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In the Dharma-Ending Age, in both Eastern and Western societies there are very few monasteries that truly follow the Buddha's regulations and strictly uphold the precepts. Teachers of genuine wisdom and proper understanding, capable of guiding those who aspire to pursue careers in Buddhism are also very rare. In order to raise the caliber of the Sangha, perpetuate the Proper Dharma and the wisdom of the Buddha, and provide professional training that emphasizes practice as well as theory for Buddhists from around the world, the Venerable Master founded the Sangha and Laity Training Programs at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in 1982. By providing training for people interested in pursuing a career in Buddhism, these Programs support the continuing dissemination of the Buddhadharma. |
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The Sangha Training Program provides left-home people with a solid foundation in Buddhist studies and practice, training them in the practical affairs of Buddhism and giving them a conception of Sangha management. Graduates from the Program can assume various responsibilities in monasteries, institutions, and other settings. Emphasis is placed on students' thorough knowledge of Buddhism, understanding of the scriptures, development of virtuous character, earnest cultivation, and strict observance of precepts, so that they will be able to propagate the orthodox Dharma and inherit the Buddha's legacy. The Laity Training Program offers courses appropriate to laypeople, allowing them to develop proper knowledge and proper views, advance in cultivation, and understand the regulations of the monastery and the essentials of cultivation. After completing the Program, they will be able to contribute their abilities to various Buddhist organizations. |
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