Issued in December, 1979. Copyright c by the Sino-American Buddhist Association.

VAJRA BODHI SEA (USPS 347-110) International Periodical #ISSN 0507-6986

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Cover: Great Compassion Mantra Verse: Chinese Calligraphy by Upasaka Liu Kuo Chi
English Calligraphy by Jerri-jo Idarius
Written by Venerable Master Hui; Translated by Bhikshuni Heng Tao

Printed in the United States of America, 1979, issue no. 115
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