CHUNG
TAI CHAN MONASTERY
Acceding
to the request of all his disciples, Grand Master Wei Chueh founded Chung Tai Chan
Monastery (CTCM) in the center of Taiwan, Puli in 1987. Inaugurated
in 2001, CTCM integrates the teachings of sudden enlightenment, gradual
cultivation and the altruistic and ascetic practices of Buddhist traditions. The
Buddhist community, housed in this modern masterpiece of architectural
achievement, is committed to the teaching and dissemination of Buddha's teaching
and wisdom, facilitated by the amenities of modern technology. The founding
of CTCM marks the revival of Chinese Chan Buddhism, the core teaching of
which is applicable to and beneficial for all humanity: that all beings have a
Buddha essence and, most importantly, that it is the personal responsibility of
each individual to manifest it in his/her life.
To
achieve this goal, CTCM proposes the following: scriptural studies, deeds of
beneficence, and Samadhi. Scriptural studies lead to right views, deeds of
beneficence lead to accumulated merits and resources, and Samadhi facilitates
seeing one's Self-nature. With diligent practice of the three complementary
aspects, one integrates theoretical study, meditative insight as well as the
altruistic practice of the Bodhisattva path.
The Four Tenets of Chung Tai, as set forth by Grand Master Wei Chueh, serve as guidelines to all cultivators of pure Mind:
To our elders be respectful;
To our juniors be kind;
With all humanity be harmonious;
In all endeavors be true.
Under the leadership of Grand Master Wei Chueh, CTCM has now established over 90 meditation centers and branches in Taiwan and abroad. This movement has received international recognition and is gaining momentum. Its message is that the goal of every life is to transcend self-attachment and to awaken to one's Self-Nature.
Chung
Tai WorldChung
Tai Chan Monastery USA