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Dharma Drum Mountain's logo: Three mountain peaks and a meditating monk. Combined, the logo forms a hand.

Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) (Chinese:法鼓山, Hanyu Pinyin: Fa Gu Shan) is an international Buddhist cultural and educational foundation founded by Venerable Chan Master Sheng-yen. The international headquarters of this organization is located near Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. The goals of Dharma Drum are to protect the spiritual environment, uplift the character of humanity, and build a pure land on earth.

Dharma Drum Mountain is one of the most influential Buddhist organizations in Chinese Buddhism. Its impact on Buddhist circles and both Eastern and Western societies stems from the vision, charisma, and life experience of Venerable Master Sheng-yen.

Dharma Drum Mountain Official Website Website for New York DDMBA centers