Ocean Sky Chan Monastery » Reflection https://oceanskyzen.org/wp Thu, 07 May 2026 03:23:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Bodhi Star Reflection – Mischka Golpe https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3055 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3055#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:33 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3055 After learning the virtue of harmony, I will stay away from argument and fights by keeping quiet and not minding them.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3055 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Florian Deocareza https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3053 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3053#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:37 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3053 Today I learned we should respect everyone, do not judge others by their appearance, and practice respect with equality. I should also be compassionate to all people. I promise that I will try to understand the 10 virtues. ( Note: 1-Respect. 2- Compassion. 3- Harmony. 4- Sincerity. 5- Faith.6- Diligence. 7- Meditation. 8- Wisdom. 9- Thankfulness. 10- Bodhi.)

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]]> Today I learned we should respect everyone, do not judge others by their appearance, and practice respect with equality. I should also be compassionate to all people. I promise that I will try to understand the 10 virtues. ( Note: 1-Respect. 2- Compassion. 3- Harmony. 4- Sincerity. 5- Faith.6- Diligence. 7- Meditation. 8- Wisdom. 9- Thankfulness. 10- Bodhi.)

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3053 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Justin Chua https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3051 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3051#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:40 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3051 I have attended several summer camps, but the Bodhi Star summer camp is nothing like the others. What made Bodhi Star so special are the assistant teachers (ATs), volunteers, and Shifus who were all friendly and made the activities fun. I especially liked the Mandarin class because I learned new words. I would like to thank all Shifus, ATs and volunteers for spending their time with us and for teaching me valuable life lessons.

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]]> I have attended several summer camps, but the Bodhi Star summer camp is nothing like the others. What made Bodhi Star so special are the assistant teachers (ATs), volunteers, and Shifus who were all friendly and made the activities fun. I especially liked the Mandarin class because I learned new words. I would like to thank all Shifus, ATs and volunteers for spending their time with us and for teaching me valuable life lessons.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3051 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Shanzy Angel P. Estrella https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3049 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3049#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:41 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3049 I have been a Bodhi star for 3 years now. Over these past three years, I have learned many things. I learned meditation, half bow and full bow. I also learned the Three Jewels are: Buddha- The enlightened one; Dharma- The teachings of Buddha; and Sangha- The community of Buddhist nuns and monks. I also learned about Manjushri Bodhisattva, Manjushri Bodhisattva has perfect wisdom and perfect kindness. Manjushri is holding a sword in his right hand, and a lotus flower in his left hand; while riding on a lion. I learned from Manjushri not to take things that is not mine if I don’t want others to take my things. I learned martial arts, also learned songs like the Mandarin song. That is what I have learned during the Summer Camp. Thank you.

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]]> I have been a Bodhi star for 3 years now. Over these past three years, I have learned many things. I learned meditation, half bow and full bow. I also learned the Three Jewels are: Buddha- The enlightened one; Dharma- The teachings of Buddha; and Sangha- The community of Buddhist nuns and monks.

I also learned about Manjushri Bodhisattva, Manjushri Bodhisattva has perfect wisdom and perfect kindness. Manjushri is holding a sword in his right hand, and a lotus flower in his left hand; while riding on a lion. I learned from Manjushri not to take things that is not mine if I don’t want others to take my things. I learned martial arts, also learned songs like the Mandarin song. That is what I have learned during the Summer Camp. Thank you.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3049 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Wencie Manuel https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3047 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3047#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:44 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3047 I learned to be harmonious, not always get angry, and not to be too sensitive. Learning Martial Arts helps me to protect myself from danger and has good benefits.

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]]> I learned to be harmonious, not always get angry, and not to be too sensitive. Learning Martial Arts helps me to protect myself from danger and has good benefits.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3047 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Mhia Kelsi https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3045 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3045#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:47 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3045 After learning the virtue of harmony, I won’t tease my classmates anymore, so that we won’t have any arguments.

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]]> After learning the virtue of harmony, I won’t tease my classmates anymore, so that we won’t have any arguments.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3045 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Ellois Faith https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3043 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3043#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:50 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3043 After learning the virtue of compassion, I helped a garbage collector and gave him food. Starting today, I can help my mom with household chores.

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]]> After learning the virtue of compassion, I helped a garbage collector and gave him food. Starting today, I can help my mom with household chores.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3043 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – David Hari https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3034 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3034#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:38:44 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3034 Thank you Shifu for teaching us the teachings of Buddha. From the Bodhi Star Summer Camp, I learned to be compassionate toward all sentient beings. For example, I told my father not to kill cockroaches, but to just ‘shoo’ them away. These insects also have their family. Now, I feed ants with sugar. I also tell the stories of Manjushri Bodhisattva to my little sister, Reine. I would like to learn more Martial Arts because it would give me strength and to maintain harmony and peace in the world. Lastly, thank you Ocean Sky for organizing this summer camp for us! We learned a lot.

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]]> Thank you Shifu for teaching us the teachings of Buddha. From the Bodhi Star Summer Camp, I learned to be compassionate toward all sentient beings. For example, I told my father not to kill cockroaches, but to just ‘shoo’ them away. These insects also have their family. Now, I feed ants with sugar. I also tell the stories of Manjushri Bodhisattva to my little sister, Reine.

I would like to learn more Martial Arts because it would give me strength and to maintain harmony and peace in the world. Lastly, thank you Ocean Sky for organizing this summer camp for us! We learned a lot.

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]]> https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?feed=rss2&p=3034 0 Bodhi Star Reflection – Emily Chua https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3036 https://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3036#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 09:37:53 +0000 http://oceanskyzen.org/wp/?p=3036 I like to learn more about chanting, it helps me relax. Starting today, I think I can help animals by giving them food and water.

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]]> I like to learn more about chanting, it helps me relax. Starting today, I think I can help animals by giving them food and water.

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