Past Events – Upcoming Events
The Pureland Retreat (12/23-30/2016)
2016 Chuang Yen Monastery Amitabha’s Pure Land Retreat Date: Dec. 23 to Dec. 30, 2016 INSTRUCTOR: Ven. Hui Tsung The Pureland tradition believes that by reciting the name of the Amitabha Buddha single-mindedly, one can be reborn in the Western
English Book Study Club “A Treasury of Mahayana Sutras” (10/2-12/11/2016)
This book club is focusing on studying Mahayana Buddhist Texts. We will focus on Sutra 5 (Pure land) at an unhurried pace to allow “text explanation” and “open discussion” in each session. Study facilitators: Mr. Henry Chang, Mr. Wayne Chang, Mr.
7-Day Amitabha Pure Land Retreat (12/19-26/2015)
Online Registration Chuang Yen Monastery has invited Pure Land Master Ven. Tsung Tzu (從慈法師) to conduct the seven day Pure Land Retreat that will take place December 19 through December 26 of this year. Ven. Tsung Tzu was ordained in
Mindful Stretching and Moving Meditation 1 day retreat (11/14/2015)
11/14/2015 (Saturday) Time: 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m Place: Great Buddha Hall (morning), Woo Ju Library (afternoon) Fee: $10 (vegetarian lunch is included) Dr. Dwight Chien was born in Taiwan. After graduated from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, he came
Kuan-Yin Bodhisattva Renunciation Ceremony (CYM 10/25, TOE 10/24)
觀世音菩薩有不可思議之威神力、慈悲力，於過去無量劫中，已功德圓滿成就佛道，然而為了救度眾生，又再示現菩薩之身，普濟眾生。 本寺感念菩薩之恩德，特舉辦點燈祈福法會，是日由常住法師率領大眾恭誦『觀世音菩薩普門品』、『佛前大供』。 大覺寺, 2015 年10 月24日（週六）10：00am~12：00noon 莊嚴寺, 2015 年10 月25日（週日）10：00am~12：00noon ※法會敬設燃燈供佛及設齋供眾功德項目※ The Sanskrit name “Avalokiteshvara” means “the lord who looks upon the world with compassion”. Translated into Chinese, the name is “Kuan Yin”or “Quan Yin”. Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva is the embodiment of great compassion. He
7 Days Vipassana Meditation Retreat (9/20-27/2015)
ATTENTION, Participants: Due to the itinerary change of the instructor, Mother Shih, the Vipassana Meditation Retreat will change from 10 days to 7 Days, FROM 9/20 TO 9/27. Please arrange your transportation accordingly, thanks. Satipatthana Vipassana is an insight meditation technique. It is highly emphasized