2009 June-July Announcements Con't.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple 19 Kinsey Road, New Hartford, CT 06057 860-459-6255 Chanting/Meditation/Tea 7pm-7:30 Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:30-8:30 We welcome individuals of all paths and understandings to participate in weekly gathering consisting of meditation, meditative reading and review along with group reflection on Buddhist principles and practices or Dharma. Reqirement - open minds and open hearts Study Topic for Wednesday 6/10/09: Chapter 4- Carefulness (entire chapter) Way of the Bodhisattva by 8th Century Master, Shantideva In the first 3 chapters, Excellence of Bodhicitta, Confession, and Taking Hold of Bodhicitta Shantideva prepares our mind and heart for receiving the mindfulness teachings delivered in the following 3 chapters. His focus is on how we should retain the quality of open mind, open heart. In chapter 3 Shantideva illustrates how easy it is to lose our concentration on the Bodhisattva path. He encourages us with vivid language to remain awake and attentive in our practice.Thanks to the Sangha we can also encourage each other. Namu! *** Saturday Schedule: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM Tea Break 10:20 AM to 11:00 AM Silent Meditation 11:00 AM to 11:10 AM Walking Meditation 11:10 AM to 11:30 AM Chanting 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Korean Vegetarian Lunch *** Please note: We will not be meeting for retreat Day in July due to Fourth of July Holiday