Saturday, January 28, 2012

近期活動 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

1.  1/31(週二)上午10:00-12:00蘇美仁居士為往生家人啟請金剛經誦經超薦法會,並特別準備精緻美味午齋供眾結緣,歡迎大眾踴躍參加,誦經功德回向。

Next Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012, 10am -12nn, Helen So is requesting for memorial prayers for her deceased sister.  During the ceremony, Diamond Sutra will be chanted followed by the memorial ceremony.  She has also offered a delicious vegetarian lunch afterwards.  Everybody is invited to pray and dedicate the merits.

2.  2/3起,每週五晚上7:30-9:30,禪寺將安排影片欣賞,特別為大眾挑選如梁皇寶懺、玄奘大師等有關佛教及中國文化的精彩影片,歡迎大眾回到禪寺觀賞。

Starting Feb. 3, every Friday, 7:30 – 9:30pm, the monastery has arranged film viewing for interested students.  Videos like the story behind Liang Huang Repentance Liturgy, the story of Master Xuan Zang, or videos about many aspects of Chinese history and culture, etc. will be shown.  Everybody is welcome.

3.  2/6(禮拜一)是正月十五元宵節,當天上午10:30-11:30禪寺將舉行佛前大供,也歡迎大眾回來誦經精進共修及用午齋。

Feb. 6 (Monday) is lunar date of 1/15, the Yuan Xiao Festival in Chinese culture.  A ceremony of Grand Meal Offering before the Buddha will be held at 10:30-11:30am.  Everybody is invited to attend this auspicious event and lunch.

4.  同時,禪寺也邀請大眾寫下您在海天禪寺的點滴心得,舉凡禪七、半日禪、參加法會、禪修班或發心義工的心得,都歡迎踴躍投稿,優良作品將為您投稿中台山月刊,以及刊登在禪寺一樓佈告欄。如果您不想用手寫,也可以向法師報名安排採訪寫稿。

Meanwhile, the monastery is encouraging all students and disciples to submit reflections about their various experiences in the monastery, be it attending Chan-7 retreats in Chung Tai, half day retreats, participating in Dharma ceremonies, attending meditation classes, or even as a volunteer.  Outstanding articles may be posted on our 1st floor bulletin board, and may also be submitted to Chung Tai Monthly Journal in Taiwan for publication.  If you don’t wish to write the article yourself, you can arrange with the Shifus to have somebody interview you and write about it for you.
5. 住持法師慈悲,特別開放小參時間希望能了解學員禪修的狀況,並提供大眾諮詢佛法及個人生活問題的機會,欲報名小參者,請洽見鏘法師。
In her compassion to help students who are encountering problems with their sitting meditation, or their study of the Buddha Dharma, or even personal difficulties, the Abbess is accepting appointments for one-on-one Chan sessions.  If you wish to consult with the Abbess, please make your appointment with Master Jianqiang.

6.  最後一件好消息:發心週六梁皇寶懺共修當週總功德主,發心功德主及其家人皆可至佛前獻供拈香,歡迎大眾踴躍發心,培德積福。

Lastly, very good news:  Every Saturday evening, during the Liang Huang Repentance Ceremony, any disciple and his/her family members can register to be the benefactor/s for the night.  During the ceremony, the benefactor/s gets to come forward to the altar to make the current offering, and also incense offering.  Everybody is encouraged to participate to gain auspicious merits.


7.  爾後,禪寺近期活動訊息將固定張貼於1樓知客室佈告欄,歡迎前往關心讀取。 

Finally, for all subsequent ceremonies/ activities, announcements will be posted on the 1st floor bulletin board.  We urge everybody to check out this area every time you step into the monastery   


Sunday, January 1, 2012

Ocean Sky Chan Monastery 2012 Schedule of Activities (January- April)



CLASSES

Class
Date
Day
Time
Notes
Advanced Meditation Class
in Chinese
1/9-4/2
Mon
19:30-21:30
Intermediate Certificate Required
Beginning Meditation Class
in Chinese
1/10-4/3
Tue
19:30-21:30
Beginning Meditation Class
in English(New)
1/11-4/4
Wed
10:00-12:00
Intermediate Meditation Class in Chinese
1/11-4/4
Wed
19:30-21:30
Beginning Certificate Required
Chan Meditation &
Sutra Study in Chinese
1/12-4/5
Thu
19:30-21:30
Advanced Certificate Required
Intermediate Meditation Class in English
1/7-4/7
Sat
10:00-12:00
Beginning Certificate Required
Beginning Meditation Class
in English
13:30-15:30
Chan Meditation & Sutra Study in English
1/8-4/8
Sun
09:30-11:30
Advanced Certificate Required
Advanced Meditation Class
in English
10:30-12:30
Intermediate Certificate Required
Dharma Support Volunteers’ Learning Class in Chinese
15:30-17:30
Limited to Dharma Support Volunteers Only.

Bodhi Star
Meditation Class for Children
1/28-4/7
Sat
13:30-15:30
Age: 6-12
Bodhi Star
Meditation Class for Youth
Age: 13-17
Chanting and Acolytes’ Class
1/14-4/7
16:00-18:00
Limited to Meditation Students Only.
Mandarin Class
1/21-4/8
Sun
13:30-15:00
Limited to Meditation Students Only.

EVENTS
Ceremony
Date
Day
Time
Notes
Ceremony of Transmission of Eight Prohibitory & Fasting Precepts and Celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment  in CTCM
12/31-1/1
Sat-
Sun
Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Taiwan
Liang Huang Repentance Beginning Ceremony for Saturdays and Celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment
1/8
Sun
09:00-
13:30
7-Day Meditation Retreat in Chung Tai Chan Monastery-Series I
1/24-31
Tue-
Tue
Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Taiwan
7-Day Meditation Retreat in Chung Tai Chan Monastery-Series II
2/4-11
Sat-
Sat
Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Taiwan
2012 Ocean Sky Chan Monastery Tour of Chan 7
1/21-2/1
Sat-
Wed
Tour of Chung Tai,
New Year Celebration, 7-Day Meditation Retreat
New Year Auspicious Ceremony
1/23
Mon
09:30-
13:30
Lunar New Year
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
2/12
Sun
10:30-15:30
Check in before 10:30am
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
3/25

Sun
10:30-15:30
Check in before 10:30am
Helping Out
To be announced
Qing Ming Memorial Ceremony
4/1
Sun
09:00-13:30
Chant Filial Piety Sutra
Completion Ceremony of 1st Batch of
Meditation Classes for 2012
4/14
Sat
14:00-17:00
Bodhi Star Summer Camp for Kids
4/25-29
Wed-
Sun
09:00-16:00
Age 6-12 .  We welcome volunteers to help out.



3039 Buddha Bathing Ceremony and Completion of Bodhi Star Kids’ Summer Camp
4/29
Sun
10:00-15:00
Summer Retreat Medicine Buddha Sutra Beginning Ceremony and Mother’s Day Celebration
5/6
Sun
09:00-13:30

WEEKLY CEREMONY
Ceremony
Date
Time
Notes
Evening Service
Effective Jan 1st,
Mon- Fri
18:00-
19:00
Chant Diamond Sutra
Liang Huang Repentance Ceremony
Effective Jan 14th,
Every Saturday
19:30-
21:30
Repentance Prostrations
Grand Meal Offering
(1st and 15th of each lunar month)
01/08(Sun),01/23(Mon)
02/06(Mon),02/22(Wed)
03/07(Wed),03/22(Thu)
04/05(Thu),04/21(Sat)
10:30-
11:30
Chant Sutra of Forty-two Chapters, Grand Offering, Paying Respect of the Patriarchs.
( If date falls on Sat or Sun, time will be 11:00-12:00)
10 Fasting-After-Lunch Days of each lunar month:  1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th.

·         The Grand Master of the Monastery is Venerable Wei Chueh, the founding abbot of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Taiwan.
·         All classes are open to the public. All participants should be in good psychological and physical health.
·         Please register in person, and submit one 2x2 recent picture.
·         The classes will last for 3 months. All programs are free of charge. We are supported by your generous donations.
·         Wear meditation uniform or any comfortable and modest attire and SOCKS. Optional meditation clothing may be obtained at the monastery. Do not wear low cut dresses/ blouses, short skirts, short pants, or go bare feet.

·         The monastery is open daily. No pets, non-vegetarian food, smoking, or alcohol allowed inside the premises. Please visit or call us for more information.


716 Jose Abad Santos St., Little Baguio, San Juan, MM.  Tel: (02) 723-6132, 726-0600


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Half- Day Meditation Retreat

Date: November 20, 2011, Sunday
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
716 Jose Abad Santos St., Little Baguio,
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines


Schedule of Activities


11:30 AM
Check-in
Reception Area

12:30~ 1:00 PM
Learning the Manner
2/F Lecture Hall

1:00~ 2:30 PM
1st Incense/ Repentance

2:45~ 3:30 PM
2nd Incense

3:45~ 4:30 PM
3rd Incense

4:40~ 5:30 PM
4th Incense/ Dharma Talk/Dedication

5:40 PM
Ride the Ox Home



Etiquette during the Retreat:


  • Maintain silence and do not talk throughout the entire retreat.
  • During the meditation retreat, do not use your cell phones or set your watch alarms so as not to disturb the others.
  • Please sit at the designated seat according to the seat number printed on the seating chart. If you need to change your seat, please ask the master in charge for permission.
  • Please follow the schedule and regulations of the retreat. For each session, be on time and do not leave early.
  • If you have any suggestions, write them down on a piece of paper and hand it to the master in charge.
  • Wear uniform and socks which can be obtained in the monastery.
  • Exclusive for students of Meditation Classes only.


Grand Meal Offering

AMITOFO! We welcome everyone to attend the Grand Meal Offering, Homage to the Patriarchs and Vegetarian Lunch this coming November 10, 2011 (Thursday) 10:30 A.M. at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Grand Meal Offering

AMITOFO! We welcome everyone to attend the Grand Meal Offering, Homage to the Patriarchs and Vegetarian Lunch this coming September 27, 2011 (Tuesday) 10:30 A.M. at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Grand Meal Offering

Amitofo! We welcome everyone to attend the Grand Meal Offering, Homage to the Patriarchs, and Vegetarian Lunch on September 12, 2011 (Monday) 10:30 A.M., at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery. 

Monday, September 5, 2011

Certification Ceremony of the Dharma Support Society and the Autumn Moon Festival

Amitofo! 

We welcome everyone to attend the Certification Ceremony of the Dharma Support Society of Ocean Sky Chan Monastery and the Autumn Moon Festival on September 18, 2011 (Sunday) 9:00 A.M.

Activities will include Grand Meal Offering, awarding of Certificates, Dharma talk, Sangha Offering, Hot Pot Lunch, and a mini concert of classical music.

See you there!