Issued in January, 1980. Copyright c by the Sino-American Buddhist Association. Mahayana 3004. Volume x series 23 number 116. Vajra Bodhi Sea (USPS 347-110) International Periodical # ISSN 0507-6986.

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Cover: Great Compassion Mantra Verse: Composed by Venerable Master Hua
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                                      (except cover circle) 
                                      Chinese Calligraphy by Upasaka Liu Kuo Chi

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