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.

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.

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. 

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!

Upcoming 2012 Chan-7 Retreat, Tour, and Chinese New Year Celebrations

Dates
For  Chan 7 & New Year Celebrations

• January 20- February 1, 2012

For Chan 7 Retreat only

• January 22- February 1, 2012

Schedule of Activities 

• Chan-7 Retreat
• Reunion Party on New Year's Eve/ New Year Ceremony
• Tour of Chung Tai Chan Monastery/ Tour of Pu-Tai/ Tour of Chung Tai Buddhist Institute
• Visiting Meditation Centers/ Sight Seeing

Qualification
Students of Meditation Classes in Ocean Sky, their family members and friends

Registration
Registration Forms are available at the Reception Area of Ocean Sky Chan Monastery 

Payment
US$100 (includes food, room accommodation and transportation in Taiwan)
Please note: Air Tickets, Visa, Taxes, Terminal Fees are not included in the package. These will be shouldered by the participant. 

Deadline for Submission of Requirements 
January 05, 2012

Bring clothes for cold and wet climate. It gets damp and chilly in the early morning and evening.  Temperatures can drop below average from January to February. Also during this time, Taiwan experiences freezing drizzles that is bone chilling. Brrrr!

Grand Meal Offering

Amitofo! We welcome everyone to attend the Grand Meal Offering, Homage to the Patriarchs, and Vegetarian Lunch on August 29, 2011 (Monday) 10:30 A.M., at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery. 

Completion of Medicine Buddha Gratitude Ceremony

Amitofo! We welcome everyone to attend the chanting of The Sutra of Medicine Buddha, Grand Meal Offering, Dharma talk, and Sangha Offering on August 28, 2011 (Sunday) 9:00 A.M., at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery.

Zen Meditation and Buddhism Classes 2011

Through Zen Meditation, we can reach an understanding of life's difficulties thereby gain true wisdom and peace of mind. The key to enlightenment is by reflecting inward into out own minds and attaining an unbiased perception of reality.

Beginning Zen Meditation and Fundamental Buddhism Concepts

I. Sessions in Mandarin
Wednesdays 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Classes begin on September 7, 2011

II. Sessions in English
A. Saturdays 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Classes begin on September 10, 2011

B. Sundays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Classes begin on September 11, 2011

III. Bodhi Star Kids (Ages 6-12)
Saturdays 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Classes begin on September 24, 2011

IV. Bodhi Star Youth (Ages 13-17)
Saturdays 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Classes begin on September 24, 2011

V. Learning Mandarin
Sundays 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Classes begin on September 24, 2011

Enrollment ongoing. Please register in person and submit one recent photo.

• All classes meet for 12 consecutive weeks at Ocean Sky Monastery.
• All classes are open to the public, free of charge.
• All participants must be in good psychological and physical health.
• Smoking, alcohol, and pets are not allowed inside the premises.
• All participants must must observe meditation dress code: Loose, comfortable, and modest attire with socks. (No short pants, short skirts or bare feet)

For more information, please call, email or visit us.

Ceremonies at Ocean Sky Chan Monastery

Ocean Sky Chan Monastery hold ceremonies every month and on special occasons and events. These ceremonies consist of many elements. Newcomers may not be familiar with the rituals but the Dharma Masters are available to answer any questions.

Inviting the Celebrant Master

We first invite the Abbess into the Chan Hall to conduct the ceremony. The assembly joins their palms to express their deep reverence to the Three Jewels (the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha)

Bows and Prostrations

The question is often asked, “Why do people prostrate to the Buddha; are they worshipping the statue or the person?”

Bowing and prostrating help us overcome our egoism and arrogance. They show our deep respect to the Buddha for his qualities such as compassion, concentration, and wisdom, and inspire us to develop these qualities ourselves.

Sutra Chanting

Sutras are a part of the Buddhist liturgy. By chanting the sutras together, we purify our karma, cultivate a pure mind, dedicate our merits to all sentient beings, and pray for world peace.

Offerings

An offering is a practice in giving; it reduces our greed and helps cultivate our compassion. During the ceremony we make lamp, flower, and incense offerings.

· Lamp symbolizes our intrinsic wisdom. The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of ignorance.

· Flowers symbolize the impermanence of this life. We appreciate their transient beauty and learn to be mindful of each moment.

· Incense symbolizes spiritual cleansing or purifying as well as the fragrance of pure moral conduct. The fragrance of the incense permeates all the worlds, imparting blessings to all beings.

Etiquette

A ceremony is an opportunity to cultivate our Buddhist practice and to dedicate merits to all sentient beings. Reverence and gratitude for the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha are integral aspects of Buddhist etiquette.

To know more about Ocean Sky Chan Monastery, its activities and programs, call to register and inquire:

Ocean Sky Chan Monastery

716 Jose Abad Santos St., Little Baguio,

San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines

TEL :(632)723-6132

FAX: (632)722-4400

Reference: Buddha Gate Monastery

Ceremony of Grand Meal Offering to the Buddha

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  We welcome everyone to attend the Ceremony of Grand Meal Offering to the Buddha, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on the 1st and 15th day of each lunar month.

Where: Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
716 Jose Abad Santos St., Little Baguio,
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
TEL :(632)723-6132
FAX: (632)722-4400

Medicine Buddha Gratitude Ceremony

Date: May 22, 2011, Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM (come earlier)
Where: Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
716 Jose Abad Santos St., Little Baguio,
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
TEL :(632)723-6132
FAX: (632)722-4400

Zen Chan Meditation Buddhism Classes