Issued in February, 1980. Copyright c by the Sino-American Buddhist Association. Mahayana 3004. Volume x series 23 number 117. Vajra Bodhi Sea (USPS 347-110) International Periodical NUMBER ISSN 0507-6986.

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Cover: Great Compassion Mantra Verse:

       Composed by Venerable Master Hua

       English Calligraphy by Jerry Jo Idarius

       Chinese Calligraphy by Upasaka Liu Kuo Chi

Graphics and Layout: Jerri Jo Idariu
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