Welcome to DhammaCakraTra

Lotus is a unique plant, it can grow and stay in a muddy pond. However, it itself will not become tainted even if it grows in a harsh environment. This plant becomes a symbol of purity.

There is a parable given by Lord Buddha thousands of years ago. However, this parable is still relevant with todays condition and will still be relevant in the future.

DhammaCakraTra which means the foundation of the turning wheel of Dhamma, in its growth does not belong to Indonesian Buddhist in America only, but it is also belong to every buddhist wherever they are. It is not impossible in the future that Dhammacakratra will be beneficial to other buddhist.

Why?

Because Dhamma, the teaching of Buddha Gautama (Godama) is an universal teaching. Well-expounded is the Exalted One's Dhamma, to be seen by oneself, here and now, not delayed in time, (inviting one to) come and see, leading inward, to be seen by the wise men for themselves.

The following quotations are said by a world great thinker:

"The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogmas and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description."

-- Albert Einstein - TIME's Man of the Century
-- Einstein and Buddha

Mission:

Our main purpose of developing this web-site is to help to publicize Dhamma or the teaching of Lord Buddha Gautama (Godama). This web-site also provide an opportunity for other community who have interest on learning and wanting to know more about the Teaching of the Buddha.

Logo:

Logo is a very important symbol that reflect one organization. DhammaCakraTra's logo have its own special meaning. The two hand symbolize "Dhammacakka Mudra", which has the meaning of the turning wheel of Dhamma. The lotus symbolize the basic or foundation (Tra) with three upper petals act as the three refuge to Buddha Dhamma and Sangha (TriRatna). The lower five petals of the Lotus symbolize Pancasila (five percepts) as a basic for the Dhamma implementation in our everyday life. The last, the word USA show where the origin of DhammaCakraTra being built.

The name DhammaCakraTra which is shown on the left and read upward symbolize the growth of DhammaCakraTra from time to time.

So the whole meaning of DhammaCakraTra's logo is:

The turning of Dhamma wheel based on Pancasila and Buddha Dhamma Sangha.

May All Beings be Well and Happy!

Metta,
DhammaCakraTra

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