- Zen Master Jian Hu -

September 25, 2008 - 4:30 PM

Lory Student Center North Ballroom

Diversity Conference, presented by Office of Equal Opportunity, Colorado State Univ.

Interconnections: Buddhist views on the self, beings, and global harmony

Modern technology and the internet has effectively created a global community that transcends physical boundaries, a fact that,
interestingly, parallels the ancient Buddhist view of a global, interconnected community bound not by blood or culture but by karma. That is, since ancient times we have been inter-related by our actions and interactions that span the past, present, and future. We explore and explain this world view and how it brings insights on attaining global harmony.

About Master Jian Hu of Chung Tai Zen Center at Sunnyvale, CA:

Master Jian Hu's life encompasses both Eastern and Western cultures. He came to the United States as a teenager and went on to graduate from California Institute of Technology and University of California, San Diego with a doctorate in Computer Science. In pursuit of a more meaningful existence, he renounced all worldly attachments to study Buddhism under the auspices of the Great Master Wei Chueh at the Chung Tai Monastery in Taiwan.

Since its inception, the Zen Center has been a refreshing spring for the spirit, welcoming people of all cultures and faiths, or no faith. In a tranquil environment of compassion and tolerance, people learn the ageless wisdom of Buddhism, discover the joy of meditation, and uncover the ¡°Buddha Nature¡± within all of us.

Zen Buddhism teaches people how to attain inner peace and uncover the inherent wisdom within all of us. By probing into our minds and understanding that our afflictions are caused by our own greed, anger, and ignorance, we can attain unbiased perception of reality and true inner peace.

The mission of the Chung Tai Zen Center at Sunnyvale, CA is to teach the truths of Buddhism and lead all sentient beings to the attainment of liberation through the practice of meditation. Master Jian Hu, educated in the forefront of western sciences yet with a deep affection for classical Chinese culture, is uniquely suited to bridging the gap between the East and the West. He speaks fluently both in English and in Chinese, giving lessons in the meditative practice taught by the Buddha himself. Under the Master's patient and compassionate guidance, students learn that enlightenment must be achieved by ones own efforts. The Master also conducts informal discussion groups where students can ask questions freely; he always finds time for personal consultation. His students deeply admire his wisdom as well as his patience and humor. Benefiting much from his teachings, they return week after week. Through him they will discover their luminous Buddha nature.