The Master encouraged everyone to treat others with compassion and to develop wisdom by applying the Dharma’s teachings into their daily lives. He emphasized that a person who takes refuge must then put these teachings in practice, ceaselessly striving to cultivate a Buddhist mind: to liberate all beings from suffering, let go of vexations and to study the Dharma for the benefit of all beings.

DDM’s Refuge-Taking Ceremony attracts many people every year. DDM provides a practical perspective to Buddhist teachings to equip people with ways to let go of vexations, bring peace to their lives and, as a result, “protect the spiritual environment”.

(translated by Jin Yang/edited by DDM Australia Editing Team)