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⚠️ Meditation Safety Note:

This episode includes a short guided meditation. Please do not listen to the meditation portion while driving, biking, or operating any kind of vehicle or machinery. It’s best enjoyed when you're seated safely or lying down in a calm, quiet space. 🧘🏽‍♀️🌿

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Grab your imaginary passport and hop on the Culture Train 🚂 because we’re heading back to the breathtaking Hsi Lai Temple in California! 🏞️ This episode is all about discovering the peaceful world of Buddhism — where ancient wisdom, colorful flags, and quiet meditation help guide us toward compassion, mindfulness, and inner calm. 🧘🏽‍♀️💛

👩‍👦 Join your hosts Kristen and Asher as they meet the kind and wise Venerable Hui Cheng again for a magical adventure filled with:

✨ Peaceful gardens, golden statues & chanting monks

🙏 Secret greetings like the lotus mudra and "Omituofo"

🎨 Learning about the beautiful meanings behind the Buddhist flag

🧘🏽‍♂️ Trying a real meditation session to calm the “monkey mind”

🥢 Discovering yummy vegetarian food served with love

💡 PLUS! You’ll hear about what makes each color on the Buddhist flag so special—and how even one tiny breath can help us feel more peaceful inside.

🌼 Stay till the end to hear Venerable Hui Cheng’s inspiring message:

“Do good deeds, speak good words, and think good thoughts.” ❤️

💬 Try This at Home!

What brings you peace and joy? Draw it, share it, or breathe with it. Maybe it’s a cozy blanket, a pet snuggle, or blowing out birthday candles super slooowly 🎂💨

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🌸 About Hsi Lai Temple 🌸

Hsi Lai Temple (pronounced shee lie) means “Coming West” in Chinese and was built to share the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism. It’s one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere, nestled in the hills of Hacienda Heights, California. 🇺🇸🧘🏾‍♂️

Built in traditional Chinese architectural style, the temple features majestic red gates, peaceful lotus ponds, serene gardens, and stunning statues of the Buddha. 🪷🛕 It serves as a cultural and spiritual center for the community and offers educational programs, meditation classes, vegetarian meals, and more!

Founded by Fo Guang Shan, a global Buddhist organization from Taiwan, Hsi Lai Temple is part of a network of over 300 branch temples around the world. 🌍

Whether you're visiting to explore, learn, or simply enjoy a moment of quiet, the temple welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. ❤️

🌐 Connect with Hsi Lai Temple Online

Explore more about Hsi Lai Temple, their events, and teachings through their official channels:

Follow them to stay updated on upcoming events, cultural activities, and more!

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Looking for more Buddhist stories and wisdom tailored for young listeners? Check out Bodhi Light Tales, a charming podcast featuring short stories of Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, narrated by Venerable Miao Guang. Each episode offers engaging tales that impart valuable lessons on mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom—perfect for Culture Kids like you! 🌟

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