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2012 May Announcements
2012 May Announcements Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center Korean vegetarian food served at the temple.
1. Events and Announcements
2. Buddha Thought 3. Schedule Reminders 4. Dae Yen Sa Video 5. Volunteers EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Buddha's Birthday Announcement
Join in Dae Yen Sa Temple's celebration of Buddha's Birthday!
Wednesday Dharma Study Announcement!
Beginning April 4, we will read and discuss Shantideva's The Way of the Bodhisattva. Words do not convey how precious this teaching is. Our Sangha studied it a few years ago and it remains one of the most remembered and cherished topics we've shared. It bears revisiting.
The Way of the Bodhisattva is profoundly concise, beautiful poetry that captures the essence of the Bodhisattva Ideal. Its verses are easy to grasp yet so pregnant with meaning that one cannot avoid being inspired to deep contemplation and selfless intention.
Please obtain a copy before then as we will do shared readings. The version we'll use is:
The Way of the Bodhisattva (Shambhala Library) [Hardcover]
by Shantideva and translated by the Padmakara Translation Group ISBN 978-1590306147
The hardcover version is available at Amazon for under $13:[The paperback version will save you 52 cents, or more if you buy it used.
With metta,
Bo Kyung (Aaron)
Anita's Memory Ceremony
See the photos here.
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: 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
BUDDHIST THOUGHT:
Excerpt From: Korean Buddhism
Korean Temple Food
In Korean Buddhist Temples, monks and nuns have a
special diet. They do not eat any meat or fish as they are considered to
be foods which cannot be eaten in temples as they are considered to be
intoxicants – the only animal product considered acceptable is milk. In
addition, monks and nuns do not eat five vegetables which are called
‘hot’ in flavor. These are: green onions, onions, garlic, leeks, a wild
rocambole.
The Mahaparnirvana Sutra (The Book of the Great Decease) mentions that the taking of meat and fish cuts the seed of compassion; the Lankavatara Sutra
explains that birds and animals might be the reincarnation of our
parents, siblings and friends from previous lives. Also these
‘intoxicants’ disturb our senses and so do not help us on the path to
wisdom, resulting in wrong actions and many mistakes. These are the main
reasons for the prohibitions. In addition, in the Surangama Sutra it is said that these
five ‘hot’ flavored vegetables, when fresh, affect our thinking and
lead us to obscene thoughts, and when cooked they stimulate our anger.
All of these are obstacles that deter us from practice. At first glance,
temple food seems to be the same as other vegetarian food, for only
vegetables are used – excluding garlic and onions and so on. The main
difference with other vegetarian food is that temple food is considered
an important means for encouraging spiritual practice, and thus it
differs from ordinary vegetarian food.
What do the practitioners have for their meals? The Ekottaragama Sutra says.
“ All rules in the world begin from the taking of food. Beings do not
exist without food.” In another sutra the Buddha explains, “ Food is
medicine.” This is the truly correct attitude that we should have when
we see food and partake of it in temple life. There the food is not
taken for the pleasure of the taste or the desire to eat, but for
sustaining the body with the necessary but minimal nutrition and
quantity in order to gain the best results in practice.
Read more at this link and see the weekly recipe!
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
The secret of Korean temple cooking popularity is in its eco-friendly
and traditional recipes. Recently, a temple of Jogye Order of Korean
Buddhism opens the restaurant for temple cooking. All the recipes are
based on Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, but its color and shape has
been upgraded even for non-believers to enjoy its taste. Arirang Today
will listen to the Buddhist nun, Dae-an, who has been putting an effort
to achieve the internationalization of Korean cuisine in temple cooking.ArirangTV Korean Temple Cooking 1May our family, friends and other loved ones 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!
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
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.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
2012 April Announcements
2012 April Announcements Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center Sister Su Yen Sunim by Eduardo Barrios barriosart.com 1. Events and Announcements EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS! Buddha's Birthday LATE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Dear friends Dae Yen Sa Temple sangha has been invited to join with Kwan Um School of Zen community in celebrating Buddha's Birthday on Saturday March 31, 2012 at 10am at Providence Zen Center in Rhode Island
We have been asked to provide a count of participants. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Eduardo by replying to the email that was sent by next Wednesday, March 28th. We are hoping to car pool from Dae Yen Sa leaving at roughly 7am on the 31st Providence Zen Center and Diamond Hill Zen Monastery (International Head Temple of the Kwan Um School of Zen) Guiding Teacher: Zen Master Bon Haeng and Nancy Hedgpeth JDPSN Address: 99 Pound Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Phone: (401) 658-1464 Residence: (401) 658-2499 Fax: (401) 658-1188 Email: info@providencezen.org Website: http://www.providencezen.org/ Facebook: PZC on Facebook Twitter: PZC on Twitter http://www.kwanumzen.org/2012/buddhas-birthday-celebration-2012/ Be sure to subscribe to Dae Yen Sa emails to receive announcements as soon as they are available. WEDNESDAY DHARMA STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT! Beginning April 4, we will read and discuss Shantideva's The Way of the Bodhisattva. Words do not convey how precious this teaching is. Our Sangha studied it a few years ago and it remains one of the most remembered and cherished topics we've shared. It bears revisiting. The Way of the Bodhisattva is profoundly concise, beautiful poetry that captures the essence of the Bodhisattva Ideal. Its verses are easy to grasp yet so pregnant with meaning that one cannot avoid being inspired to deep contemplation and selfless intention. Please join us on this journey, which will last into midsummer. Next week (March 28) we'll transition in the direction of Shantideva with a teaching on Bodhisattva Dharma. A week later (April 4) Brother Bo Gak will begin our study of The Way of the Bodhisattva with an introduction to the book. Please obtain a copy before then as we will do shared readings. The version we'll use is: The Way of the Bodhisattva (Shambhala Library) [Hardcover] by Shantideva and translated by the Padmakara Translation Group ISBN 978-1590306147 The hardcover version is available at Amazon for under $13: [The paperback version will save you 52 cents, or more if you buy it used. With metta, Bo Kyung (Aaron) SURPRISE VISIT PHOTOS! 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. Anita's Memory Ceremony See the photos 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. Saturday 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. BUDDHIST THOUGHT: Excerpt From Buddhist Studies Korean Buddhist Art |
Monday, March 5, 2012
2012 March Announcements
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. 1. Events and Announcements 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. Saturday Dates: 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. BUDDHIST THOUGHT: Excerpt From What Buddhists Believe The Significance of Transference of Merits |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
2012 February Announcements
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. 1. Events and Announcements 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. Saturday Dates: 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.
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