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CYM Amitabha’s Pure Land Retreat 2012
The Pureland tradition believes that by reciting the name of the Amitabha Buddha single-mindedly, one can be reborn in the Western Pureland where enlightenment is guaranteed. This year’s seven-day Amitabha session will be led by the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, Venerable Fa Yao. Apart from the chanting and recitation, the participants will also have a chance to hear Ven. Fa Yao’s dharma lectures on the importance of establishing mindfulness and contemplating the virtue and merit of the Buddha in the practice, and the aspect of cultivating faith in the Western Pureland and the Amitabha Buddha.
Retreat Guidance：Ven. Dhammadipa (Fa-yao)
Date：12/22/2012 to 12/29/2012
Registration：Dec. 22 (Saturday) – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(Please register at the Administration Office, which is located on the first floor of the Great Buddha Hall.)
Orientation & Opening Purification Ceremony: 4:00pm
Application：
Your application form should be received as early as possible so that we can arrange your lodging, meals, etc. We will only notify you if your application is rejected. Please call CYM if you have any questions. You can choose one of following 3 ways to submit your application form:
1. By mail: you can send the from to Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512, and if you will enclose your donation check, you can make the check payable to “B.A.U.S” and mail it together with the form.
2. By fax: (845) 228-4283
3. By email: submit the form to cym@baus.org
Do’s and Don’ts：
1. Please bring your personal toiletries, a drinking mug, a sleeping bag or comforter, slippers, any medication, health insurance card, and loose casual clothes suitable for meditation.
2. CYM is located in a mountain area and is usually very cold in winter. Please dress properly to keep warm.
3. Do not bring any unnecessary valuables.
Fees： 1. Meal donations are welcome. The general guideline is: Arahant Meal $100; Wish-fulfilling Meal $200; Auspicious Meal: $ 300; Merit-and-Wisdom Meal $ 400; Three-Gem Meal: $ 500; Peaceful Meal: any amount.
2. Even if you are not going to participate in this retreat, you are still welcome to be a retreat sponsor. A donation of any amount is welcome. Longevity and memorial tablets will be available during the dharma session for merit sharing. Donations for the tablets are welcome. Lantern rising will also be available.
3. If you would like to make any donations for meal offerings during the retreat, please inform the monastery before the dharma session. You are welcome to be a sponsor even if you can not participate. Please specify on your check the purpose of your donation and make it payable to BAUS.
Transportation：
1. Please arrange your own transportation.
2. The monastery will provide transportation from the Cold Springs train station on 12/22. (Please take a Metro North Train from Grand Central at 12:45am, will arrive at Cold Spring at 2:02pm).
3. If you plan to fly, please choose La Guardia airport. Your return trip should be scheduled for 12/29/2012.
Languages: Chinese and English. The Chanting will be in Chinese with English texts available. Dharma talks will be given in Chinese with English translations available if needed.
In believing that we have the same true nature as the Buddha,
we live a moral life and be mindful of Amitabha Buddha.