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Generosity is more than your parting with your money
As we continue from the Four Means of Embracing mini-series, we continue to explore the first means of embracing: Generosity. Generosity...

Winson Yang
Feb 12, 20202 min read


Notice of Postponement and Rescheduling of Events
Hi all! Due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus, all in-person events will be suspended or canceled till May 3rd. Please visit this list...

SFYAD
Feb 2, 20201 min read


What places does kindness and compassion have today?
What place do kindness and compassion have in today's world? In ancient times, people do not need to work long hours, hence they have...

Winson Yang
Jan 12, 20203 min read


On the Way of Being "Not Dependent of the Buddha"
On Dec 22th. SFYAD hosted their 5th English Book Sharing Forum, where they invited Venerable Miao Zhong (SFYAD Advising Venerable),...
xiangyouxy
Jan 7, 20203 min read


2019 Year-End Party
On December 29th, SFYAD held its annual year-end party with the biggest turnout yet! Festive holiday cheer abounded as over thirty...
Vicky
Jan 7, 20202 min read


What is wholesome; what is unwholesome?
In the previous blog entry (here!), we discussed the four different components of Right Effort we can apply in order to feed our minds in...

Winson Yang
Jan 6, 20202 min read


San Francisco Young Adult Division Tea Meditation Final Class
On December 15, SFYAD completed the first set of six classes of Tea and Meditation Class at San Bao Temple. The last class was opened to...

Amanda Ong
Jan 1, 20202 min read


SFYAD Winter Clothing Drive Turns 5! 舊金山青年寒冬送暖募冬衣
In order to aid low-income and families in need receive necessary clothing for the winter season, SFYAD hosted its annual Winter Clothing...

SFYAD
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Feed your mind as you feed your body
What happens when we are hungry? Our stomach grumbles; we find food to feed our hungry stomach, and then we become full. Even with...

Winson Yang
Dec 27, 20192 min read


A Buddhist's Growth Mindset
Three Secrets To Growth Mindset by Winson Yang On Dec 15th, SFYAD had the honor of inviting back Winson Yang, Ph.D. student in...

SFYAD
Dec 15, 20192 min read


Northwestern YADs kick off Bi-weekly Interpreting Practice with “Abhidharma”
On Dec 13, Northwestern YAD (San Francisco + Vancouver) held its first interpreting practice session from 8.20 pm to 10.00 pm. 11 members...

SFYAD
Dec 15, 20191 min read
Thought of the month: Chores for going into a new year
It is past thanksgiving, which means in about 30 days, it will be Christmas, and another 7 days, New Year. When holidays as such comes,...

Winson Yang
Dec 3, 20191 min read


Building a generation of Buddhist Interpreters: 2019 North America BLIA YAD interpreting Workshop
The North America Young Adult Division (YAD) held its inaugural “2019 North American BLIA YAD Interpreting Workshop” at Hsi Lai Temple...

Amanda Ong
Dec 1, 20193 min read


Giving Back with an Impact: SFYAD Volunteers at the Local Food Bank
On November 2nd, SFYAD had the opportunity to volunteer at the SF Marin Food Bank and help sort out food and produce for families in...
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Nov 18, 20192 min read


"I am not a dependent of the Buddha" — Book Sharing Forum # 3
On Saturday, October 26th, SFYAD held its third English Book Sharing Forum, where they invited Venerable Miao Zhong (SFYAD Advising...

Amanda Ong
Nov 6, 20194 min read
Thought of the month: Gratitude brings you far
Thought of the month: Gratitude brings you far. When we think about success, we normally think about our own efforts, how much effort we...

Winson Yang
Nov 6, 20191 min read


BLIA YAD - San Francisco Annual General Meeting 2019 - Then, Now, and Future
On November 3rd, 2019 - the San Francisco Young Adult Division (SFYAD) held their Annual General Meeting at San Bao Temple; where 23...
Benson Kwek
Nov 6, 20192 min read


Hiking on Angel Island
On October 13th, SFYAD held a hiking event out to Angel Island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. Because the event was held on the...

SFYAD
Oct 19, 20193 min read


"I Am Not a Dependent of the Buddha" — Book Sharing Forum #2
On Sunday September 29th, SFYAD invited Venerable Miao Zhong - SFYAD Advising Venerable, Benson Kwek - SFYAD Committee Member, and Vicky...
Lillian Tao, Vicky
Oct 11, 20193 min read


Mid-Autumn Festival & Mooncake Making Reunion
On Saturday September 14th, 25 SFYAD members and friends gathered to celebrate this year's Mid-Autumn Festival by making mooncakes...
Vicky
Sep 15, 20193 min read
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