U.S. teacher leads Buddist talks in Lisle.(News)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: November 24, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Michael Wamble Daily Herald Staff Writer

Honor, respect and care for your parents.

It's a message found in a number of religions.

For Venerable Wuling, it's a belief that comes from her Buddhist base.

A former Rockford College student who is now a teacher at the Amitabha Buddhist Retreat Centre in Australia, Wuling has returned to the United States to care for her mom in Indiana.

Wuling will provide insight into teachings on suffering and happiness at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Amitabha Buddhist Library in Chicago at 2753-2755 W. Maple Ave., Lisle.

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