西方居简介大都会莲华学佛院
大都会佛陀教育中心莲华学佛苑(西方居) 成立于2000年,在主持上明下修法师的领导及十方的护持下,于2003年于纽约皇后区创建,临近法拉盛商圈及贝赛,闹中取静。于该年11月1日正式洒净启用。
我们的方针:
推广佛陀教育---正确的启迪,激励人心向善、向上,定期佛法开示,举办佛学讲座、禅修课程。
参与社区公益---参与慈善服务,积极投入赈灾活动,举办社区读书会,老人院探访。
落实社区关怀---提供心灵休闲空间,寺院开放信众膜拜,举办定期共修、瑜伽课程,提供家庭咨商、往生助念等。
Metropolitan Buddhist Center (MBC) was founded by Ven. Ming Hsiu in 2000 and the temple was officially inaugurated in Flushing, New York on November 1, 2003.
Our purpose: The purpose of our organization is to teach Buddhism, to encourage compassion, to help others attain wisdom and enlightenment, to achieve the original goal of the Buddha and work for the purification of the world, to emulate the spirit of the Buddha by being active and optimistic and give others confidence, hope and joy.
Our approach:
Education: promoting comprehensive education and extend loving care to all, uplifting the character of humanity, planning for Buddhist seminars.
Public outreach: raising found for disaster relief, support other charitable organizations, being actively involved in charity services, planning for community Buddhist workshops and ongoing nursing home visits.
Caring services: providing a spiritual space for relaxation and retreat, opening to public for worships, Dharma gathering, yoga classes, family counseling, and memorial chanting services.