were injured, the monks and students chanted a 100 word mantra to the beat of a wooden percussion instrument carved in the image of a fish. Through prayer and meditation the participants sent to the departed what they believe to be a part of themselves attained through merit or good deeds to help their spirits pass on to be reborn in a better life.

Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi emphasized the cultural importance of Nepal, its rich history and influence on the practice of Buddhism in our world today. He announced that the WPHO will be donating $200,000 HK dollars through its Hong Kong affiliate to help with Nepal recovery efforts. In addition the WPHO will be purchasing $300,000 HK dollars worth of Dharma instruments and Buddhist statues from Nepal to help it recover economically.

The service ended with the same orderly procession that it began with, the WPHO members reserving this day for prayer and meditation.

State of Inner Peace

Dear Holy Master,

How are you?

I am grateful for the teaching of Wun Ling Chin on Dharma Class. Today I have attended one class and felt very peaceful inside. One of the things I have witnessed thru the Dharma session was the visualization of a white color sphere floating up and down at head level in the first few minutes. Soon after visualization I reached quickly state of inner peace which made me calm the rest of the day.

With this note I express my gratitude and thank you for the opportunity you are giving me and Wun Ling Chin to learn and practice the Dharma.

Yours truly,
Ettore Morelli

April 27th 2015

The Apple

Article and Photos by Skrocki

Tuesday, April 7, 2015, the World Peace and Health Organization celebrated the Goddess of Mercy on Grove Street in Amsterdam, New York. Quan Yin is what the Chinese Buddhists call the Goddess of Mercy. Often depicted as the Goddess with 1000 arms because of her self-less dedication to help others and to remain in the earthly realm worlds until all other living things have completed their own enlightenment and thus become liberated from the pain-filled cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Buddhist Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi spoke to the gathering of WPHO staff and students yesterday, encouraging them to emulate Quan Yin and to get rid of ego that will block their path to enlightenment. Apples were passed out to the congregation and the spiritual leader marveled at nature’s perfection. The apple tree with it’s many branches was not unlike the many arms of Quan Yin, reaching out and producing a product that relieves the pangs of hunger. He reminded the students that the farmer coats the apple with wax to prevent it from deteriorating and so must they continue to practice the Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma to keep their bodies healthy so they can continue their mission of promoting world health, peace and harmony. It is not enough, Shi emphasized, to practice (meditate) and become energized unless you use that energy to selflessly help others.