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This video provides a glimpse into the life and philosophy of Ven. Kuo Ming, a monk residing at Zheng-Jue Temple in New York’s Chinatown. Viewers are introduced to Buddhism’s core teachings of liberation from suffering through the overcoming of desire and attachment. Ven. Kuo Ming shares his daily routine, which includes meditation, studying Buddhist scriptures, […]
Chinatown
Chinatown Manhattan: the voice of the locals
Throughout history, Chinese immigrants and Chinese enclaves (Chinatowns) have been perceived in different ways and through different lenses during different eras. Most reports by mainstream media cover Chinatown from the outside looking in. In the following videos, current residents in Manhattan’s Chinatown share their own perspectives on the different careers they found in New York […]