The Core Teachings of the Jing Si Dharma Lineage and the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligent practice.
We pass on the Dharma essence through the Four Great Vows.
The Tzu Chi School is a way of bodhisattvas in the world.
We develop compassion and wisdom through the Four Infinite Minds.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage originates from the inner cultivation of the spiritual practitioners at the Jing Si Abode, the spiritual home of Tzu Chi volunteers, and follows the teachings of Buddhist sutras, especially from the Lotus Sutra and the Sutra of Infinite Meanings.
The Tzu Chi School of Buddhism establishes the external practices of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity based on the teachings from the Jing Si Dharma Lineage.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage and Tzu Chi School of Buddhism represent two complementary aspects of spiritual cultivation, internal cultivation and external practice, both of which must be fulfilled by those on the path of spiritual awakening.
The Core Teachings of the Jing Si Dharma Lineage and the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism
With minds tranquil and clear, vows vast as the universe,
Bodhisattvas remain unwavering for countless kalpas.
Infinite Dharma doors readily appear in front of them.
They attain great wisdom and thoroughly comprehend all Dharma.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage originates from the inner cultivation of the spiritual practitioners at the Jing Si Abode, the spiritual home of Tzu Chi volunteers, and follows the teachings of Buddhist sutras, especially from the Lotus Sutra and the Sutra of Infinite Meanings.
The Tzu Chi School of Buddhism establishes the external practices of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity based on the teachings from the Jing Si Dharma Lineage.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage and Tzu Chi School of Buddhism represent two complementary aspects of spiritual cultivation, internal cultivation and external practice, both of which must be fulfilled by those on the path of spiritual awakening.
ARTICLES OVERVIEW
The articles below document key instances where Dharma Master Cheng Yen offered commentaries on the Jing Si Dharma Lineage and Tzu Chi School of Buddhism.
Verses on the Jing Si Dharma Lineage and Tzu Chi School of Buddhism
— 2004
The Tzu Chi School is one big family.
United on the path by a common mission,
we are all Dharma brothers and Dharma sisters.
We spread the Dharma essence to grow our wisdom life and embrace our gratitude with one body.
— 2006
In the Tzu Chi Dharma lineage,
we inwardly cultivate pure minds.
In the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism,
we outwardly practice the Bodhisattva Path.
— 2006
In the Jing Si Dharma Lineage, we are joyfully reunited.
In the Tzu Chi School, we are a Dharma family.
The Dharma essence nourishes our wisdom life,
and we form bodhisattva aspirations lifetime after lifetime.
Our only aspiration is to protect sentient beings
— 2008
Jing Si is a path of diligent practice.
Tzu Chi is a road through the world.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligent practice.
The Tzu Chi School is a way of bodhisattvas in the world.
— 2014
Tzu Chi is a path through the world.
With compassion, we walk the Bodhi Path.
With joy, we enter the sutra treasury.
With equanimity, we engage in calm contemplation.
The Tzu Chi Dharma Lineage extends our wisdom life.
The Tzu Chi School creates blessed affinities.
— 2016
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligent practice.
We pass on the Dharma essence through the Four Great Vows.
The Tzu Chi School is a way of bodhisattvas in the world.
We develop compassion and wisdom through the Four Infinite Minds.
VERSES OVERVIEW
Verses on the Jing Si Dharma Lineage and Tzu Chi School of Buddhism
— 2004
The Tzu Chi School is one big family.
United on the path by a common mission,
we are all Dharma brothers and Dharma sisters.
We spread the Dharma essence to grow our wisdom life and embrace our gratitude with one body.
— 2006
In the Tzu Chi Dharma lineage,
we inwardly cultivate pure minds.
In the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism,
we outwardly practice the Bodhisattva Path.
— 2006
In the Jing Si Dharma Lineage, we are joyfully reunited.
In the Tzu Chi School, we are a Dharma family.
The Dharma essence nourishes our wisdom life,
and we form bodhisattva aspirations lifetime after lifetime.
Our only aspiration is to protect sentient beings
— 2008
Jing Si is a path of diligent practice.
Tzu Chi is a road through the world.
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligent practice.
The Tzu Chi School is a way of bodhisattvas in the world.
— 2014
Tzu Chi is a path through the world.
With compassion, we walk the Bodhi Path.
With joy, we enter the sutra treasury.
With equanimity, we engage in calm contemplation.
The Tzu Chi Dharma Lineage extends our wisdom life.
The Tzu Chi School creates blessed affinities.
— 2016
The Jing Si Dharma Lineage is a path of diligent practice.
We pass on the Dharma essence through the Four Great Vows.
The Tzu Chi School is a way of bodhisattvas in the world.
We develop compassion and wisdom through the Four Infinite Minds.
