Online Application
INSTRUCTOR:
Ven. Dhammadipa Fa Yao is the Abbot of the Chuang Yen Monastery. He was a professor at Buddhist colleges in Taiwan specializing in Agama and Abhidharma. He was also a visiting professor at Sun Yet-Sen University in Guangzhou, China. He obtained his bachelor and master degrees in Sri Lanka whereas doctoral degree in Theology and Religion from the Great Britain. Venerable Dr. Dhammadipa was ordained since 1987.
GUIDELINE:
To uphold a good retreat quality, Please read the following guidelines carefully before you fill out the application.
1. Applicants must be 18 or older, and can behave independently.
2. One who is healthy with right faith and right view, and genuinely interested in learning meditation.
3. During the retreat, all participants will be observing “Noble Silence” and “Eight Precepts (except for those who are suffering from a certain healthy issue)”.
4. Keep your movement slow and mindful to prevent from disturbing others。
5. No telephone is allowed, so please inform your family members and friends
6. If there is any reason you cannot attend after you have sent in your application, please let us know early.
7. Should you break any rule during the time attending the meditation, we may request you to leave.
8. Please bring your own sleeping bag and all you need for your personal use. Bring light and comfortable clothing for meditation. (fabric would not make a lot of noise, do not wear skirts or shorts); we suggest that you wear shoes without shoelaces for the convenience of entering and existing the halls。
9. CYM is situated on higher ground, the morning and evenings can be quite cool. Please dress warm and make sure you bring your jacket, hat and scarf.
10. Don’t bring any valuable articles as we will not be responsible for any loss.
11. Meditation will be instructed in bilingual (English/Chinese), previous meditation experience is not required.
12. To prevent from disturbing the practice of others, please don’t bring your children to the monastery if they can’t maintain “Noble Silence” or sit quietly in the Dhamma Hall.
13. Please park your vehicle to the parking lot behind the Great Buddha Hall if you will be driving to the monastery.
Registration: 8/1/2013 (Friday), 6 pm; 7pm Orientation
Deadline: 【7/25/2013】Please register as early as possible for meal and lodging arrangement, thank you.
★Offering to the Buddha and Sangha & Donations to help cover costs of this retreat are welcome★
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Meal Offering |
Name |
Meal Offering |
Name |
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Triple Gem Meal $500 |
Fortune Meal $200 |
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Wisdom & Compassion Meal $400 |
Arahant Meal $100 |
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Auspiciousness Meal $300 |
Peace Meal ($any amount) |