Upcoming 2011 Chan-7 Retreat, Tour, and Chinese New Year Celebration

Date

January 31- February 12, 2011


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 10, 2011



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

Schedule of Classes and Activities for the 3rd Semester of 2010

What is the meaning of life?
Where can we find peace of mind and true happiness?
How do we resolve conflicts and end suffering?


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



New Class In Chinese
Beginners Chan & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism in Chinese
2010/09/17 (Every Friday for 12 weeks) 7:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Introduction to Chan meditation and Fundamental Buddhist Teachings
No prerequisites


New Class In English
Beginners Chan & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism in English
2010/09/18 (Every Saturday for 12 weeks) 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Introduction to Chan meditation and Fundamental Buddhist Teachings
No prerequisites

Beginners Chan & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism in English
2010/09/19 (Every Sunday for 12 weeks) 10:00 AM- 12:00 AM
Introduction to Chan meditation and Fundamental Buddhist Teachings
No prerequisites


Intermediate Class in English
2010/09/18 (Every Saturday for 12 weeks) 1:30PM- 3:30 PM


Advanced Class in English
2010/09/18 (Every Saturday for 12 weeks) 10:00 AM- 11:50 AM


Sutra Study Class in English
2010/09/19 (Every Sunday for 12 weeks) 10:00 AM- 12:00 AM


"Bodhi Star" Kids' Class
2010/10/02 (Every Saturday) 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM

• Grand Master- Great Zen Master Wei chueh- Founder of Chung Tai Chan Monastery
• The monastery is open daily. Please feel free to call or visit in person.
• All classes and services are FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public.
• Dress Code: Wear comfortable and yet modest attire and socks. Optional meditation clothing may be obtained from the monastery.
• Please no smoking, alcohol or pets on the premises.

For More Information :

Address: 716 Jose Abad Santos St, Little Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
TEL :(632)723-6132
FAX: (632)722-4400
Email: oceansky@mail.ctcm.org.tw

2010 Half- Day Chan Retreat (II)

Date: July 11, 2010, Sunday
Time: 12:00 PM
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:

1. Maintain silence and do not talk throughout the entire retreat.
2. During the meditation retreat, do not use your cell phones or set your watch alarms so as not to disturb the others.
3. 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.
4. Please follow the schedule and regulations of the retreat. For each session, be on time and do not leave early.
5. If you have any suggestions, write them down on a piece of paper and hand it to the master in charge.
6. Wear uniform and socks which can be obtained in the monastery.
7. Exclusive for students of Meditation Classes only.