2009 July Special Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center THIS THURSDAY! Visiting Monks from Tibet Monks from Tibet are staying at the temple for the duration of Tibet Fest. They will discuss Five precepts and the purpose of their tour on Thursday, July 23, from 7 - 8 PM. 19 Kinsey Road, New Hartford, CT 06057 860-459-6255 Dae Yen Sa Dharma School Wednesday, July 15, 2009 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 Way of the Bodhisattva by 8th Century Master, Shantideva This well-known and loved text focuses on the cultivation and enhancement of Bodhicitta-a quality of completely open, or completely awakened heart and mind. Chapter 7 Diligence (Verses 47-End Chapters) In this second half of the chapter on Diligence, Shantideva begins pointing us in the direction of meditative concentration. Again he stresses the importance of staying with the practice, consistently and gently mindful and awake to emotions like arrogance and pride that can undermine our good efforts and merit. The point is made that with bodhicitta as our goal diligence can be joyfully and carefully maintained. “Just as flaxen threads waft to and fro, impelled by every breath of wind, So all I do will be achieved, Controlled by movements of a joyful heart WOB ch. 7, v. 76 *** 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