The Buddha Dharma is vast and profound. To be effective and well-rounded in one's spiritual practice, Grand Master Wei Chueh organizes training at Chung Tai around these three concepts:"Three Links of Cultivation," "The Four Tenets of Chung Tai," and "The Five Modern Approaches of Propagating Buddhism."

Three Links of Cultivation— A Principle for Complete Spiritual Practice

Integration of three disciplines—cultivation of merit, scriptural understanding, and meditation—is Chung Tai's guiding principle for a well-rounded Buddhist practice, each being an inseparable link that complements and reinforces the other two. Cultivating merits involves performing good deeds and service to the monastery and to the public. Diligent study of the Dharma establishes right views and insight. Meditation calms, clears, and awakens the mind. Integration of these three disciplines ensures proper progress on the path to Buddhahood.