“It is better to travel well than to arrive.”
“Caoshan Temple improved traditional farming by creating Zen Farming which develops and distributes local organic produce to nearby villagers and disciples and shares profits with them. The Abbot Master Yangli disseminates the Buddha’s teachings in a relaxed and vivid way. She also applies Zen to a series of handicrafts and gifts to let the Buddha’s teachings enter the artistic life of modern people.”
Zen-Farming 農禪
Zen-Farming is approaching this merger of deep ecology and sustainable farming through understanding and providing the conditions that nature requires to thrive
Zen-Art 禪與藝術
A practice in appreciating simplicity, Zen art grew up around the philosophy of Zen Buddhism. Despite its religious underpinnings, the impact and evolution of the form traverse both spirituality and everyday culture.
Zen-Wellbeing 禪與健康
Our Zen-Wellbeing programs will allow engagement with mindful movement and also boosts health and vitality.
Zen-Tea 禪茶壹味
The Zen tea ceremony evolved under the influence of Zen Buddhism. It is closely linked with the appreciation of art and nature, and is a ritual brimming with culture and timeless etiquette.
Visit Caoshan Temple 曹山寶積寺之旅
Cao Shan Baoji Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty (AD 870 - 873), is the homeland of Cao Dongzong, which is one of the five Chinese Zen Buddhism fractions. Nowadays it is a monastery for women and practitioners of modern Buddhism.
Charitable Activities 公益活動
Caoshan Temple and Caodong Foundation support various of charitable activities and projects through the year.
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.
“每壹天清晨，我都獲得重生。今日，要活在當下。”
Masterclass 大師課
Caodong Buddhist Academy hosts Buddhist Retreats in various of fields, in particular Buddhism, wellbeing, arts, literature and music.
Caoshan Vegetarian Cuisine 曹山素食
Zen Retreat at Caoshan 曹山禪修營
Caodong Buddhist Academy hosts masterclasses in various of fields, in particular Buddhism, wellbeing, arts, literature and music.
Made in Caoshan 曹山原創/原產
“Since 2010, Venerable Master Yangli strove to revive the thousand year-old Zen Temple. She rebuilt the monastery, hung the bell in the Zen hall, and practiced meditation in the Cao Shan tradition. She established the Caodong Buddhist Institute to educate faithful monastics with Buddhist scriptures. She developed Zushi Zen with an emphasis on both Zen Literature and Zen Farming. She re-established the precepts for the ancient temple and enabled the Caodong lineage, which has the most followers in the world, to shine in solemn and sacred glory once again.”
Caoshan Baoji Temple, 2018