Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) (Chinese: 法鼓山; pinyin: Fǎgǔ Shān; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hoat-kó͘-soaⁿ) is an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and educational foundation founded by late Ch'an (Zen) Master Sheng-yen. The international headquarters of this organization is located at Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan (ROC).
Dharma Drum Mountain is one of the most influential Buddhist organizations in Chinese Buddhism. In Taiwan, it is considered one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" or four major Buddhist temples of Taiwanese Buddhism, along with Tzu Chi, Fo Guang Shan, and Chung Tai Shan. Its impact on Buddhist circles and both Eastern and Western societies stems from the vision, charisma, and life experience of Sheng-yen.
Read more about Dharma Drum Mountain: History, At Jinshan, New Taipei City, Global Affiliates
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