Chinese New Year 2008!

CHINESE NEW YEAR! This Chinese New Year brought a very special event to Dae Yen Sa Temple! On February 10, 2008, many people came together and some traveled far for this great day of celebration. Here are just a few highlights from the day. To view many more photographs, please click the links on the bottom of this page. A special thank you from the temple to those who brought everyone such a special and unique event! Watch slideshow of Chinese New Year photos here! Click on individual photos of Chinese New Year photos here! For details on celebrating your event at Dae Yen Sa, please contact the temple. Photos are from Sue Yen Sunim.

Gaden Jangtse North American Tour 2007-2008

Gaden Jangtse Monastery Visits 2007-2008 North American Tour Mandala House made by the visiting monks on display at the temple. Dae Yen Sa hosted the Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Gaden Jangtse Monastery from July 29, 2008 to August 3, 2008 and again from September 1, 2008 through September 3, 2008. The monks travel throughout the USA offering joy and the wisdom of their profound heritage throughout North America. To see the album of some of the events during their surprise visit to Dae Yen Sa, click the links! Photos Photos Visit 2 Slideshow Slideshow Visit 2 Throughout their travels the monks present various teachings on Buddhist thoughts, such as Three Principles of the Path, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Four Nobel Truths, different types of meditation instruction, plus other teachings and information.The tour leader Jamyang Chozin Rinpoche is not only Geshe but also recognized as a reincarnate lama. Rinpoche is highly qualified in bestowing Tartaric teachings. For example, teachings on different classes of Tantra and Empowerment on different deities such as Empowerment on Tara, Manjushiri, Medicine Buddha, Amitaba Buddha and others.Monks also do home blessings if individuals wish to invite them to their homes and different pujas such as obstacle remover. They visit places of business for blessing and puja. In addition, Ripoche will perform Mo, a form of divination. The monks share their unique art forms. Several of their beautiful butter sculptures were on display at the temple during their visit. For more information on the monk's tour, coutact Nima Nedup at 626-215-0997. Many of us are looking forward to future tours! Intricate butter sculputure made by the monks.

Touching Peace, Retreat 2008

Annual Retreat 2008 TOUCHING PEACE The annual retreat brought a unique opportunity to not only spend a day in practice, but to learn many techniques. New meditations, teachings, and practice techniques were presented. The day included yoga, a new healing mantra, several different meditation sessions, mindful eating practice and a nice opportunity to practice with many other people. Links to photos and other information: SLIDE SHOW GRID VIEW YOUTUBE OF MEDICINE BUDDHA MANTRA For more information on the Buddhist Faith Fellowship click here.

Buddha's Birthday 2007

Buddha's 2,551st Birthday Celebrated at Dae Yen Sa! Dae Yen Sa celebrated the birth of Buddha, originally known as Siddhartha, on May 20, 2007! The traditional lotus lanterns were lit and everyone attending the birthday gathering bathed Baby Buddha. This special ritual promotes inner balance and harmony.

Master Song visits and teaches at Dae Yen Sa! 2007

Master Song, Guest Presenter at Dae Yen Sa January and February 2007 Master Dae San saying good bye to Master Song's group. Master Song is shown walking in the background, to the very right of the photo. Master Jong Young Song, a well known energy healer in Korea and Japan, provided several Xen-Energy healing teachings at the Dae Yen Sa Temple. Master Song is known for packing huge halls full of people desiring to learn these techniques. Master Song not only speaks about health, vitality and energy in general, but also talks about concepts such as luck or good-fortune. Master Song has many dramatic healing stories, including successful treatment of cancers. He also has a profound story of his own car accident and recovery, which includes overcoming brain injuries. Several people were able to feel the energy, sometimes referred to as ki or chi, during these January and February sessions. The classes include general energy concepts, ways to build energy, special meditation techniques and many Xen-Energy exercises. Many people express how fortunate they are to attend an active temple and have access to this experience. Read the account of the visit on the RegisterCitizen.com. 01/29/2007 Energy healer speaks at Buddhist center

From the Five Remembrances:

My actions are my only true belongings.

Memory Ceremony 2007

Temple Memory Ceremony and Special Prayers for Students Losing Their Lives in the Virginia Tech Tragedy On Sunday, August 26, 2007 Dae Yen Sa performs a special temple memory ceremony to remember dearly departed friends and family. Included in this day is a special prayer offering for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. Many of the names are posted by noon before the ceremony begins. Preparation is still going on at noon with Master Dae San Sunim writing the names of those to be remembered. Prayers begin at 12:30 PM and last until about 3:45 PM. During the ceremony the 95 Names of those remembered are carried from the board. Sue Yen Sunim performing the bathing part of the ceremony. See Sue Yen Sunim perform the bathing portion of the ceremony by clicking here for: 2 min 43 sec version 16 sec short version While the bathing ceremony is performed, paper clothing representing the departed's outer garments is burned outside the temple. Many spoons are placed in the rice preparing to feed the ancestors. The feast ready for serving. Utensils are tapped on the table three times before placement on the food. Participants, three at a time, approach the alter with a flower in hand. Each person fills a small bowl with water, waving it by the candles three times. See the offerings and bowing at the altar 4:11. The water is poured into the basin and a portion of each dish is added to the mix for the memory ceremony. Master Dae San Sunim chanting Namu Amitabul 1:52. " The memory sheet is walked around and out of the temple with a procession of participants following. Many large flower arrangements are in place throughout the temple. The procession continues out into the yard. The ancestors feast previously poured into the basin is returned to the earth. The memory sheet is folded and placed with other items into a metal container. Master Dae San Sunim watches the results of the burning. If the fire burns well, the ceremony is considered successful. The fire burns well. Korean food specialties, such as rice cake, are served after the successful ceremony. Thank you for attending!

THE SACRED ART TOUR RETURNS! 2007

THE SACRED ART TOUR RETURNS! September 18, 2007 through September 23, 2007 Photo Moments Continued! Friday, September 21, 2007

Tea

To be filled with enlightenment, one must empty the cup. This is where the enlightenment is found.

Art of Peace Available through Dae Yen Sa Temple 2008

Leonore's Art Unique, Beautiful Art of Peace There are pieces of art, and now Ji Yen Sunim has her offering of art of peace. Ji Yen Sunim, Buddhist monk, yoga teacher and artist at Dae Yen Sa Temple is shown above wearing the white scarf presented to her by the visiting Tibetan monks. Beautiful, energetic concepts are transcribed through nature into art by Ji Yen Sunim. Each piece of art is unique, completely hand done and reflects aspects of peacefulness and higher consciousness. Ji Yen Sunim's art is inspired by meditation, Buddhist teachings and her personal experiences with Hatha Yoga. These practices are known for their energizing, calming effects, and growing awareness for uplifting relationships with the self and others. Every art piece is composed on beautiful fabrics combining natural leaves with artists' techniques of calligraphy, printing and painting. These unusual pieces reflect the vast uniqueness in nature and the patterns found in the leaves themselves are the printing inspirations. Many of these beautiful wall hangings contain expressions of nature, philosophy and meditation for inspiring tranquility in the home or office. The beautiful details in the quality of the fabric, sewing and printing must be seen in person to be appreciated! Ji Yen Sunim is now offering her art for sale through Dae Yen Sa Temple. Wall hangings are available, priced at $200 and up and are true art pieces. Available sizes vary with approximate sizes of 22" x 48". Some of the proceeds support the temple and also assist Ji Yen Sunim's continuing practices of art, Buddhist Studies and continuing education in Yoga. Ji Yen Sunim offers classes in Yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Dae Yen Sa. She is also an Ananda certified teacher and ordained Nun. Ji Yen Sunim, also known as Leonore Alaniz, can also be reached via email at Leonore.alaniz@gmail.com for any additional details! Hours are also available by appointment in Ji Yen Sunim's Winsted, Connecticut studio.