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Master YongHua's American Mahayana Podcast

Master YongHua
Buddhism
Avatamsaka Sutra
Chan Buddhism
Chan Meditation
Suffering
Mahayana Buddhism
Enlightenment
Compassion
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Stupidity
Dharma
Portugal
Meditation
Prayer
Vimalakirti Sutra
Repentance
Pure Land Buddhism
Chan Training
Karma

A re-broadcast of Master YongHua's live Dharma talks and sutra lectures streamed live on his YouTube Channel. Join us live and submit questions in chat as a part of our growing international community of cultivators: youtube.com/@MasterYongHua American Mahayana Buddhism is fundamentally Chinese Mahayana reinterpreted for the american culture and sensibilities, founded by Dharma Master Yong... more

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JC Correa
Participant who engages with the host on the topic of becoming a world ruler and other questions
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Episode: 169) The Avatamsaka Sutra - Chapter 01 - 20260308
Unnamed Guest
enthusiastic participant reflecting on their pilgrimage to India and the Buddha's compassion
Episode: 06) Chan Qi • The Avatamsaka Sutra - Prologue (202) - 20260109
Venerable Xian Miao
A dedicated practitioner leaving to serve in Korea after five years
Sangha of Wei Mountain Temple
Episode: 28) Dharma Talk • Pureland - 20250914
Mr. Park
Participant discussing deep personal issues with his mother
Episode: 18) Chan Talk for Asia 영화 선사의 아시아를 위한 참선 법문 - 20250801
Ito Pao Master
Dharma friend offering insights on man's relationships
Episode: 18) Chan Talk for Asia 영화 선사의 아시아를 위한 참선 법문 - 20250801
Lee SeungNam
A participant of the American Mahayana Podcast and volunteer at the Korean Buddhist Expo.
Episode: 10) Dharma Talk • Pureland - 20250405
Venerable Xian Da
Korean monk ordained for 20 years, seeking guidance from Master YongHua
Episode: 17) Chan Talk - 20240713

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Master YongHua
Spiritual teacher and leader in Chan Buddhism, host of live Dharma talks and sutra lectures.

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207) The Avatamsaka Sutra - Prologue - 20260306
Q: How do I avoid getting stuck on the 'I' when translating these concepts?
Do the best you can, acknowledge the limits of language, and focus on communicating the underlying wisdom rather than exact literal terms; use humor and humility to bridge gaps between concepts and translation.
02) Chan Talk - 20260307
Q: How do you place your mind in one place?
The teacher explains a progression from simply sitting still and looking at a problem to holding the mind steady without analysis, gradually building the skill through stages of attention and restraint from thinking.
170) The Avatamsaka Sutra - Chapter 01 - 20260315
Q: The question about emptying oneself when anxious and how to sustain it.
Emptying oneself is described as recognizing the anxious state, acknowledging it, and allowing it to pass without clinging; sustaining it involves repeatedly returning to the practice and maintaining steady, mindful attention rather than forcing an outcome.
02) Chan Talk for Asia 영화 선사의 아시아를 위한 참선 법문 - 20260306
Q: What is the appropriate way to approach a master during meditation?
The host explains that approaching a master should be done with caution and awareness of not interrupting the meditation; only if absolutely urgent should one disturb, otherwise observe and wait for a suitable moment.
01) Chan Talk for Asia 영화 선사의 아시아를 위한 참선 법문 - 20260227
Q: How did you figure out and conquer the difficulties in the early path?
I tried many different teachers and teachings, confronted confusion, then deliberately narrowed focus to Master Hsuan Hua's teachings, studied daily, and gradually discarded other approaches to save time and align with a single, reliable Dharma door.

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A channel focused on live Dharma talks and sutra lectures, blending scriptural exposition with audience Q&A and practical guidance for daily cultivation. Episodes cover Mahayana sutras, Chan practice, and ethical cultivation, often weaving mythic and historical anecdotes with accessible explanations. Notable are the wide-ranging discussions that move between deep doctrinal points and everyday mindfulness, anger management, generosity, and faith, making advanced Buddhist concepts approachable for both long-time practitioners and newcomers. A recurring strength is the host's emphasis on compassion in action and the integration of traditional teachings with an American context, along with an active live chat community that participates in real... more

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