Dae Yen Sa

2012 March Announcements

2012-03-05T15:57:00.013-08:00

2012
March Announcements

Dae Yen Sa
International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Anita's Memory Ceremony

A fond farewell and a memory for Anita on her journey.

We wish to thank all who attended the memorial ceremony, on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Honoring Anita Chadha and in support of the Chadha family. Dae Yen Sa Temple was beautifully adorned and we are so very grateful for your gifts of material and spiritual support fragrant flowers, delicious food, wonderful photos, warm recollections, wisdom recitations, prayers, chanting, bowing, your full presence and love for Anita all made for a wonderful celebration of remembrance and loving-kindness.

May You Be Peaceful, Happy and Well. Namu, Dae Yen Sa Temple Sangha

See the photos here.

Contents:

1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

PLUS A SURPRISE VISIT!

Seven Tsawa [Tibetan] Monks, including a Geshe, visited Dae Yen Sa Temple as part of their "World Peace Cultural Tour" and took part in the retreat on February 4, 2012!

Visit the monks website.

See photos of their visit here.

Retreat Schedule:

Day of Mindfulness Retreats!

Every First Saturday of the month, 9am-5pm
Give yourself time to rest and reflect. Life can get busy and stressful. It's so easy for each of us to lose perspective as we juggle it all. That's why it's so important to make time specifically for you. A mindful-ness retreat allows you to unplug from distractions and recharge your spiritual batteries. All are welcomed.

Full-day retreat donation is $45, which includes vegetarian lunch and tea. FREE for Seniors and Students
Saturday Dates:

2/4/12 retreat brochure here!
Future dates: 4/7/12, 5/5/12, 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/12, 9/1/12, 10/6/12, 11/3/12, 12/1/12.

9-10:00 am...Yoga/Qi Gong

10:15...Tea Break and Introduction

10:15-11...Meditation Session

11-11:45...Recitation & Chanting

12-1pm...Vegetarian Lunch

1-1:45...Walking Meditation

2-3:15...Dharma Talk/ Recitation/Q&a

3:30-4:30...Yoga/Qi Gong and/or Group Activity

4:30-5:00 Meditation, Closing Recitation Sutra of Loving-Kindness
and Om Amoga chant

Print and share the brochure at this link.

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Excerpt From What Buddhists Believe

The Significance of Transference of Merits
to the Departed

If you really want to honor and help your departed ones, then do some meritorious deeds in their name and transfer the merits to them.

According to Buddhism, good deeds or 'acts of merit' bring happiness to the doer both in this world and in the hereafter. Acts of merit are also believed to lead towards the final goal of everlasting happiness. The acts of merit can be performed through body, speech or mind. Every good deed produces 'merit' which accumulates to the 'credit' of the doer. Buddhism also teaches that the acquired merit can be transferred to others' it can be shared vicariously with others. In other words, the merit is 'reversible' and so can be shared with other persons. The persons who receive the merit can be either living or departed ones.

2012 February Announcements

2012-02-01T18:37:00.000-08:00

2012
February Announcements

Dae Yen Sa
International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Tea

...tea inspires a quality of wakefulness with tranquility, but also just in terms of its physiologic effect, it helps the chi, the life force, to flow more smoothly. In fact, tea, as you know, is green colored.
---Kenneth Cohen, a well-known qi-gong master.

Contents:

1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Honoring Our Dear Friend Anita.

Please join in a special memory ceremony Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12 pm to 3 pm. February 26th, 2012 Will mark the completion of 49 days of memorial chanting and prayer for the repose of Anita Chadha in the Pure Land Realm of Amitabul,the Buddha of Infinite Light.

Share or view the announcement.

New Course Beginning !

NEXT STUDY...5 PRECEPTS: A PATH OF TRANSFORMATION

Beginning on Wednesday 1/11/12 at 7pm we begin a study on the 5 Wonderful Precepts. The 5 precepts are the fundamental teachings of Buddhist morality and are guidelines from which we can live. Thich Nhat Hanh refers to these precepts as the 5 Mindfulness Trainings, since personal transformation is an ongoing event that requires continuous practice. One need not take formal 5 precept vows in order to practice these virtuous principles. In addition, by practicing the 5 precepts, one is not joining a religious order or converting from one religion to another, but rather committing, with honest intention and right action, to live mindfully eliminating suffering, engendering compassion, and sharing happiness.

This study is offered at the beginning of the new year to help us realign ourselves with virtue principles and practices that lead to transformation. Study text used is "For a Future to be Possible: Buddhist Ethics for Everyday Life" by Thich Nhat Hanh. For all seeking to make positive life changes in 2012, we invite you to attend this Dharma study course and to take refuge in a welcoming and supportive sangha. A Syllabus/Order of Practice is attached.

Read and print syllabus here!

(Any questions, please email us along with your contact information. Please make subject line "Bo Gak - 5 Precepts").

A freewill donation for the 6-week course is greatly appreciated.

Special Event! PLUS A SURPRISE VISIT!

Seven Tsawa [Tibetan] Monks,including a Geshe, are visiting Dae Yen Sa Temple as part of their "World Peace Cultural Tour" and will take part in the retreat on February 4, 2012!

RSVP ability also available on Facebook.

Visit the monks website.

Retreat Schedule:

Day of Mindfulness Retreats!

Every First Saturday of the month, 9am-5pm
Give yourself time to rest and reflect. Life can get busy and stressful. It's so easy for each of us to lose perspective as we juggle it all. That's why it's so important to make time specifically for you. A mindful- ness retreat allows you to unplug from distractions and recharge your spiritual batteries. All are welcomed.

Full-day retreat donation is $45, which includes vegetarian lunch and tea. FREE for Seniors and Students
Saturday Dates:

2/4/12 retreat brochure here!
Future dates: 3/3/12, 4/7/12, 5/5/12, 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/12, 9/1/12, 10/6/12, 11/3/12, 12/1/12.

9-10:00 am...Yoga/Qi Gong

10:15...Tea Break and Introduction

10:15-11...Meditation Session

11-11:45...Recitation & Chanting

12-1pm...Vegetarian Lunch

1-1:45...Walking Meditation

2-3:15...Dharma Talk/ Recitation/Q&a

3:30-4:30...Yoga/Qi Gong and/or Group Activity

4:30-5:00 Meditation, Closing Recitation Sutra of Loving-Kindness
and Om Amoga chant

Print and share the brochure at this link.

Special Request

WINTER APPEAL. PLEASE HELP.

A Buddhist Parable of the Lady and the Lamp

One day on the street the old woman encountered a long procession of carts carrying a large quantity of flax oil. Upon asking, she learned that the oil was a donation which the king of the country, was sending to the Buddha. Deeply moved, the old woman also longed to make an offering, but she had no money whatsoever. She decided to cut off her own hair and sell it.

With that money she bought a small amount of flax oil and went to offer it to the Buddha. She thought: With so little oil a lamp will only burn half a night. However, if the Buddha recognizes my faith and feels compassion for me, then the lamp will burn throughout the night.

Her wish was fulfilled and the lamp continued to burn throughout the night, while all the other lamps went out in the strong winds which blew from the direction of Mount Sumeru. When day broke, people tried to blow it out, but, on the contrary, her lamp continued to glow all the more, so brightly as to almost illuminate the entire world.

We are reaching out to you to ask for financial support to keep our Temple "lamps" on throughout the winter. The operating costs for Dae Yen Sa Temple, especially heat, electricity and food are considerable.

The Temple does not charge membership fees. Programs such as Saturday Yoga/QiGong, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch; Wednesday Dharma School; Movie Nights and other special events are led by volunteers and depend entirely on individual contributions. Dae Yen Sa's mission is to welcome all, and in order to keep these programs alive, the Temple is counting on your financial support.

While we are mindful that the present economy has affected many, we hope you will make a contribution today that is right for you. Like the story of the Lady and the Lamp, even modest offerings are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization as such, your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your check payable to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple

You may hand your offering directly to Su Yen Sunim at the Temple or mail to:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
c/o Su Yen Sunim
19 Kinsey Road,
New Hartford Connecticut, 06057

Thank you in advance for your generosity and care.

May you be Peaceful, Happy and Well.

Namu.

Bo Gak (eduardo)

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, traveled to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time. For those that were not able to see the event in person, a film of the event is available online.

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
Go to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Exceprt From Episode 142: Buddha in a Cup of Tea

So, the challenge of tea, like the challenge of anything in life, whether you're sitting and watching your breath or preparing a delicious dinner for your family, the challenge of tea is how to do everything with our whole being, undivided. So, we're not going over the shopping list while we're whisking up the green tea so that our whole body, mind, and spirit participates and savors the beauty of that moment. That’s a lifetime of training, and it doesn’t matter how we get there. You can get there through just sitting and watching your breath. You can get there through chanting. You can get there through watching clouds passing over the mountain-top, through writing poetry, through improvising music. But the essence of it is that presence, that state of being.

Read more of the transcript at this link.
You can also listen and subscribe to Buddhists Geeks at the link!

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Wednesday Dharma School

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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

Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

Tea with Norwood: Rediscovering Ancient Realities

San Francisco author and tea luminary James Norwood Pratt tells Samovar Tea Lounge owner Jesse Jacobs about

-The Buddhist and Taoist connections to tea
-Tea cultures around the world
-How Americans are discovering to drink tea in traditional ways
-5000+ years of tea history

May our family, friends and other loved ones that are further away from us for awhile, travel well knowing they are always in our hearts.

VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks for supporting your local temple and meditation center!

There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know! Please volunteer your skills. Offer a talk or workshop,

Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!

A big thank you to Eduardo and Aaron leading the Dharma talks on Wednesday night at Dae Yen Sa and so many others that volunteer their time and attention.

There are many reasons to visit the temple! Here are just a few:

Participate in beneficial shopping!

The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt. Your shopping benefits the temple!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".

The Kim's have generously supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library.

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2012 January Announcements

2012-01-03T17:40:00.000-08:00

2012
January Announcements

Dae Yen Sa
International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Dae Yen Sa's new brown, long-sleeved t-shirt available now!

Happy and Prosperous New Year!

May every living being,
Our minds as one and radiant with light,
Share the fruits of peace,
With hearts of goodness,
luminous and bright.
If people hear and see,
How hands and hearts can find in giving, unity,
May their minds awake,
To Great Compassion, wisdom and to joy.
May kindness find reward,â
May all who sorrow leave their grief and pain;
May this boundless light,
Break the darkness of their endless night.
Because our hearts are one
This world of pain turns into Paradise
May all become compassionate and wise,
May all become compassionate and wise.

Contents:

1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Greetings!

Master Dae San Sunim, Su Yen Sunim, and Brother Bo Kyung, extends well wishes for a Happy New Year and a BIG thank you to those sangha Sisters and Brothers who have so generously contributed their time, energy, spirit and resources with the Dae Yen Sa community in 2011. And to all sangha friends, known and yet to be known, we bow in respect, and in gratitude.

New Course Beginning !

Wednesday 1/4/12 marks the end of our 27-week Study led by Bo Kyung (Aaron). We are all so very grateful for Bo Kyung's teaching over these past weeks. The course has engaged us in a variety of different ways.

NEXT STUDY...5 PRECEPTS: A PATH OF TRANSFORMATION

Beginning on Wednesday 1/11/12 at 7pm we begin a study on the 5 Wonderful Precepts. The 5 precepts are the fundamental teachings of Buddhist morality and are guidelines from which we can live. Thich Nhat Hanh refers to these precepts as the 5 Mindfulness Trainings, since personal transformation is an ongoing event that requires continuous practice. One need not take formal 5 precept vows in order to practice these virtuous principles. In addition, by practicing the 5 precepts, one is not joining a religious order or converting from one religion to another, but rather committing, with honest intention and right action, to live mindfully eliminating suffering, engendering compassion, and sharing happiness.

This study is offered at the beginning of the new year to help us realign ourselves with virtue principles and practices that lead to transformation. Study text used is "For a Future to be Possible: Buddhist Ethics for Everyday Life" by Thich Nhat Hanh. For all seeking to make positive life changes in 2012, we invite you to attend this Dharma study course and to take refuge in a welcoming and supportive sangha. A Syllabus/Order of Practice is attached.

Read and print syllabus here!

(Any questions, please email us along with your contact information. Please make subject line "Bo Gak - 5 Precepts").

A freewill donation for the 6-week course is greatly appreciated.

Special Event!

Day of Mindfulness Retreats!

Every First Saturday of the month, 9am-5pm
Give yourself time to rest and reflect. Life can get busy and stressful. It's so easy for each of us to lose perspective as we juggle it all. That's why it's so important to make time specifically for you. A mindful- ness retreat allows you to unplug from distractions and recharge your spiritual batteries. All are welcomed.

Full-day retreat donation is $45, which includes vegetarian lunch and tea. FREE for Seniors and Students
Saturday Dates:

1/7/12 retreat brochure here!
Future dates: 2/4/12, 3/3/12, 4/7/12, 5/5/12, 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/12, 9/1/12, 10/6/12, 11/3/12, 12/1/12.
Retreat Schedule:

9-10:00 am...Yoga/Qi Gong

10:15...Tea Break and Introduction

10:15-11...Meditation Session

11-11:45...Recitation & Chanting

12-1pm...Vegetarian Lunch

1-1:45...Walking Meditation

2-3:15...Dharma Talk/ Recitation/Q&a

3:30-4:30...Yoga/Qi Gong and/or Group Activity

4:30-5:00 Meditation, Closing Recitation Sutra of Loving-Kindness
and Om Amoga chant

Print and share the brochure at this link.

Special Request

WINTER APPEAL. PLEASE HELP.

A Buddhist Parable of the Lady and the Lamp

One day on the street the old woman encountered a long procession of carts carrying a large quantity of flax oil. Upon asking, she learned that the oil was a donation which the king of the country, was sending to the Buddha. Deeply moved, the old woman also longed to make an offering, but she had no money whatsoever. She decided to cut off her own hair and sell it.

With that money she bought a small amount of flax oil and went to offer it to the Buddha. She thought: With so little oil a lamp will only burn half a night. However, if the Buddha recognizes my faith and feels compassion for me, then the lamp will burn throughout the night.

Her wish was fulfilled and the lamp continued to burn throughout the night, while all the other lamps went out in the strong winds which blew from the direction of Mount Sumeru. When day broke, people tried to blow it out, but, on the contrary, her lamp continued to glow all the more, so brightly as to almost illuminate the entire world.

We are reaching out to you to ask for financial support to keep our Temple "lamps" on throughout the winter. The operating costs for Dae Yen Sa Temple, especially heat, electricity and food are considerable.

The Temple does not charge membership fees. Programs such as Saturday Yoga/QiGong, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch; Wednesday Dharma School; Movie Nights and other special events are led by volunteers and depend entirely on individual contributions. Dae Yen Sa's mission is to welcome all, and in order to keep these programs alive, the Temple is counting on your financial support.

While we are mindful that the present economy has affected many, we hope you will make a contribution today that is right for you. Like the story of the Lady and the Lamp, even modest offerings are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization as such, your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your check payable to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple

You may hand your offering directly to Su Yen Sunim at the Temple or mail to:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
c/o Su Yen Sunim
19 Kinsey Road,
New Hartford Connecticut, 06057

Thank you in advance for your generosity and care.

May you be Peaceful, Happy and Well.

Namu.

Bo Gak (eduardo)

13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony

Jason sitting on the steps of one of the beautiful temples at Bak Lim Sa during the 13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony.

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
Go to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

The 5 Wonderful Precepts:

I undertake the training to abstain from taking life

I undertake the training to abstain from taking what is not given

I undertake the training to abstain from sexual misconduct

I undertake the training to abstain from false speech

I undertake the training to abstain from substances which cause intoxication and heedlessness

"There are more precepts that a Buddhist could be expected to follow but it is all according to your area of practice. For example as an ordained Lay Buddhist you are expected to follow at least seven of the ten Monk ordained monastic monk precepts. Ordained monastics are expected to follow ten precepts although there are those lay Buddhists that will also choose to follow the ten precepts themselves. As a fully ordained monk who lives the monastic life and lives in the temple of monastery you could be expected to follow 250 precepts or more or less depending on your school and temple."

Read more here:
http://www.examiner.com/zen-buddhism-in-national/living-the-five-precepts

Enjoy this heartwarming teaching...

VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks for supporting your local temple and meditation center!

There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know! Please volunteer your skills. Offer a talk or workshop,

Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!

A big thank you to Eduardo and Aaron leading the Dharma talks on Wednesday night at Dae Yen Sa and so many others that volunteer their time and attention.

There are many reasons to visit the temple! Here are just a few:

Participate in beneficial shopping!

The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt. Your shopping benefits the temple!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".

The Kim's have generously supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library.

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2011 December Announcements

2011-12-05T18:30:00.000-08:00

2011
December Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Happy Holidays!

May all beings be filled with joy and peace.
May all beings everywhere,
The strong and the weak,
The great and the small,
The mean and the powerful,
The short and the long,
the subtle and the gross:
May all beings everywhere,
Seen and unseen,
Dwelling far off or nearby,
Being or waiting to become:
May all be filled with lasting joy.
Let no one deceive another,..

Contents:

1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Special Event!

Day of Mindfulness Retreats!

Every First Saturday of the month, 9am-5pm
Give yourself time to rest and reflect. Life can get busy and stressful. It's so easy for each of us to lose perspective as we juggle it all. That's why it's so important to make time specifically for you. A mindful- ness retreat allows you to unplug from distractions and recharge your spiritual batteries. All are welcomed.

Full-day retreat donation is $45, which includes vegetarian lunch and tea. FREE for Seniors and Students
Saturday Dates:

12/3/11, 1/7/12, 2/4/12, 3/3/12, 4/7/12, 5/5/12, 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/12, 9/1/12, 10/6/12, 11/3/12, 12/1/12.
Retreat Schedule:

9-10:00 am...Yoga/Qi Gong

10:15...Tea Break and Introduction

10:15-11...Meditation Session

11-11:45...Recitation & Chanting

12-1pm...Vegetarian Lunch

1-1:45...Walking Meditation

2-3:15...Dharma Talk/ Recitation/Q&a

3:30-4:30...Yoga/Qi Gong and/or Group Activity

4:30-5:00 Meditation, Closing Recitation Sutra of Loving-Kindness
and Om Amoga chant

Print and share the brochure at this link.

Special Request

WINTER APPEAL. PLEASE HELP.

A Buddhist Parable of the Lady and the Lamp

One day on the street the old woman encountered a long procession of carts carrying a large quantity of flax oil. Upon asking, she learned that the oil was a donation which the king of the country, was sending to the Buddha. Deeply moved, the old woman also longed to make an offering, but she had no money whatsoever. She decided to cut off her own hair and sell it.

With that money she bought a small amount of flax oil and went to offer it to the Buddha. She thought: With so little oil a lamp will only burn half a night. However, if the Buddha recognizes my faith and feels compassion for me, then the lamp will burn throughout the night.

Her wish was fulfilled and the lamp continued to burn throughout the night, while all the other lamps went out in the strong winds which blew from the direction of Mount Sumeru. When day broke, people tried to blow it out, but, on the contrary, her lamp continued to glow all the more, so brightly as to almost illuminate the entire world.

We are reaching out to you to ask for financial support to keep our Temple "lamps" on throughout the winter. The operating costs for Dae Yen Sa Temple, especially heat, electricity and food are considerable.

The Temple does not charge membership fees. Programs such as Saturday Yoga/QiGong, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch; Wednesday Dharma School; Movie Nights and other special events are led by volunteers and depend entirely on individual contributions. Dae Yen Sa's mission is to welcome all, and in order to keep these programs alive, the Temple is counting on your financial support.

While we are mindful that the present economy has affected many, we hope you will make a contribution today that is right for you. Like the story of the Lady and the Lamp, even modest offerings are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization as such, your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your check payable to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple

You may hand your offering directly to Su Yen Sunim at the Temple or mail to:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
c/o Su Yen Sunim
19 Kinsey Road,
New Hartford Connecticut, 06057

Thank you in advance for your generosity and care.

May you be Peaceful, Happy and Well.

Namu.

Bo Gak (eduardo)

13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony

Jason sitting on the steps of one of the beautiful temples at Bak Lim Sa during the 13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony.

Dae Yen Sa Film Festival!

Dae Yen Sa's nine-week "Film Festival" Series is completed! Special thanks to everyone attending!

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, traveled to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time. For those that were not able to see the event in person, a film of the event is available online.

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
Go to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

25-Week Dharma Study Course!

On July 13 the new 25-week Dharma Discovery began at Dae Yen Sa. See the attached syllabus for details, and pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you are able and allowed to post it where it can be seen by many people, please do. Thanks you for your interest!

Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM and include meditation, shared reading, dharma talk, discussion, tea ceremony and a fruit party social. This course runs from July 13 through December 28, 2011. There are no attendance expectations; Please come whenever you can!

Dharma study is tuition-free! Sangha members are instead suggested to practice the paramita of [reciprocal] generosity,donating commensurate to the benefits of participating and their financial ability.

Metta!

***Brochure***
***Syllabus***

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

A Human Approach to World Peace

Science and technology, though capable of creating immeasurable material comfort, cannot replace the age-old spiritual and humanitarian values that have largely shaped world civilization, in all its national forms, as we know it today. No one can deny the unprecedented material benefit of science and technology, but our basic human problems remain; we are still faced with the same, if not more, suffering, fear, and tension. Thus it is only logical to try to strike a balance between material developments on the one hand and the development of spiritual, human values on the other. In order to bring about this great adjustment, we need to revive our humanitarian values...

See more on the website at this link:

http://www.dalailama.com/messages/world-peace/a-human-approach-to-peace

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Wednesday Dharma School

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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

Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

Spiritual Lawyer On The Best Of Alan Watts

A LIFE HISTORY OF Alan Watts

VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks for supporting your local temple and meditation center!

There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know! Please volunteer your skills. Offer a talk or workshop,

Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!

A big thank you to Eduardo and Aaron leading the Dharma talks on Wednesday night at Dae Yen Sa and so many others that volunteer their time and attention.

There are many reasons to visit the temple! Here are just a few:

Participate in beneficial shopping!

The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt. Your shopping benefits the temple!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".

The Kim's have generously supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library.

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

VISIT!

2011-11-17T16:39:00.000-08:00

VISIT!

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

There are many reasons to visit the temple! Here are just a few:

Art Experience!

Thanks to Bo Kag for the photo and to Lori and Nestor for their snow Buddha handiwork during the October storm anomaly! Dae Yen Sa is packed with traditional art from Korea as well as more contemporary spiritual art.

Take a Trip!

Jason on the steps of one of the beautiful temples at Bak Lim Sa during the group trip to Bak Lim Sa's 13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony. Dae Yen Sa members gather for group trips a few times every year. Thank you Jason for the photo!

Participate in beneficial shopping and resolve a koan!

The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt. Your shopping benefits the temple and you may resolve your favorite koan!

Watch a Movie!

Dae Yen Sa's currently is running a "Film Festival" Series showing movies every Friday!

Keep apprised of historic events in the Buddhist world!

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, traveled to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time.

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html

Go to the page and click "LIVE" to watch!

Experience a Temple Retreat.
Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

Volunteer Your Skills!
There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know! Offer a talk or workshop. Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple.

Meet other interesting and talented people!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems". The Kim's have generously supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library.

Appreciate the cultural exchange.
Learn about the symbolism and meaning of Korean spiritual art. Meet a Tibetan monk. See a sand mandala being constructed.

Share a vegetarian meal with friends.
Many events include a Korean vegetarian lunch!

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2011 November Announcements

2011-11-16T18:41:00.000-08:00

2011
November Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Snow Buddha!

Thanks to Bo Kag for the photo and to Lori and Nestor for their handiwork during the October storm anomaly!

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Special Request

WINTER APPEAL. PLEASE HELP.

A Buddhist Parable of the Lady and the Lamp

One day on the street the old woman encountered a long procession of carts carrying a large quantity of flax oil. Upon asking, she learned that the oil was a donation which the king of the country, was sending to the Buddha. Deeply moved, the old woman also longed to make an offering, but she had no money whatsoever. She decided to cut off her own hair and sell it.

With that money she bought a small amount of flax oil and went to offer it to the Buddha. She thought: With so little oil a lamp will only burn half a night. However, if the Buddha recognizes my faith and feels compassion for me, then the lamp will burn throughout the night.

Her wish was fulfilled and the lamp continued to burn throughout the night, while all the other lamps went out in the strong winds which blew from the direction of Mount Sumeru. When day broke, people tried to blow it out, but, on the contrary, her lamp continued to glow all the more, so brightly as to almost illuminate the entire world.

We are reaching out to you to ask for financial support to keep our Temple "lamps" on throughout the winter. The operating costs for Dae Yen Sa Temple, especially heat, electricity and food are considerable.

The Temple does not charge membership fees. Programs such as Saturday Yoga/QiGong, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch; Wednesday Dharma School; Movie Nights and other special events are led by volunteers and depend entirely on individual contributions. Dae Yen Sa's mission is to welcome all, and in order to keep these programs alive, the Temple is counting on your financial support.

While we are mindful that the present economy has affected many, we hope you will make a contribution today that is right for you. Like the story of the Lady and the Lamp, even modest offerings are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization as such, your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your check payable to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple

You may hand your offering directly to Su Yen Sunim at the Temple or mail to:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
c/o Su Yen Sunim
19 Kinsey Road,
New Hartford Connecticut, 06057

Thank you in advance for your generosity and care.

May you be Peaceful, Happy and Well.

Namu.

Bo Gak (eduardo)

13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony

Jason sitting on the steps of one of the beautiful temples at Bak Lim Sa.

The gathering at Bak Lim Sa Korean Temple in Summitville, NY, for the 13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony was a great success! Catch some of your friends that attended to see photos of the beautiful traditional buildings on the grounds and all the events!

Dae Yen Sa Film Festival!

Dae Yen Sa's nine-week "Film Festival" Series continues each Friday, gathering at 7:00 PM, and will starting the movie at 7:30. Showings, and as many thereafter as weather will permit is outdoors. The movies will all have a Buddhist themes or stories, and are family appropriate. One of the movies that we are aware of does have a scene or two that could be considered "mature". When this one comes up, we will notify you in the reminder e-mail.

We ask for a five dollar donation to the temple to cover costs, and this will include popcorn and hot chocolate or bottled water.

For information about the movie title, ratings (if available - some of the films are not rated), and descriptions of the film can be given on an individual basis by contacting Lori Chernyha at lchernyha@gmail.com . Sign up for email announcements to stay informed! Please come and enjoy the show!! We encourage you to bring family, friends, and neighbors!

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, traveled to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time. For those that were not able to see the event in person, a film of the event is available online.

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
Go to the page and click LIVE to watch!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Miracles:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama: "What’s the meaning of miracle? Miracle is something unexpected. I think a hundred years ago, jumbo jets or some of these really...computers—I think in their eye this is something miracle. Because Miracle is something you cannot understand. So now I think within this century we may find some new ideas or new facts. So far we spent all our energy and time for research on matter, not internal world. This skull— small space, but lot of mysterious things still there."

See more on the website for the film THE BUDDHA

http://www.pbs.org/thebuddha/miracles/

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Wednesday Dharma School

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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

Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

Garchen Rinpoche Documentary Official Preview 2011

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS

Born on the roof of the world.
Discovered by a king as the reincarnation of a great Lama.
He fought to save his country, defending the Jewel of Tibet.
Imprisoned for 20 years, he practiced the Buddha's teachings in secret.
Upon release, he emerged an awakened master.
To rebuild the Dharma, he risked his life.
Today, he travels the globe as Love.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF GARCHEN TRIPTRUL RINPOCHE

This film is a rare and intimate portrait of an astonishing man.
One experiences the world of Tibetan Buddhism through his unusally inspiring and revealing life story. His journey moves and instructs us, in a uniquely universal way, to have the courage to embody pure Love, the highest potential of the human mind.

a film by Christina Lundberg

More information about this film on their website:
www.ForTheBenefitOfAllBeings.com

more of the preview can be seen online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUqhifbD3o

VOLUNTEERS!
Thanks for supporting your local temple and meditation center!
There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know! Please volunteer your skills. Offer a talk or workshop,
Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!
A big thank you to Eduardo and Aaron leading the Dharma talks on Wednesday night at Dae Yen Sa and so many others that volunteer their time and attention.

There are many reasons to visit the temple! Here are just a few:

Participate in beneficial shopping!
The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt. Your shopping benefits the temple!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".
The Kim's have generously supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library.

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2011 October Announcements

2011-10-05T16:42:00.000-07:00

2011
October Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Congratulations to Aaron, Eduardo and seven others receiving the Five Precepts. See more photos of Wednesday night dharma here!

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony

You are invited to Bak Lim Sa Korean Temple in Summitville, NY, for the 13th Annual Open Mountain Ceremony to commemorate the completion of the building of the Community living quarters on the grounds. This promises to be a wonderful day of celebration and a fulfilling retreat experience. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim 860-459-6255 if you are interested in carpooling.

See the flier for more information! Namu.

Dae Yen Sa Film Festival!

Please join in our nine-week "Film Festival" Series, each Friday, starting the 9th of September. We gather at 7:00 PM, and will start the movie at 7:30. The showings, and as many thereafter as weather will permit is outdoors - kind of like a "drive-in"! Should be fun!! With that in mind, dress accordingly, bring lawn chairs, cushions, blankets, what have you. Also, you might want to consider some bug repellent - you never know what other sentient beings may want to attend.

The movies will all have a Buddhist theme or story, and are pretty much family appropriate. One of the movies that we are aware of does have a scene or two that could be considered "mature". When this one comes up, we will notify you in the reminder e-mail.

Our license to show these movies prohibits us from using the names of the films in these temple-wide announcements. For information about the movie title, ratings (if available - some of the films are not rated), and descriptions of the film can be given on an individual basis by contacting Lori Chernyha at lchernyha@gmail.com .

So, please come and enjoy the show!! We encourage you to bring family, friends, neighbors, whomever.

We ask for a five dollar donation to the temple to cover costs, and this will include popcorn and hot chocolate or bottled water.

We will send announcements weekly with a description of the featured film, and any specifics that may apply. Again for further information contact Lori via e-mail.

Hope to see you all there,
Namu

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, traved to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time. For those that were not able to see the event in person, the event is available online.
www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
Go to the page and click LIVE to watch!

New 25-Week Dharma Study Course!

On July 13 a new 25-week Dharma Discovery begins at Dae Yen Sa. Please see the attached syllabus for details, and pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you are able and allowed to post it where it can be seen by many people, please do. Thanks you for your interest!

Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM and include meditation, shared reading, dharma talk, discussion, tea ceremony and a fruit party social. This course runs from July 13 through December 28, 2011. There are no attendance expectations; Please come whenever you can!

Dharma study is tuition-free! Sangha members are instead suggested to practice the paramita of [reciprocal] generosity,donating commensurate to the benefits of participating and their financial ability.

Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Receipts provided upon request.

Metta!

***Brochure***
***Syllabus***

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!

Make checks to mail or bring to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7 PM for meditation, meditation, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!). Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

This is a very rich and exciting new 25-week study beginning next Wednesday.

The course, entitled "Finding One Buddhism: From Scripture to No Doctrine", is being led by Brother Aaron Doyle. We are all grateful for his time, teaching, insights and big heart!

This terrific sharing of Wisdom will help us enter into questions of Buddhist identity, provide new insights on Buddha-Dharma and help nourish us on the Bodhisattva path.

Participate for all 25 weeks, or as you can. Syllabus is attached.

Also, there is great beauty in the support of the Sangha (community). We may practice individually, but we do not walk the path alone. We have each other.

I am grateful for your wisdom, encouraged by your commitment to the practice, and feel privileged to be able to gather as community in this very special way.

If you are a regular visitor to Sangha, then you understand. If you have not yet experienced Dae Yen Sa, we invite you, with the wide open 1,000 arms of Kwan Seum Bosal,the Bodhisattva of Supreme Compassion, to come and see.

So Welcome ... we hope to see you on Wednesday 7/13/11 at 7pm.

Namu,

ps. Feel free to bring a dharma buddy with you!

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Thanks and Namu!

Much Metta.

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

The Dharma class briefly practiced a form of movement meditation at the end of our Dharma study evening called Sati Meditation. It's a profoundly powerful technique for developing present-moment awareness, as it's not possible to let the mind wander while doing it. Sati meditation is also a great way to exercise your ability to alternate between using the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

If you would like more information, and to watch videos of the technique performed by a master of it, please visit http://www.mahasati.org/. I recommend reading some of the accompanying literature to help understand the background.

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Wednesday Dharma School
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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
Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

Kharma and Rebirth

Aaron presenting information on Karma and Rebirth at the Wednesday evening Dharma class.

VOLUNTEERS!
Support your local temple and meditation center!

A special thanks goes out to volunteers and supporters of the temple!
There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know!

Volunteer Your Skills!
Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!

Participate in beneficial shopping!
The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt

Offer a talk or workshop!
While we have the Wisdom of the Triple Gem we also recognize the network of members and friends with wisdom to share with Dae Yen Sa. If you, or anyone you know, has an interest in presenting a workshop/lecture/training that is relevant and appropriate to Buddhist principles and practice, please speak with Eduardo. At present, the Temple does not have funds for lecturers. Any presentation would be considered a donation would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Buy a special book!
Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".
The Kim's have supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library. You can help build an important network! Please let the temple and the Kim's know of any valuable networking connections to continue keeping this wonderful book in the public's eyes and hearts!

Dae Yen Sa plans on binding several of their prayer books together into one volume for members to use during prayer and ceremonies.

Special Mentions!
A very special thanks goes out to Ms. Grace Kim of Blooming Ridgefield who provides many of the beautiful flower arrangements at the temple. Please visit her site at http://bloomingridgefield.com/ .
A big thank you to Eduardo and Aaron leading the Dharma talks on Wednesday night at Dae Yen Sa. Also thanks to Robin for the Thursday night Yoga class!

Please consider donating to the temple!
Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760
daeyensatemple@gmail.com
Donations greatly appreciated!
VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2011 September Announcements

2011-08-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

2011
September Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

The Dalai Lama said animations work just as well as traditional prayer wheels. As the image spins, waves of compassion emanate in all directions purifying the area. The spinning of hard drives of several thousand rotations per minute can also add to the effect!

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Dae Yen Sa Film Festival!
Dear Sangha: We are pleased to announce the start of our nine-week "Film Festival" Series, this Friday, the 9th of September. We will gather at 7:00 PM, and will start the movie at 7:30. Our intention for this first showing, and as many thereafter as weather will permit, is to have the film outdoors - kind of like a "drive-in"! Should be fun!! With that in mind, dress accordingly, bring lawn chairs, cushions, blankets, what have you. Also, you might want to consider some bug repellent - you never know what other sentient beings may want to attend.

The movies will all have a Buddhist theme or story, and are pretty much family appropriate. One of the movies that we are aware of does have a scene or two that could be considered "mature". When this one comes up, we will notify you in the reminder e-mail.

Our license to show these movies prohibits us from using the names of the films in these temple-wide announcements. For information about the movie title, ratings (if available - some of the films are not rated), and descriptions of the film can be given on an individual basis by contacting Lori Chernyha at lchernyha@gmail.com .

So, please come and enjoy the show!! We encourage you to bring family, friends, neighbors, whomever.

We ask for a five dollar donation to the temple to cover costs, and this will include popcorn and hot chocolate or bottled water.

We will send announcements weekly with a description of the featured film, and any specifics that may apply. Again for further information contact Lori via e-mail.

Hope to see you all there,
Namu

We're All Invited to an
INTERFAITH PRAYER GATHERING TO REMEMBER 9/11

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. Pastor Kim Wadhams from the Morris UCC church has invited the Dae Yen Sa Sangha to participate in a remembrance ceremony officiated by spiritual leaders from the Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, Catholic, and Christian traditions.

Sangha member David Zucker will be offering music throughout the service and a concluding candle lighting ceremony will take place in remembrance of the lives lost on 9/11.

You are all invited! As Pastor Wadhams has stated, his hope is to fill the church! Come offer your prayers and aspirations for peace.

Date: Sunday Sept. 11, 2011

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Morris Congregational United Church of Christ, 9 East St., Morris, CT. 203-910-8386.

WE INVITE YOU TO BE A PART OF THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME HISTORIC EVENT.

Enlightened Seon (Zen) Master Jinje , the 79th Patriarch in the Korean lineage of the Buddha, will travel to the West for the first, and perhaps only, time.

The Riverside Church in the City of New York
490 Riverside Drive at 120th Street
New York City

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Seating begins 6:30 PM
Program begins promptly at 7:00 PM
Details Attached.

Please Contact Su Yen Sunim 860-459-6255 for carpooling opportunities.

Print and share the brochure here.

Mindfulness for Daily Living

Join the support group for people learning to practice meditation in a Western society life. The group meets every other week at Dae Yen Sa from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information can be found on the on Facebook. Check out the wiki about Vipassanā to understand the group focus.

Share the Brochure ! Click the link to print or share the brochure on your favorite online sites!

New 25-Week Dharma Study Course!

On July 13 a new 25-week Dharma Discovery begins at Dae Yen Sa. Please see the attached syllabus for details, and pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you are able and allowed to post it where it can be seen by many people, please do. Thanks you for your interest!

Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM and include meditation, shared reading, dharma talk, discussion, tea ceremony and a fruit party social. This course runs from July 13 through December 28, 2011. There are no attendance expectations; Please come whenever you can!

Dharma study is tuition-free! Sangha members are instead suggested to practice the paramita of [reciprocal] generosity,donating commensurate to the benefits of participating and their financial ability.

Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Receipts provided upon request.

Metta!

***Brochure***
***Syllabus***

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends to pay their tax bill. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!

Make checks to mail or bring to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7 PM for meditation, meditation, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!). Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

This is a very rich and exciting new 25-week study beginning next Wednesday.

The course, entitled "Finding One Buddhism: From Scripture to No Doctrine", is being led by Brother Aaron Doyle. We are all grateful for his time, teaching, insights and big heart!

This terrific sharing of Wisdom will help us enter into questions of Buddhist identity, provide new insights on Buddha-Dharma and help nourish us on the Bodhisattva path.

Participate for all 25 weeks, or as you can. Syllabus is attached.

Also, there is great beauty in the support of the Sangha (community). We may practice individually, but we do not walk the path alone. We have each other.

I am grateful for your wisdom, encouraged by your commitment to the practice, and feel privileged to be able to gather as community in this very special way.

So Welcome ... we hope to see you on Wednesday 7/13/11 at 7pm.

Namu,

ps. Feel free to bring a dharma buddy with you!

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Thanks and Namu!

Much Metta.

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Om Mani Padme Hum

Mantra in Tibetan script

Tibetan Buddhists believe that saying the mantra (prayer) Om Mani Padme Hum, invites the blessings of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion.

They also believe you can produce the same effect by spinning the written form of the mantra around in a prayer wheel (called "Mani wheels" by the Tibetans). The effect is said to be multiplied when more copies of the mantra are included, and spinning the Mani wheels faster increases the benefit as well.

See more information and digital prayer wheels here.

Largest Prayer Wheel in the World

The largest prayer wheel in the world is located in Zhongdian / Shangri-la, China. It is a Tibetan buddhist prayer wheel. A prayer wheel is a cylindrical "wheel" on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather, or coarse cotton. Traditionally, the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is written in Sanskrit on the outside of the wheel. Also sometimes depicted are Dakinis, Protectors and very often the 8 auspicious symbols Ashtamangala. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the lineage texts regarding prayer wheels, spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the prayers.

2011 August Announcements

2011-08-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

2011
August Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Buddhist art and statuary contain symbols that speak about their stories and teachings.

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Mindfulness Retreat

Join in the retreat Saturday, August 6, 2011! Tell your friends and share the brochure too! Everyone is welcome.

How can we be peaceful, happy and well in the present moment, if we are lost in the past, or anticipating the future? The answer is Mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness is about bringing our full attention to whatever is in front of us, in the present moment, without letting distractions of the mind pull us away. When walking, walk. When sitting, sit. When eating, eat. With Mindfulness, life can become fresher, more authentic, calmer, and more fulfilling. Let's spend the day together learning and practicing Mindfulness! Namu.

Link to share or print brochure!

Mindfulness for Daily Living

Join the support group for people learning to practice meditation in a Western society life. The group meets every other week at Dae Yen Sa from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information can be found on the on Facebook. Check out the wiki about Vipassanā to understand the group focus.

Share the Brochure ! Click the link to print or share the brochure on your favorite online sites!

New 25-Week Dharma Study Course!

On July 13 a new 25-week Dharma Discovery begins at Dae Yen Sa. Please see the attached syllabus for details, and pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you are able and allowed to post it where it can be seen by many people, please do. Thanks you for your interest!

Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM and include meditation, shared reading, dharma talk, discussion, tea ceremony and a fruit party social. This course runs from July 13 through December 28, 2011. There are no attendance expectations; Please come whenever you can!

Dharma study is tuition-free! Sangha members are instead suggested to practice the paramita of [reciprocal] generosity,donating commensurate to the benefits of participating and their financial ability.

Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Receipts provided upon request.

Metta!

***Brochure***
***Syllabus***

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends to pay their tax bill. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!

Make checks to mail or bring to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7 PM for meditation, meditation, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!). Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

This is a very rich and exciting new 25-week study beginning next Wednesday.

The course, entitled "Finding One Buddhism: From Scripture to No Doctrine", is being led by Brother Aaron Doyle. We are all grateful for his time, teaching, insights and big heart!

This terrific sharing of Wisdom will help us enter into questions of Buddhist identity, provide new insights on Buddha-Dharma and help nourish us on the Bodhisattva path.

Participate for all 25 weeks, or as you can. Syllabus is attached.

Also, there is great beauty in the support of the Sangha (community). We may practice individually, but we do not walk the path alone. We have each other.

I am grateful for your wisdom, encouraged by your commitment to the practice, and feel privileged to be able to gather as community in this very special way.

So Welcome ... we hope to see you on Wednesday 7/13/11 at 7pm.

Namu,

ps. Feel free to bring a dharma buddy with you!

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Thanks and Namu!

Much Metta.

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Buddha Eyes

On virtually every stupa (Buddhist shrine) in Nepal, there are giant pairs of eyes staring out from the four sides of the main tower.

These are Buddha Eyes (also known as Wisdom Eyes), and they look out in the four directions to symbolize the omniscience (all-seeing) of a Buddha.

The Buddha eyes are so prevalent throughout the country that they have become a symbol of Nepal itself.

Between the Buddha's eyes where the nose would be is a curly symbol that looks like question mark.

This is the Nepali character for the number 1, which symbolizes unity of all the things as well as the one way to reach enlightenment—through the Buddha's teachings.

Above this is a third eye, symbolizing the all-seeing wisdom of the Buddha.

See more on religious symbols here.

2011 July Announcements

2011-07-04T19:29:00.000-07:00

2011
July Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Join Chris every other Saturday evening for group meditation and teachings!

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Mindfulness for Daily Living

Join the support group for people learning to practice meditation in a Western society life. The group meets every other week at Dae Yen Sa from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information can be found on the on Facebook. Check out the wiki about Vipassanā to understand the group focus.

Share the Brochure ! Click the link to print or share the brochure on your favorite online sites!

New 25-Week Dharmy Study Course!

On July 13 a new 25-week Dharma Discovery begins at Dae Yen Sa. Please see the attached syllabus for details, and pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you are able and allowed to post it where it can be seen by many people, please do. Thanks you for your interest!

Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM and include meditation, shared reading, dharma talk, discussion, tea ceremony and a fruit party social. This course runs from July 13 through December 28, 2011. There are no attendance expectations; Please come whenever you can!

Dharma study is tuition-free! Sangha members are instead suggested to practice the paramita of [reciprocal] generosity,donating commensurate to the benefits of participating and their financial ability.

Dae Yen Sa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Receipts provided upon request.

Metta!

***Brochure***
***Syllabus***

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends to pay their tax bill. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!

Make checks to mail or bring to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7 PM for meditation, meditation, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!). Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Thanks and Namu!

Much Metta.

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

We live in THE country of Freedom. Many people have lost lives to protect and advance this.

Yet many are still not free... trapped by attachments or denial. We each must strive to practice deep and honest looking to know liberation from our own greed, anger and ignorance, to become completely free, to give and receive love as a bodhisattva, and to ease the pain of the world.

What will you let go of right now in order to be more free?

Happy Independence Day.
Namu,

Eduardo

2011 June Announcements

2011-06-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

2011 June Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Baby Buddha

Contents:

1. Events and Announcements

2. Dharma School Series

3. Buddha Thought

4. Schedule Reminders

5. Dae Yen Sa Video

6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Tuesday Evening Series!

This round of the temple's new series is completed! Thanks for joining in and supporting the Temple!

Buddha's Birthday!

Click here to view the photos! Thank you for joining in!

Lotus Sutra Retreat Day!

See the photos from the day here!

Mindfulness for Daily Living (Formerly known as Insight Meditation Group)

Share the new Brochure! Click the link to print or share the brochure on your favorite online sites!
Join in the support group for people learning to practice meditation in a Western society life.

This group meets every other week at Dae Yen Sa from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information can be found on the Insight Meditation Group site on Facebook or contact the numbers on the brochure. Check out the wiki about Vipassanā to understand the group focus.

This Unrepeatable Moment Retreat!

The 10th annual one day Buddhist retreat (sesshin) held at the beautiful Dae Yen Sa Temple on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Contact the temple, Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut or the Buddhist 12 Step Group of Connecticut for registration and details. This Unrepeatable Moment experience underscores presence and the profound sense of gratitude. The day includes basic sitting meditation instruction and practice, walking meditation, yoga, voice meditation, noble silence, discussions & a delicious Korean vegetarian lunch. Registration is from April 9 through June 9, 2011. Visit http://dharmaquest.bffct.net/id22.html for more information. Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request:

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends to pay their tax bill. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!
Make checks to mail or bring to:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7PM for meditation, tonglen practice, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!).

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Thanks and Namu!

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Buddhist Lojong Slogan: Regard All Dharmas as Dreams.

Why regard your every waking moment as a big Truman Show-like dream?

Because then you’ll chill, get a sense of humor, and go with the flow, brau. Okay, time for commentary from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. Yes: Pema Chodron:

…simply, regard everything as a dream. Life is a dream. Death is also a dream, for that matter; waking is a dream and sleeping is a dream. Another way to put this is: “Every situation is a passing memory”. It is said that with these slogans that are pointing to absolute truth—openness—one should not say “Oh, yes, I know,” but that one should just allow a mental gap to open, and wonder, “Could it be? Am I dreaming this?” Pinch yourself. Dreams are just as convincing as waking reality. You could begin to contemplate the fact that things are not as solid or as reliable as they seem.

Read the entire writing here.

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

2011 Lotus Retreat Presentation

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Wednesday Dharma School

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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 1
1:30 AM to 12:30 PM Korean Vegetarian Lunch

Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days.
Watch the newsletter for announcements!

Saturday Mindfullness for Everyday Living Meditation Group
6:00 PM -7:30 PM every other week. Contact the temple or the numbers on the brochure for dates.

VOLUNTEERS!

Support your local temple and meditation center!

A special thanks goes out to volunteers and supporters of the temple!

There are many ways to support your temple including donations. If you have something special to contribute, please let us know!

Volunteer Your Skills!

Assistance with preparations for special events, weekends and teaching nights is always greatly appreciated. This includes assistance in the kitchen, setting up, taking down and any other donation of talent or effort that can assist the temple. You are always greatly appreciated! The temple does have some special requests from time to time as well. Thank you to all the people who make the wonderful experience at the temple possible for everyone!

Participate in beneficial shopping!

The temple now has available a selection of great merchandise! Please stop by to purchase a temple t-shirt or the favorite "WHO AM I?" koan t-shirt

Offer a talk or workshop!

While we have the Wisdom of the Triple Gem we also recognize the network of members and friends with wisdom to share with Dae Yen Sa. If you, or anyone you know, has an interest in presenting a workshop/lecture/training that is relevant and appropriate to Buddhist principles and practice, please speak with Eduardo. At present, the Temple does not have funds for lecturers. Any presentation would be considered a donation would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Buy a special book!

Aerim Kim, the author of this lovely book of poetry is a frequent visitor at Dae Yen Sa Temple. Her poetry style is free, fresh, heartfelt, and full of a joyful sparkle of emotion. The late Zen Master Seung Shang described Aerim's poetry as "zen poems".

The Kim's have supplied the temple with many copies of this book in order to help support the printing needs of the temple. Please contact Sue Yen Sunim to purchase copies of the book for your personal library. You can help build an important network! Please let the temple and the Kim's know of any valuable networking connections to continue keeping this wonderful book in the public's eyes and hearts! Dae Yen Sa plans on binding several of their prayer books together into one volume for members to use during prayer and ceremonies.

Special Mentions! A very special thanks goes out to Ms. Grace Kim of Blooming Ridgefield who provides many of the beautiful flower arrangements at the temple. Please visit her site at http://bloomingridgefield.com/ .

A big thank you to Eduardo, Aaron, Robin and Chris for leading some of the different classes at Dae Yen Sa!

Please consider donating to the temple!

Your assistance, no matter what amount, is greatly appreciated!

19 Kinsey Road New Hartford, CT 06057

Telephone: (860) 489-3254

Cell: (860) 459-6255

Fax: (860) 489-5760

daeyensatemple@gmail.com

Donations greatly appreciated!

VISIT DAE YEN SA ON FACEBOOK!

Mission Statement:

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit religious organization serving the spiritual needs of a diverse and dedicated community of lay practitioners. We offer instruction and participation in Buddhist religion, meditation forms, devotional chanting and worship, dharma principles and practices, yoga and other relevant programs. We welcome all who seek enlightenment of mind and freedom from suffering caused by human greed, hatred and delusion.

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization. Charitable contributions are tax exempt. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Namu.

2011 May Announcements

2011-05-06T16:34:00.000-07:00

2011 May Announcements

Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Baby Buddha

Please join in celebrating Buddha Day, Sunday, May 8, from 1PM - 2PM.

Contents:
1. Events and Announcements
2. Dharma School Series
3. Buddha Thought
4. Schedule Reminders
5. Dae Yen Sa Video
6. Volunteers

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Buddha's Birthday!

EVERYONE IS INVITED! Join the temple for Buddha's Birthday Ceremony on Sunday, May 8 from 1 PM to 2 PM! The day includes Dharma talk, Baby Buddha Bathing Ceremony and Korean vegetarian lunch will be served. See and share the brochure for more details!

Click this link to see and share the brochure!

Lotus Sutra Retreat Day!

May 21, 2011 save the date and join us from 9 AM to 5 PM!

Share the brochure by clicking here!

Insight Meditation Group

Join the support group for people learning to practice meditation in a Western society life. The group meets weekly at Dae Yen Sa from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information can be found on the Insight Meditation Group site on Facebook. Check out the wiki about Vipassanā to understand the group focus.

Share the Brochure! Click the link to print or share the brochure on your favorite online sites!

Tuesday Evening Series!

Take a look at the temple's new series!These talks are open to all Temple members as well as the general public. There is a suggested donation of ten dollars per event, per person to help cover Temple costs. Check out BUDDHA IN THE USA and ACTING TOGETHER TO CARE FOR CREATION!

Talks will cover topics concerning personal health as well as the health of the environment. The speakers are all experts in their fields. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce friends and families to our Temple in a comfortable, casual yet informative setting.

Use this link to share online or print copies of the brochure!

This Unrepeatable Moment Retreat!

The 10th annual one day Buddhist retreat (sesshin) held at the beautiful Dae Yen Sa Temple on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Contact the temple, Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut or the Buddhist 12 Step Group of Connecticut for registration and details. This Unrepeatable Moment experience underscores presence and the profound sense of gratitude. The day includes basic sitting meditation instruction and practice, walking meditation, yoga, voice meditation, noble silence, discussions & a delicious Korean vegetarian lunch. Registration is from April 9 through June 9, 2011.

Visit http://dharmaquest.bffct.net/id22.html for more information.

Temple merchandise is now available including the WHO ARE YOU t-shirt!

Special Request

The temple needs help from sangha members and friends to pay their tax bill. Please make a donation, no matter how small or large, to Dae Yen Sa. Your donations will be a great assistance!

Make checks to mail or bring to:
Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple
19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Contact: Sue Yen Sunim

DHARMA SCHOOL SERIES

Wednesday evening dharma school!

Please come on Wednesdays, at 7PM for meditation, tonglen practice, shared reading and discussion (plus a fruit party!). Individuals of all paths and beliefs are welcome; the only requirement is an open heart and mind. Dharma study is free; donations supporting temple efforts are appreciated.

Chanting & Meditation 7 pm - 7:45 pm
Dae Yen Sa Dharma School 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Note: A few brand-new copies of the book are available at the temple for the same price you would pay at a major online bookseller (around $11), or used copies can be found at online booksellers for as little as $2 or less (plus shipping):

Thanks and Namu!

Much Metta.

BUDDHIST THOUGHT:

Shakyamuni and the Lotus Sutra

The Lotus Sutra,... further taught the existence of an innate and universal truth known as the Buddha nature, the manifestation of which enables one to enjoy absolute happiness and to act with boundless compassion. Rather than stressing impermanence and the consequent need to eliminate earthly desires and attachments, the Lotus Sutra asserts the ultimate reality of the Buddha nature inherent in all life. It is therefore a teaching which profoundly affirms the realities of daily life, and which naturally encourages an active engagement with others and with the whole of human society.

The Lotus Sutra is also unique among the teachings of Shakyamuni in that it makes the attainment of enlightenment a possibility open to all people - without distinction based on race, gender, social standing or education.

Read the entire writing at
http://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/pages/staff/srharris/buddhism/Shak.html

SCHEDULE REMINDERS!

Tuesday Evening Series
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Wednesday Dharma School
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meditation and Dharma Study

Saturday Temple Regular Schedule:
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Yoga or Qi Gong
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
Dae Yen Sa offers retreat days throughout the year. Contact the temple to find out about upcoming retreat days, schedules, and activities for those days. Watch the newsletter for announcements!

Saturday Evening Insight Meditation Group
6:00 PM -7:30 PM

DAE YEN SA VIDEO

Yeongsanjae

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2009
URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/00186 Description: A central element of Korean Buddhist culture, Yeongsanjae is a re-enactment of Buddhas delivery of the Lotus Sutra on the Vulture Peak in India, through which philosophical and spiritual messages of Buddhism are expressed and people in attendance develop self-discipline.

Dae Yen Sa

2012 March Announcements

The Significance of Transference of Merits
to the Departed

Buddhist Rituals in Honoring the Dead

2012 February Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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Tea with Norwood: Rediscovering Ancient Realities

2012 January Announcements

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Dalai Lama speaks about his past and also about Buddha

2011 December Announcements

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Spiritual Lawyer On The Best Of Alan Watts

VISIT!

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2011 November Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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Garchen Rinpoche Documentary Official Preview 2011

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS

2011 October Announcements

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2011 September Announcements

Largest Prayer Wheel in the World

2011 August Announcements

2011 July Announcements

2011 June Announcements

2011 May Announcements

Shakyamuni and the Lotus Sutra

Dae Yen Sa

2012 March Announcements

The Significance of Transference of Merits to the Departed

Buddhist Rituals in Honoring the Dead

2012 February Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.htmlGo to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

Tea with Norwood: Rediscovering Ancient Realities

2012 January Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.htmlGo to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

Dalai Lama speaks about his past and also about Buddha

2011 December Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.htmlGo to the link above and click LIVE to watch!

Spiritual Lawyer On The Best Of Alan Watts

VISIT!

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2011 November Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.htmlGo to the page and click LIVE to watch!

Garchen Rinpoche Documentary Official Preview 2011

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS

2011 October Announcements

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.htmlGo to the page and click LIVE to watch!

2011 September Announcements

Largest Prayer Wheel in the World

2011 August Announcements

2011 July Announcements

2011 June Announcements

2011 May Announcements

Shakyamuni and the Lotus Sutra

The Significance of Transference of Merits
to the Departed

www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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www.jinje.us/Jinje.us/Home.html
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