What Chinese Buddhism taught me

Be balanced, be kind, unwind your mind.

After a challenging, yet rewarding five-day retreat at a Buddhist Monastery, as part of my Philosophical Buddhism course this past January, I couldn’t help but return back to the Hsi Lai Temple. I was involved in the Chinese New Year celebrations where the women were dressed in traditional Laos and Indian costumes, and it felt strangely comfortable not needing to have everything translated into English–I instantly felt like I was being transported to Asia for the day. So who’s ready to explore SE Asia with me now?

February 25, 2014June 8, 2015 by Katie O'Brien Categories: Asia, Hsi Lai Temple, lifeTags: adventure, Asia, buddhism, chinese buddhism, Chinese New Year, cross-cultural, Culture, explore, hsi lai temple, meditation, mindfulness, wanderlust 2 Comments