Respected fellow practitioners of Amitabha Village in North America, Happy Lunar New Year!

For those two days, the snow never stopped—and neither did the work. Looking back now, what remains is a deep sense of calm. At the beginning, no one thought this would be anything special.

“There are those who cultivate blessings but not wisdom—like an elephant adorned with ornaments; and those who cultivate wisdom but not blessings—like an arhat carrying an empty bowl.”