Welcome!

Pure Mind Center is a Buddhist literature library as well as a Buddhist activity center located in St. Louis, MO. It is open to general public. It serves as the St. Louis branch of Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association. Pure Mind Center is dedicated to the introduction and promotion of Chan (Zen) school of Buddhism, which is rooted in the original Dharma teaching from Buddha with the adoption of ancient Chinese philosophies.
 
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Pure Mind Center: 7825 Olive Blvd., University City, MO 63130
Email: info.puremindcenter@gmail.com   Tel: (636) 825-3889


The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has provided  information about meditation and personal health.

Meditation is a mind and body practice. There are many types of meditation, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Some forms of meditation instruct the practitioner to become mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations and to observe them in a nonjudgmental way.
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This fact sheet provides information about meditation for conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and pain.

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Meet Our Venerable Chang Hwa Special Events
Director, Chan Meditation Center – New York City

November 4 - 5, 2017

About Venerable Chang Hwa, Ph.D.













































Explore Life !
Youth Program

Saturday, September 30, 2017
10am – 1pm
Children Age: 8-13 years old

Introduce simple concepts of mindfulness for young
people to practice in their daily life.

Include Lunch. Fee: free  Donations are welcomed.


Half Day Meditation Retreat

                             Instructor: Venerable Chang Hwa
                  Director, Chan Meditation Center – New York City

    Nov. 4, 2017 (Saturday)   8:30 am -  noon
    Nov. 5, 2017 (Sunday)      8:30 am -  noon

             Organizer: Pure Mind Center/DDMBA-St Louis
              Free to the public.  Donations are welcome.


DHARMA TALK: THE SUTRA OF
COMPLETE ENLIGHTENMENT

  The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment is considered to be a transcription of
  actual discussions between the Buddha and twelve enlightened beings
  (bodhisattvas).  These bodhisattvas questioned the Buddha on all aspects of
  living spiritual practice……….








      Organizer: Pure Mind Center/DDMBA-St Louis
      Language: English
      Fee: Free.   Donations are welcome.

Date:      Saturday, Nov. 4th, 2017
Time:     1:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue:   Pure Mind Center
          7825 Olive Blvd., U. City, MO 63130

Essential Teachings of
the Sutra of Earth Treasure

Until the Hells are empty, I vow not to become a Buddha;
Only after all living beings are saved, will I myself attain Bodhi.”






      Organizer: Pure Mind Center/DDMBA-St Louis
        Language:  Bilingual (English & Chinese)
        Fee: Free.   Donations are welcome.

Date:     Sunday, Nov. 5th, 2017
Time:    1:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue:  Pure Mind Center
            7825 Olive Blvd., U. City, MO 63130
Pure Mind Center  : 7825 Olive Blvd., University City, MO 63130
Tel: 636-825-3889   Email: info.puremindcenter@gmail.com