The style of practice at Sacred Mountain
From asceticism to the path of the Bodhisattva—Bringing together the Triyāna in the Huayan Realm.
After gaining a solid grounding in the Linji and Caodong lineage's of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Master Hsin Tao engaged in solitary ascetic practices for many years. He also has deep experience in the practice of tranquility meditation, which is the main type of meditation he teaches to his followers, lay and monastic alike. Regular meditation retreats are held at the monastery each season, forming the basic training for long-term disciples, while beginners are taught a type of meditation called "nine minutes to peace." By integrating practice and insight into daily life, Master Hsin Tao's teaching style is lively, friendly, fresh, straight to the point, and often accompanied by a touch of lighthearted playfulness.
Although Master Hsin Tao's core practice is Chan, he has a strong connection with the Theravāda and Vajrayāna traditions, and has been recognized by the Supreme Patriarch of Burma and the Nyingma Kathok lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
With all of his disciples, Master Hsin Tao emphasizes the cultivation of bodhicitta (the mind of enlightenment) through meditation, pilgrimage, ceremony, and altruism. He teaches that walking the path of the Bodhisattva means letting go of attachment to nirvāṇa and remaining on the wheel of rebirth.
The Sacred Mountain Monastery and the Golden Buddha Sanctuary—A branch temple of Ling Jiou Mountain
As a branch of Ling Jiou Mountain, the Sacred Mountain Monastery and the Golden Buddha Sanctuary comprise the religious and cultural education section of this religious complex. Located along the Coastal Highway between the Fulong Train Station and the entrance to Ling Jiou Mountain, this site is an important hub with a long history. In the main temple can be seen three ancient Buddha images from Thailand: the Buddha Pha Shinashi, the Buddha Phata Sarsda, and the Phra Phuttha Chinarat. These three golden Buddha statues have a long and notable history in Thailand, and their installation here represents the fruits of the contemporary interaction between the northern and southern Buddhist traditions.
 The plans for the Golden Buddha Sanctuary include the construction of a number of facilities for promoting spiritual practice amongst people from all walks of life, including the Shanfa Building, the Tanxin Building (for laypeople), the Golden Buddha Hall, the Jade Buddha Hall, the Xianxing Building (for visitor reception), and the Life Memorial Hall. These facilities will be used for repentance ceremonies, nianfo practice, and the promotion of cultural, environmental, religious, and social service activities.
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