☸ The Journey of Chinese Humanistic Buddhism ☸

Located in the scenic Xuedou Mountain in Fenghua, Zhejiang Province, Xuedou Temple has a history of more than 1,600 years. It is one of the Ten Great Zen Temples in China and is the site of the bodhimandala of Maitreya – the smiling Buddha. Nicknamed the "laughing Buddha," Maitreya is a favorite icon in Chinese culture. The temple attracts a large number of eminent monks and pilgrims.

🧘 My personal reading recommendations for spiritual and personal growth:

🕮 Ajahn Chah / Collected Teachings / Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah / https://amzn.to/3vQYAO0
🕮 Daniel M. Ingram / Mastering the core teachings of the buddha / https://amzn.to/3P9zJMf
🕮 John Yates (Culadasa) / The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness / https://amzn.to/3dlfnCk
🕮 Sadhguru / Inner engineering: A yogi's guide to joy / https://amzn.to/3vRKnR4
🕮 Jack Kornfield / Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters / https://amzn.to/3SAftGD
🕮 Philip Kapleau / The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment / https://amzn.to/3zL8vGc