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2015 Special Dharma Events Archive

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Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat by Ven. Kong Xing

空心法師佛學講座 (in English)

April 10, 7:30-9:30pm, Public talk in English at U of Michigan, Ann Arbor

April 11, 10am – 5pm, Talk and Half-Day Retreat in English at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Detailed to be announced later

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Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat by Ven. Guo Xing -- Cancelled

果醒法師佛學講座 (in English and Chinese) -- Event Cancelled due to Ven. Guo Xing's Schedule

May 1, 7:30-9:30pm, Public talk in English at U of Michigan, Ann Arbor

May 2, 10am – May 3, 4pm, Two-Day Retreat in Chinese at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Detailed to be announced later

A Ch’an monk for 28 years,Venerable Guo Xing is dharma heir of the late great Ch’an Master ShengYen, He speaks fluent Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English. He trained in Taiwan under Ven. ShengYen and also in Theravada meditation in Thailand. He has assisted Master ShengYen in leading meditation retreats in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the United States for 20 years, totaling over more than 50 retreats. He has served as Guiding Teacher at Dharma Drum Mountain Monastic University in Taiwan. Presently he is Abbot of the Dharma Drum Retreat Center and Ch’an Meditation Center in New York.

法鼓山果醒法師為弘揚正法提倡禪修，將於五月一日在安娜堡為大眾開示一場英文佛法講座外，又於二日及三日在彌陀村禪修中心帶領二日默照禪修。默照禪由南宋曹洞宗的宏智正覺禪師所創，聖嚴法師接受曹洞宗傳承，為失傳已久的默照禪法賦予新生命，將之發揚光大。聖嚴法師認為「默，是不受自己內心以及環境的影響而動，心保持安定的狀態。照，則是清清楚楚知道所有的狀況」，例如不管外在受人如何的冷嘲打罵，不去理會它，對內心狀況知道會有煩惱、妄想，但是不去在乎它；清清楚楚的知道，但是不受影響，這就是默照。默照的修行強調在日常生活中用功，從行住坐臥中，清楚覺知自己的情緒及身心反應，心不染著、安定、清楚，而心仍自然運作，忠實的觀照萬物，讓事物如實呈現。果醒法師在二日禪修中，將介紹默照的觀念及方法，參加者除了有機會練習方法外，並可於小參時間請法師解答疑問，故初學或久修皆可穫益。

果醒法師1953年生於台灣，1986年跟隨法鼓山國際知名禪師聖嚴法師出家，是聖嚴法師的嫡傳弟子之一。果醒法師曾協助聖嚴法師在台灣、東南亞及美國各地，帶領至少五十多場禪修；曾任法鼓山禪修副都監、禪堂堂主等職，現任美國東初禪寺及象岡道場住持，經常於美國、加拿大各地帶領禪修和佛學講座，不遺餘力。果醒法師自在隨緣、平易近人中流露出對眾生的關懷，是位慈悲智慧兼俱的大善知識。

敬請把握此殊勝機會, 與您的家人及朋友共同參加，這深具啟發性的一系列課程。

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Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat by Brother Gilbert Gutierrez

May 22, 7:30-9:30pm, Public Lecture at U of Michigan, Ann Arbor

May 23, 10am – 5pm, One-Day Retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Dharma teacher Gilbert Gutierrez is the sole American Dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-Yen, the founder of the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association. Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) at the Riverside Chan Meditation Group in Riverside, California on weekly base. Gilbert’s teaching is known for offering Buddha Dharma, Buddhist origin and development, Gong’An (Chan stories), Silent Illumination meditation, Hua-Tou meditation, practical exercises, and lots of humor. Upon popular request, this is his 16th visit to Michigan. We cordially invite you to join these upcoming Dharma events.

Public Lecture: "Introduction to Chan Buddhism -- The origins and methods of Hua-Tou and Silent Illumination"

Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:30- 9:30 pm

2nd Floor, Kalamazoo Room, Michigan League, Central Campus, U of Michigan, 911 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor MI, 48109.

For parking, please search “Michigan League” on http://campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap to find parking structures nearby. For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002.

One-Day Meditation Retreat: "How not to meditate? An exploration of common errors and remedies in meditation methods"

Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10 am– 5 pm
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Lunch & dinner are provided; donation to help with expenses is requested.

Please click this link to register Online Registration

Teaching starts at 10 am. Please check in between 9:00–9:45 a.m. at Amitabha Village
For more information, lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Brief Biography Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

His parents were Mexico descents. He grew up and was raised as a Catholic in the United States. Gilbert obtained a BA and also a law degree at UCLA. In 1974, he was admitted to the California Bar. He has practiced law for over thirty years in Riverside California.

Growing up Catholic, Gilbert felt a strong tie with the Virgin Mary and the concept of universal compassion for all beings. But he also had religious doubts and felt a longing for a great truth which he knew existed but hadn’t found. His religious search took him to many corners, and he also practiced marital arts for years.

Being drawn to the meditative dimension of martial arts, Gilbert began studying with many Chi Gong masters. Gilbert felt the need to find out the purpose and meaning of the practice. Yet his deeper questions had not been answered by those mastsers.

Gilbert began a formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. By chance, Gilbert read the Diamond Sutra. And, he had a profound experience.

Later Gilbert met and undertook years of training as a disciple of the Great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-Yen. After devoted effort, he became one of five lay-person Dharma heirs. Gilbert is the only American to receive transmission by Master Sheng-Yen as a Chan Buddhist master.

Today Gilbert teaches Dharma and practices law in Riverside California. He also travels across the country to teach Buddha Dharma.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is

http://www.riversidechan.org/. His Dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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June 13, Water Repentance Ceremony (Chinese) by Ven. Demand, Ven. Ji Chun and Ven. Shiu Chi

慈悲三昧水懺由德南寺住持德恩法師、繼淳法師及修直法師主持

(The teachers will be at LBA between June 11 to 16)

Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance Ceremony in Michigan

蘭莘學佛會感念於淨心懺悔的殊勝功德利益，特別禮請紐約德南寺德恩法師、繼淳法師及修直法師，於六月十三日在彌陀村，共同主持慈悲三昧水懺法會，率眾修行懺悔法門。法會期間設有消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾等功德項目，歡迎洽詢。

海報宣佈稿

消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (PDF)

消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (Word)

Please click here to Register Online

時間: 6/13/2015 (Sat.), 9:30am-5pm

地點: 彌陀村 Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd., Perry, MI 48872

「慈悲三昧水懺」即在慈悲清淨的定境中,必須先懺悔自己的罪業,以佛法的甘露水洗滌業障和內心的煩惱,使心清淨。水懺的利益功德是,令修懺者誠心禮拜諸佛菩薩,發心懺悔一切罪業及煩惱障、業障、果報障等三障。以懺悔心,智慧心和慈悲心, 來消宿世怨業,且將懺悔三障誦經所生的功德,迴向給累劫怨親債主,施主與一切眾生。

祈願我等與眾生, 能離苦得樂, 皆發菩提心, 能共成佛道。

主辦單位: 蘭莘學佛會 Lansing Buddhist Association (LBA)

通訊聯絡方式: 電話: 517-292-3110, 電子信箱: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com, 電子網頁: www.lansingbuddhist.org, 郵寄信箱: P.O. Box 4605, East Lansing, MI 48826

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Buddhist Lectures and Retreat in Chinese by Ven. Ching Chao

淨照法師佛學講座及淨土禪修

July 1-2, 7-9pm, Lectures at East Lansing

July 3, 7-9pm, Public Lecture at AABS, Ann Arbor

July 4, 10am – July 5, 4pm: 2日淨土禪修營 at Amitabha Village

A 2-day retreat with a focus on Pure Land practice, e.g., Amitabha chanting, repentance,

and dharma lectures related to Buddhism in general and Pure Land practice in particular

7/1 (三) - 7/2 (四) 晚上 7-9點

講題: 《維摩詰所說經》〈入不二法門品〉釋要

地點: 龑一平、李麗華家 (1431 Stanlake Dr E. Lansing,MI) 電話:517-614-4363

7/3 (五) 晚上 7-9點講題: 「三大理性的統一」

地點: 葉泰巖家 (2648 Prairie St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105) 電話:734-665-1002

7/4 (六) 早上 10點 - 7/5 (日) 下午 4點 2日念佛禪修及佛法開示

講題: 「普賢十大願王略釋」為主，時間允許再講解

"心為一切法的主導者"、"學佛三要"、"信心及其修學"、"菩提心的修習次第"

地點: 彌陀村 (14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872) 電話:517-292-3110

Please click here to Register Online

Bhikṣu Ching Chao was born in Tainan, Taiwan in 1958. He took novice ordination at the Pure Vinaya Temple under Master Chao-Yin in 1987, and in December of the same year he took full ordination at the Lin-Ji Temple in Taipei. In 1990, he enrolled in the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies. Upon graduation in 1993 he returned to the Pure Vinaya Monastery to take the posts of lecturer and provost. He was the Dean of Fuyan Buddhist Institute and has taught “Path to Buddhahood,” “Introduction to Yogācāra Studies,” “Twenty Verses on Yogācāra,” and “The Mahāyāna Compendium” at the Dharma Drum Sangha University and Yitung Buddhist Institute for Women.

安娜堡佛學社及蘭莘學佛會特別聯合邀請來自台灣的淨照法師，將於七月一日至五日展開一系列佛法講座及為期兩天的淨土禪修營，讓大家以清涼的佛法淨化身心。

淨照法師1958年生於臺灣台南縣，1978年就讀東海大學物理系，大三時，參加蓮因寺齋戒學會，並歸依懺雲長老，從此開始學習佛法。1987年依淨律寺照因和尚出家，同年12月在台北臨濟寺，稟受三壇大戒。1990年就讀中華佛學研究所，1993年結業之後，返回淨律學佛院，擔任學務、教師的職務。曾任福嚴佛學院院長、法鼓山僧伽大學和壹同女眾佛學院的教師，開授過的課程有《成佛之道》、《唯識學概說》、《唯識二十論》、《攝大乘論》等。

7月1日至2日在蘭莘，法師將開示《維摩詰所說經》〈入不二法門品〉釋要。《維摩詰所說經》素有“小品華嚴經” 之譽，是一部探討空慧的大乘經典。經中維摩詰居士超乎尋常的入世風格和菩薩精神，及與諸菩薩、聲聞弟子饒富機辯的對話，深刻闡發了般若性空的“不二法門”和“不住生死、不住涅槃”的菩薩行。其中〈入不二法門品〉，由三十三位菩薩各自說出所悟的不二法門，說明何為二，何為不二法門，到了文殊菩薩就以可思議為二，以不可思議為不二，最後維摩詰以默然無言的高深境界，映現不可思議的不二法門。整部論述無非要引導眾生離於一切虛妄不實的假相，證入超脫生滅的實相。

7月3日在安娜堡，法師將開示印順導師在《佛法概論》中，提出的「三大理性的統一」。三大理性，即是三法印，佛法的重要教義，是判斷、衡量法與非法乃至了義與不了義的準繩。三法印，是「諸行無常」，「諸法無我」，「涅槃寂靜」，遍通一切，為有情與世間的真理。三法印是于同一緣起法中體悟有此三性，故無論漸入、頓入，三法印有著深切的關聯，不能機械的分割。三法印既是相互關聯的，那三法印是否即是一法印？印順導師從「諸法無我」來貫通三法印。從緣起無我的深義去理解，法的生起是幻起，還滅是幻滅，生滅無常而本來空寂。無常性、無我性、涅槃無生性，實是同一空性的義相，真理並無二致。三大理性的統一，義理深徹，值得深入探究。

7月4日及5日的淨土禪修營，以解行並重，學員除專心修學淨土念佛法門外，並聆聽法師開示「普賢十大願王略釋」，研討普賢菩薩的修行法門。普賢菩薩的「十大願」，是諸願之中最尊貴、最殊勝的，故被稱為「普賢願王」。「十大願」，是一者禮敬諸佛，二者稱贊如來，三者廣修供養，四者懺悔業障，五者隨喜功德，六者請轉法輪，七者請佛住世，八者常隨佛學，九者恆順眾生，十者普皆回向。十大願，願願互含互攝無盡。普賢菩薩從發了十大願後，確實依自己的發心去用功修行，故被稱為普賢「行願」。行和願如鳥的雙翼，缺一不可。

「十大願」雖是普賢菩薩因地的行持，實是眾生成佛之秘訣。

淨照法師說法生動、親切慈悲，是不可多得的善知識，敬請大家珍惜此殊勝機緣，踴躍參加！

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Buddhist Retreat and lectures by Ven. Chi Chern

繼程法師禪修營及佛學講座

蘭莘學佛會及法鼓山密西根聯絡處特別聯合邀請繼程法師訪問密西根，於8月27日至9月1日期間在彌陀村禪修中心指導6日禪修活動及開示佛法。

有興趣聽聞佛法或學打坐禪修的朋友，敬請把握此難得機會，共襄勝舉，共霑法喜.

(retreat and talks presented in Chinese with English translation)

6-Day Retreat with Venerable Chi Chern

Click Here for 2015 Ven. Chi-Chern 6-Day Retreat Dharma Talks Recordings and Pictures

Objective: To promote the understanding and practice of Buddhism and meditation in a systematic way.

Date: 6-day Retreat: 8/27 (Thursday), 10 a.m. - 9/1 (Tuesday), 12 p.m. (check-in: 9 – 9:45 a.m.)

Teacher: Venerable Chi Chern

Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd, Perry, Michigan 48872

Program: Sitting meditation, prostration, walking meditation (circumambulation), massage, yoga, and dharma teachings conducted in Chinese with English translation.

Qualification: Open to beginners and experienced practitioners

Boarding:

1. Sleeping on floors of Great Hall (males) or Perry House (females).

2. Camping (please bring your own tent).

3. Commute (please return to the Center at 5:30 a.m.)

Fees: suggested donation $180 (student $90)

Please click here to Register Online

Registration Closing Date: August 21, 2015

Things You Need to Know:

1. Finishing the entire retreat is required.

2. Please bring your toiletries, personal medication, and sleeping bag.

3. No drug, alcohol and cigarette.

4. The Center will not be responsible for the lost of your valuables.

5. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing.

6. The Center offers vegetarian lunch, breakfast and light dinner during retreat.

Contacts:

Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, Lina Wu (517) 351-7077,

LBA phone: 517-292-3110 or lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

Ven. Chi Chern was born in Malaysia in 1955. He was ordained as a Buddhist monk by elderly Master Zhu Mo in Penang in 1978. During his time in Taiwan, Ven. Chi Chern practiced Chan Meditation under Master Sheng Yen. In 1986, he received the Dharma transmission from Master Sheng Yen and became his heir. Ven. Chi Chern is currently the Principal of the Malaysian Buddhist Institute. He has led many retreats in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, the United States, Europe, and other locations around the world to promote and teach Chan Meditation. A world-renowned writer as well, he is the author of over 50 titles.

繼程法師，馬來西亞華人。1978年依止竺摩上人出家，後赴台受戒及研讀佛法，期間曾親近星雲法師、聖嚴禪師、印順導師、懺雲上人。1980年在聖嚴法師門下修禪，由聖嚴法師印可見性；1986年為聖嚴法師禪宗法脈傳承弟子，賜法號傳顯見密。法師活躍於大馬佛教界，並曾經閉關一千日。曾擔任馬佛青總會長、馬佛學院副院長，以及馬佛教僧伽總會副主席等等多項職位。2002年剃度恩師竺摩上人圓寂，法師被聘接任竺摩上人遺下馬佛學院院長一職。法師在馬來西亞創辦並主持 ”般若佛法研修班” ，大專佛青生活營、大專佛學研修班、教師佛學生活營及各類靜七課程。長期以來，法師不斷發表佛學論文、課程講錄及佛教文學作品，結集成書約五十種，並創作佛曲歌詞多首。近十七年法師旅美弘法，將禪修的觀念、方法及體驗與各地佛友分享。以隨緣開示、應機說法的風格教導學生。自喻生平無大志，居太平過 ”太平日子” ，清心自在 ”游戲人間”。

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September 27, Buddhist Global Relief -- Dhikkhu Bodhi’s visit and Walk to Feed the Hungry

Buddhists from all over the state of Michigan and in cities around the world will gather together to Walk in support of the hunger relief programs of Buddhist Global Relief (http://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/active/bgrMission.html), the charity founded by the renowned Buddhist scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi.

We invite you to join this work of compassion by walking, volunteering, or making a donation.

For more details about the 3-mile walk please go to Michigan Walk to Feed the Hungry.

We are excited to announce that VENERABLE BHIKKHU BODHI will be leading the 5th Annual Walk to Feed the Hungry at Kensington Park in Milford, Michigan, on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Buddhists from all over the state of Michigan and in cities around the world will gather together to Walk in support of the hunger relief programs of Buddhist Global Relief (http://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/active/bgrMission.html), the charity founded by this renowned Buddhist scholar-monk.

In addition, Venerable Bodhi will be offering two lectures while in Michigan, on Sunday, September 27, 6-8pm, in Ann Arbor, and on Tuesday, September 29, 7-8:30pm, in Lansing (at Amitabha Village Retreat Center).

For more details about the 3-mile walk please go to http://www.firstgiving.com/BuddhistGlobalRelief/2015-milford-mi-walk-to-feed-the-hungry

Time: 9:00 a.m. check-in, 9:30 Walk, followed by a picnic lunch and Discussion of BGR projects, including local BGR parter Keep Growing Detroit

Location: Kensington Metropark, Milford, Michigan

For more information contact: Jimmy Nguyen 517-410-6460 or Maureen Bodenbach 248-345-2787 or BGR at 888-852-7579 or email

 mi_walk@buddhistglobalrelief.org

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Dharma talks by Dr. Rita Gross -- (Dharma talks and weekend retreat)

Lansing Buddhist Association, Quan Am Temple, Ann Arbor Buddhist Society, and Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor are honored to invite world-renowned Buddhist scholar and Dharma teacher Lopon Rita Gross to Michigan to give a series of talks and a weekend retreat. Please join us for the following events:

Oct 15, 7-9pm, Public talk at Quan Am Temple

Oct 16, 7:30-9:30pm, Public talk at U of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Oct 17, 10am – Oct 18,12pm, Two-Day Retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Oct 18, 4-6pm, Public talk at Ann Arbor Zen Center

"How to Internalize the Dharma" Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015

Location: Quan Am Temple: 1840 N. College Road, Mason, MI

Contact: quanammichigan@gmail.com 517.643.3971

"Religious Diversity—What’s the Problem? Buddhist Advice for Flourishing with Religious Diversity"

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, 2015

Location: Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus, Univ. of Michigan (2101 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI)

Contact: 734.764.7544

Weekend Retreat

"How the World Works: Interdependence and the Twelve Nidanas" Time: 10 a.m., Oct. 17 to noon, Oct. 18

Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Ctr, 14796 Beardslee Rd., Perry, MI

Contact: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com 517.292.3110

Please click this link to register for the retreat Online Registration

"How to Internalize the Dharma" Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015

Location: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor: 1214 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI

Contact: annarbor@zenbuddhisttemple.org 734.761.6520

Dr. Rita M. Gross is internationally known for her innovative work on gender and religion. She is also a Buddhist dharma teacher and practitioner having been appointed to that position by Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. Rita Gross gives original engaging talks on a wide variety of topics and can lead meditation retreats of varying lengths. Known as a warm, humorous, and excellent teacher, Lopon Rita M. Gross specializes in bringing together the values and perspective of academic research and Buddhist dharma teachings. Her Buddhist teaching is non-sectarian and she teaches for both Zen and Vipassana centers as well as Tibetan centers. She is one of six senior teachers (lopon) appointed by Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche to teach at Lotus Garden, Khandro Rinpoche’s Western center. In the Shambhala mandala, she is authorized to teach all levels of Shambhala Training and is also a Senior Teacher of Shambhala Buddhism.

Please see http://ritamgross.com/index.html for more information.

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Nov 20-22, Pureland Repentance Service & Thanksgiving 3-day Amitabha Chanting Retreat

淨土懺及感恩佛三

Please note that this year's event is on the weekend before the Thanksgiving

Detailed to be announced later

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2014 Activities Archive

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March 22, Prayer Ceremony for Anna Kong

Details to Be Announced Later

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April 25-28, Lecture and Meditation Retreat with Ven. Guo Xing

果醒法師佛學講座及禪修營

Fri, 4/25, 7:30-9:30pm, Public talk in English on “Is Happiness a Choice?” at Pierpont Commons Building, U of

Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor

Sat, 4/26, 10am - Sun, 4/27, 4pm, 2-Day silent illumination retreat presented in English at AVRC

法鼓山果醒法師為弘揚正法提倡禪修，將於四月二十五日在安娜堡為大眾開示一場英文佛法講座外，又於二十六日及二十七日在彌陀村禪修中心帶領二日默照禪修。默照禪由南宋曹洞宗的宏智正覺禪師所創，聖嚴法師接受曹洞宗傳承，為失傳已久的默照禪法賦予新生命，將之發揚光大。聖嚴法師認為「默，是不受自己內心以及環境的影響而動，心保持安定的狀態。照，則是清清楚楚知道所有的狀況」，例如不管外在受人如何的冷嘲打罵，不去理會它，對內心狀況知道會有煩惱、妄想，但是不去在乎它；清清楚楚的知道，但是不受影響，這就是默照。默照的修行強調在日常生活中用功，從行住坐臥中，清楚覺知自己的情緒及身心反應，心不染著、安定、清楚，而心仍自然運作，忠實的觀照萬物，讓事物如實呈現。果醒法師在二日禪修中，將介紹默照的觀念及方法，參加者除了有機會練習方法外，並可於小參時間請法師解答疑問，故初學或久修皆可穫益。

敬請把握此殊勝機會, 與您的家人及朋友共同參加，這深具啟發性的一系列課程。

On his visit Venerable Guo Xing will offer:

Lecture “Is Happiness a Choice?”

Friday April 25, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Pierpont Commons, U of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus

(2101 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, 48109; Maps http://uunions.umich.edu/pierpont/maps/ http://uunions.umich.edu/cms/files/uunions/floorplan/pierpont2.png

For more info contact George Yeh at the Ann Arbor Buddhist Society 734-665-1002.)

2-Day Silent Illumination Retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Saturday April 26 (10 am) – Sunday April 27 (4 pm)

(Overnight stays are possible at the retreat center & vegetarian meals are provided.

Please follow this link to Register for the retreat

For more information lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or call Lisa Kong 517-614-4363 or Lina Wu 517-351-7077 Chinese translation is available on request)

4/25 （五）晚 7:30-9:30p.m. 英文佛法講座地點 - 密西根大學校區

Topic：Is Happiness a Choice? (快樂可以選擇嗎？)
地點: Pierpont Commons, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor MI 48109

聯絡人: George T. Yeh (葉泰巖) 734-665-1002, AABS安娜堡佛學www.a2bs.org

4/26（六）早上 10a.m.- 4/27 (日）下午 4p.m. 二日默照禪修營，以英文為主、中文為輔

地點 - 彌陀村禪修中心

二日默照禪修營提供素餐住宿，因名額有限，欲參加者，請網上報名

Email:lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

電話: (517)292-3110 (LBA)

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May 1-5, Lectures and Retreat with Dr. Rita M. Gross

Thur, 5/1, 7-9pm, Public talk on “Foundations of Buddhist Teaching” at the Quan Am Temple

Fri, 5/2, 7:30-9:30pm, “Feminism and Buddhism” at Pierpont Commons Building, U of Michigan North Campus

Sat, 5/3, 10am – Sun, 5/4, 4pm, a weekend retreat at AVRC (Amitabha Village Retreat Center)

Retreat will feature the basic samatha meditation instruction, together with the Four Noble Truths taught at

an in-depth level, involving a mix of dharma and academic approaches

Please follow this link to Register for the retreat

Details to Be Announced Later

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May 18-June 9, Sister Sayalay Susila's visit (Saturday retreat on 5/31)

DAYLONG MEDITATION RETREAT

WITH
Ven. Sayalay Susila

DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014

LOCATION: AMITABHA VILLAGE RETREAT CENTER, 14796 BEARDSLEE RD, PERRY, MI

Please Follow This Like to Register Online

SCHEDULE

8:30-9am     Registration

9:00-9:15     Welcome

9:15-10am   Meditation w/ Instruction

10:00-10:20 Walking

10:20-11:00 Sitting

11:00-11:20 Walking

11:20-11:30 Lunch offering to Sayalay

11:30-1:20   Lunch and Rest or Walking

1:20-2:00     Sitting

2:00-2:20     Walking

2:20-3:00     Sitting

3:00-3:20     Walking

3:20-4:50     Dhamma Talk and Q&A

4:50-5:00     Transfer of Merit and Closing

For more info 248-345-2787 or maureenbodenbach@yahoo.com

Sayalay Susila

Born and educated in Malaysia, Sayalay Susila ordained as a Theravada Buddhist nun in 1991 at the age of 28, and has trained with two renowned Burmese meditation masters – the Venerable Sayadaw U Pandita and the Venerable Pa-Auk Sayadaw, under whose guidance she continues to practice today.

Sayalay is well known especially for the clarity of her teaching of the Theravada Buddhist Suttas and Abhidhamma, which she taught initially in Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as in Buddhist centers across Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Sister has two books in print: The Nine Attributes of the Buddha (in Chinese) and Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind and Body Through Abhidhamma (in English). She speaks fluent English, Mandarin Chinese, and Burmese, and has translated widely from English to Chinese for Venerable Pa-Auk Sayadaw in Malaysia and Taiwan. Several of Sister’s devoted disciples recently donated land on which she is building an international meditation center, Appamada Vihari.

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June 13-15, Dharma Talk and Meditation Retreat with Gilbert Gutierrez

Fri, 6/ 13, 7:30-9:30pm, Public Talk at Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons Building, U of Michigan

Sat, 6/14, 10am – 5pm, One-Day Retreat” at AVRC

Sun, 6/15, 11am – 1pm, Brunch gathering and Q&A (location TBD)

Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) with stories, practical exercises, and humor. At popular request, this is his 14th visit to Michigan. He is the sole American Dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-Yen, the founder of Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association. These Dharma events are open to the public.

Public Talk: "Who Hears the Lion's Roar? An exploration of Chan from its historical roots."

Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:30- 9:30 p.m.

U of M Campus, Room 1180, Duderstadt Center, North Campus, Univ. of Michigan

2281 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Room 1180 is located in the 1st floor of the library at Duderstadt Center). For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002

One-Day Meditation Retreat: "What is the Method? An Exploration of Plato's Wall in which Shadows Dance Upon."

Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10 am– 5 pm,
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Lunch & dinner are provided; donation to help with expenses is requested.

Please Follow This Like to Register Online

Teaching starts at 10 am. Please check in between 9:00–9:45 a.m. at Amitabha Village
For more information, lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Retreat Schedule:

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Check in

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Morning session

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch & break

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon session

5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner & gathering (Dinner and/or gathering is optional.)

P.S. Sunday, 6/15/2014, 11 am -1 pm brunch gathering and informal discussion with Brother Gilbert. The location is to be announced.

Retreat Directions

>From East Lansing—Go east on Saginaw. Bear right at Haslett Road. Stay on Haslett for 9.1 miles. Turn left onto N. Williamston Road. After 2.2 miles, N. Williamston becomes Beardslee, a dirt road. Go about 1/3 mile to Amitabha Village. Retreat check-in is at the first house on your right (14791 Beardslee).

>From Ann Arbor/Detroit. Take I-96 west to exit 117 (Williamston Rd). Go north on Williamston to Haslett Rd, a dead end. Turn right on Haslett, then make an immediate left on next street (N. Williamston), & proceed as in the E. Lansing directions

Brief Biography Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

Gilbert began a formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. By chance, Gilbert read the Diamond Sutra. And, he had a profound experience.

Today Gilbert teaches Dharma and practices law in Riverside California. He also travels across the country to teach Buddha Dharma.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is

http://www.riversidechan.org/. His Dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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July 10-14, Lectures with Ven. Kai Ren

2014夏季佛法渡假 - 開仁法師佛法講座系列『生活．修行．龍樹論』

Sat, 7/12 – Sun, 7/13, 10am-5pm, 2-day lectures in Chinese at AVRC

今夏蘭莘學佛會特別邀請台灣福嚴佛學院開仁法師，將於七月十至十四日訪問密西根，舉辦佛法講座，讓忙碌的大眾，有機緣悠游智慧法海，也能與舊友新知渡過一個愉快、清淨的週末。七月十二及十三日的佛法講座，開仁法師將以『生活．修行．龍樹論』為開示主題，間中法師會帶領簡短的靜坐，及分組研討，最後每日以慈心觀回向作為總結。

此次活動免費，歡迎隨喜樂捐護持道場。佛法難聞，善知士難求，敬請把握機會, 邀請您的家人及朋友共襄勝舉、共渡法喜的週末。

活動安排：

佛法講座: 週六及週日， 7/12 - 7/13, 地點 - 彌陀村禪修中心

10:00-11:45：開示、靜坐半小時

11:45-13:00：午餐、休息

13:00-14:00：分組研討

14:00-16:00：開示、分享、慈心觀回向

聯絡人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363 或吳俐娜 Lina Wu (517) 351-7077

開仁法師1971年生於馬來西亞沙巴州, 1984年開始接觸佛教, 1996年就讀台灣福嚴佛學院, 1997年依止馬來西亞檳城州洪福寺文建長老出家，2005年畢業於福嚴佛學院研究所。任教於福嚴佛學院、壹同女眾佛學院、福嚴推廣教育班、及高雄佛青會等。出版的作品有 «印順導師對初期大乘菩薩觀之抉擇探源»、«忘己為人»、«如理作意»、《盡其在我》、《護僧的基本認知》、《任重道遠》、及《止觀輔行》等。暑假期間，法師常應邀來美弘法。

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July 30-Aug 3, Dharma Lectures and Pure Land with Ven. Ching Chao

淨照法師佛學講座及淨土禪修營

Co-sponsored by Ann Arbor Buddhist Society and Lansing Buddhist Association

7/30 (Wednesday) - 7/31 (Thursday), 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Class in Chinese on Chapter Four (“On the Common Core of the Three Vehicles”) of Path to Buddhahood (with focus on the sections on practices and attainments)

Location: Peter & Lisa Kong’s residence, 1431 Stanlake Dr., E. Lansing MI

Contact: Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363

7/30(三) - 7/31(四)，晚7–9 p.m.

中文課程：《成佛之道》「第四章、三乘共法章」，「行法、果法」部分

地點: 龔一平、李麗華家 (Peter & Lisa Kong) 1431 Stanlake Dr., E. Lansing MI

聯絡人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363

8/1 (Friday), 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Public Talk in Chinese: “The Gist of the Training in Wisdom”

Location: Room 1180, Duderstadt Center, North Campus, Univ. of Michigan, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hosted by Ann Arbor Buddhist Society (www.a2bs.org)
Contact: George Yeh (734) 665-1002

8/1 (五)，晚7 - 9 p.m. 中文公開演講：「慧學大意」

地點: 講座地點待定，密西根大學校區 Room 1180, Duderstadt Center, North Campus, Univ. of Michigan, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan

安娜堡佛學社Ann Arbor Buddhist Society 網址: www.a2bs.org
聯絡人:葉泰巖George Yeh (734) 665-1002

8/2 (Saturday)） 10 a.m. - 8/3 (Sunday) 4 p.m.

Pure Land Retreat (in Chinese with on-site English interpretation)

Dharma talks during retreat: “Elucidation of Causes” and “The Principle of Co-Arising.”

Please Click Here to Register Online

Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872

Hosted by Lansing Buddhist Association

Email:lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

Phone: (517) 292-3110 (LBA)

Contacts: Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, Lina Wu (517) 351-7077

8/2（六）早上 10 a.m. - 8/3（日）下午 4 p.m. 淨土禪修營

禪修中文開示主題:「我論因說因」及「緣起法」，提供現場英文翻譯。

請按此填表上網報名

地點: 彌陀村禪修中心Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872
Email:lansingbuddhist@gmail.com 電話: (517) 292-3110 (LBA)

聯絡人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, 吳俐娜 Lina Wu (517) 351-7077

安娜堡佛學社及蘭莘學佛會特別聯合邀請來自台灣的淨照法師，將於七月三十日至八月三日展開一系列佛法講座及為期兩天的淨土禪修營，讓大家以清涼的佛法淨化身心。

此次法師講解的《成佛之道》，是印順導師依據太虛大師的開示，參考宗喀巴大師的《菩提道次第廣論》，綜合經論之要旨，撰寫而成。不論初學或久修，都可經由此書確立正見，掌握完整的佛法和明確的佛道修行次第。去年法師已圓滿講解《成佛之道》「第四章、三乘共法章」，「理法」部分，今年法師將續講「行法、果法」部分。

八月一日在安娜堡密西根大學校區，法師將開示「慧學大意」。修學佛法即是開發智慧，以智慧斷煩惱。佛教的慧學，不是抽象的知識，或是枯燥冷酷的理智，而是在悲智理性中，所引發出來的如實真慧，不論是自證與化他，都必須以智慧為前導。

八月二日及三日的淨土禪修營，以解行並重，學員除專心修學淨土念佛法門外，並聆聽法師開示「我論因說因」及「緣起法」等，佛法的核心思想。希望藉此因緣，學員能多積聚信願行三資糧。淨照法師說法生動、為人親切，是不可多得的善知識，敬請大家珍惜此殊勝機緣，踴躍參加！

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Sept 2-9, Buddhist Retreat and lectures with Ven. Chi Chern

繼程法師禪修營及佛學講座

Co-sponsored by Ann Arbor Buddhist Society, Lansing Buddhist Association and Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association Michigan Chapter

安娜堡佛學社、蘭莘學佛會及法鼓山密西根聯絡處特別聯合邀請繼程法師訪問密西根，九月八日將在安娜堡舉辦佛學講座，又於九月三日至七日期間在彌陀村禪修中心指導五日禪修活動。有興趣聽聞佛法或學打坐禪修的朋友，敬請把握此難得機會，共襄勝舉，共霑法喜.

Amitabha Village 2014 5-Day Retreat with Venerable Chi Chern including Dharma talks in the evenings (7-9pm)

Wed, 9/3, 9 – 9:45 a.m. Registration

Wed, 9/3, 10am – Sun, 9/7,12pm

Vegetarian meals and lodging provided during the retreat.

Space is limited please Click Here to Register Online

Contacts: Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, Lina Wu (517) 351-7077

彌陀村禪修中心 - 禪五 (提供英文翻譯)

9/3 (星期三) (9 – 9:45 a.m. 報到) 10 a.m. - 9/7 (星期日) 12 p.m.

禪修期間提供素餐及住宿，因為名額有限，欲參加者，請按此上網報名禪修。
聯絡人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong 517-614-4363 或吳俐娜 Lina Wu 517-351-7077

9/8 (Monday), 7-9 p.m. Public Talk in Chinese with English translation

"Your Whole Life is Zen practice - A Challenge for Modern Time "
"你的整個人生是禪的修行 - 一個現時代的挑戰"
Location:   Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 
Contact:  734-761-6520  or annarbor@zenbuddhisttemple.org

Parking is available in the parking lot of business complex across the street from the Zen Buddhist Temple,

and there will be someone direct the parking before the lecture

Hosted by Zen Buddhist Temple in Ann Arbor, and Ann Arbor Buddhist Society

安娜堡佛學社Ann Arbor Buddhist Society 網址: www.a2bs.org
安娜堡聯絡人: 葉泰巖George Yeh (734) 665-1002

繼程法師，馬來西亞華人。1978年依止竺摩上人出家，後赴台受戒及研讀佛法，期間曾親近星雲法師、聖嚴禪師、印順導師、懺雲上人。1980年在聖嚴法師門下修禪，由聖嚴法師印可見性；1985年為聖嚴法師禪宗法脈傳承弟子，賜法號傳顯見密。法師活躍於大馬佛教界，並曾經閉關一千日。曾擔任馬佛青總會長、馬佛學院副院長，以及馬佛教僧伽總會副主席等等多項職位。2002年剃度恩師竺摩上人圓寂，法師被聘接任竺摩上人遺下馬佛學院院長一職。法師在馬來西亞創辦並主持 ”般若佛法研修班” ，大專佛青生活營、大專佛學研修班、教師佛學生活營及各類靜七課程。長期以來，法師不斷發表佛學論文、課程講錄及佛教文學作品，結集成書約五十種，並創作佛曲歌詞多首。近十六年法師旅美弘法，將禪修的觀念、方法及體驗與各地佛友分享。以隨緣開示、應機說法的風格教導學生。自喻生平無大志，居太平過 ”太平日子” ，清心自在 ”游戲人間”。

Saturday Sept 27, Buddhist Global Relief -- 2014 Michigan Walk to Feed the Hungry

At Kensington Park in Milford, Michigan, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 9am-1pm.

We invite you to join this work of compassion by walking, volunteering, or making a donation.

For more details about the 3-mile walk please go to Michigan Walk to Feed the Hungry.

Online registration is required. Register to walk at Michigan Walk to Feed the Hungry

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Oct 24-26, Public Talk and 1-Day Meditation Retreat with Gilbert Gutierrez

Dharma teacher Gilbert Gutierrez is the sole American Dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-Yen, the founder of the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association. Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) at the Riverside Chan Meditation Group in Riverside, California on weekly base. Gilbert’s teaching is known for offering Buddha Dharma, Buddhist origin and development, Gong’An (Chan stories), Silent Illumination meditation, Hua-Tou meditation, practical exercises, and lots of humor. Upon popular request, this is his 15th visit to Michigan. We cordially invite you to join these upcoming Dharma events.

Public Talk: "The Six Paramitas: The compass to enlightenment.

How to use the paramitas in daily life and in meditation practice."

Friday, October 24, 2014, 7:30- 9:30 pm

2nd Floor, Kalamazoo Room, Michigan League, Central Campus, U of Michigan, 911 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor MI, 48109.

For parking, please search “Michigan League” on http://campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap to find parking structures nearby. For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002.

One-Day Meditation Retreat: "Who is searching for the self? Mirror mirror on the wall.

An exploration of self and its relationship to the meditation methods."

Saturday, October 25, 2014, 10 am– 5 pm
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Lunch & dinner are provided; donation to help with expenses is requested.

Registration is required

please follow this link for Online Registration

Teaching starts at 10 am. Please check in between 9:00–9:45 a.m. at Amitabha Village
For more information, lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Brief Biography -- Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

Growing up Catholic, Gilbert felt a strong tie with the Virgin Mary and the concept of universal compassion for all beings. But he also had religious doubts and felt a longing for a great truth which he knew existed but hadn’t found. His religious search took him many corners, and he also practiced marital arts for years.

Gilbert began a formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. By chance, Gilbert read the Diamond Sutra. And, he had a profound experience.

Later Gilbert met and undertook years of training as a disciple of the Great Chan Master, Venerable Sheng-Yen. After devoted effort, he became one of five lay-person Dharma heirs. Gilbert is the only American to receive transmission by Master Sheng-Yen as a Chan Buddhist master.

Today Gilbert teaches Dharma and practices law in Riverside California. He also travels across the country to teach Buddha Dharma.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is

http://www.riversidechan.org/ His Dharma talks can be downloaded at

http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org

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Nov 27-30, Great Repentance Service &Thanksgiving 3-day Amitabha Chanting Retreat

淨土懺及感恩佛三

Details to Be Announced Later

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2013 Activities Archive

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Sayalay Susila’s Michigan Tour

DHARMA TALKS/MEDITATION

“Contemplation of Mind” from the Satipatthana Sutta

*Sat., March 30, 2013, 2:30p-5:30p

Ann Arbor Zen Temple, 1214 Packard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

“Mindfulness and Wisdom”

*Thurs., April 4, 2013, 7:00p-8:30p

Quan Am Temple, 1840 N. College Rd., Mason, MI 48854

WEEKEND RETREAT (conducted in Chinese)

*Sat&Sun April 6&7, 2013

Check in: 8-9am Saturday

Retreat ends: 4pm Sunday

WEEKEND RETREAT (conducted in English)

*Fri-Sun, April 12-14, 2013

Check-in: 5-6pm Friday

Retreat ends: 4pm Sunday

Retreat Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd, Perry, MI 48772
(15 min. east from Lansing, 55 min. west from Ann Arbor)

Click Here To Register for Weekend Retreats Online

Suggested Donation $70/retreat

Meals will be provided, but not include dinner due to the 8 precepts.

For more information call: 248-345-2787 or email: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

For this visit, Sister Susila will guide beginning and advanced students in the practice of Samatha and Vipassana (Concentration and Insight) through Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving-Kindness meditation.

The Lansing Buddhist Association is honored to welcome this distinguished Buddhist nun to Michigan.

The Retreat Setting: Amitabha Village, the Retreat Center of the Lansing Buddhist Association, is located in peaceful Michigan countryside amid meadows, woods, and farmland. The retreat will take place in a newly finished, comfortable, energy efficient meditation hall (The Great Hall), built with donations and much volunteer labor. The indoor sleeping accommodations for the retreat are rustic dormitory style, camping is available in a pine forest or on meadows, and food is Chinese vegetarian.

Hear Sister’s recorded talks at: www.sayalaysusila.org

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May 4, One-Day Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto (Saturday daylong retreat)

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6/7 (Fri) - 6/9 (Sun): Retreat with Gilbert Gutiérrez at Ann Arbor and AVRC

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You To

Public Talk and 1-Day Meditation Retreat

with

Gilbert Gutierrez

Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) with stories, practical exercises, and humor. At popular request, this is his twelfth visit to Michigan. He is the sole American dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-yen founder of Dharma Drum Mountain. The events are free and open to the public.

Public Talk: “The Roots of Chan: an exposure to the history and development of Chan”

Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:30- 9:30 p.m.

Pierpont Commons Building, U of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor Michigan
For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or 734- 665-1002

One-Day Meditation Retreat: “Chan Meditation: How should I really practice meditation?”

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10 am– 5 pm,
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Click here to register for the 1-Day Retreat by Gilbert Gutierrez online

Teaching starts at 10 am. Please check in between 9:00–9:30 am at Amitabha Village
For more information, lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Brief Biography

Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

His parents were from Mexico, and he grew up and was raised a Catholic

in the United States. Gilbert obtained a BA and also a law degree at UCLA.

In 1974 he was admitted to the California bar and has practiced law for

over thirty years in Riverside California.

Growing up Catholic Gilbert felt a strong tie with the Virgin Mary and the concept of universal compassion for all beings. But he also had religious doubts and felt a longing for a great truth which he knew existed but hadn’t found. His religious search took him to many corners, and he also practiced for years in the marital arts.

Being drawn to the meditative dimension of the martial arts, Gilbert began studying Chi Gong with different masters. He was invited to become a Chi Gong master himself but declined feeling his deeper questions had not been answered.

Gilbert began formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. Chance events led him to read the Diamond Sutra, and he had a profound

experience of illumination.

Later Gilbert met and undertook years of training as a disciple of the Great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-yen. After devoted effort, he became one of five lay persons and the only American to receive transmission as a Master Sheng-yen’s dharma heir as a Chan Buddhist master.

Today Gilbert teaches dharma and practices law in Riverside California.

He is married to Ai-Lun Wei, also a discipline of Master Sheng-yen, and has a

son, Ananda who may accompany his father around the country

when Gilbert teaches.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is http://www.riversidechan.org/. His dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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July 8-15, Talks & Buddhist Retreat with Ven. Kai Zhao 開照法師佛學講座及禪修
July 13, 10am – July 14, 4pm, Meta retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

７月９日－７月１１日：晚間 (７：３０ｐｍ　－　９：３０ｐｍ) 開示「吉祥經」

地點: (王漢林師兄、白志文師姐家) 44150 Cottisford Ct Northville, MI 48167-8909
電話: (248)219-6477

７月１２日(星期五)：密西根大學公開演講開示”如何將禪應用在臨終”

地點 - 安娜堡, Boulevard Room, Pierpont Common, North Campus,

University of Michigan, 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

聯絡人：葉泰巖: georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002

開照法師7月13-14日於彌陀村指導慈心禪

時間: 7/13 （六）早上 10a.m.- 7/14（日）下午 4p.m.

慈心禪地點: 彌陀村禪修中心

被稱為“人間地藏菩薩”慈悲渡化監獄囚犯的開照法師，將於7月13及14日在蘭莘學佛會的彌陀村指導慈心禪。法師自1987年在馬來西亞的檳城洪福寺出家後，20多年來常到監獄弘法，將佛法帶進荒漠心靈，其利樂眾生的菩薩精神，是大眾修學的典範。此次法師帶領的慈心禪，是學習如何以慈悲、柔軟、輕安的心對待自己及他人，修學方法次地分明，無論初學或久修皆能受益。

《大智度論》有云：行者欲學是慈無量心時，先作願：「願諸眾生受種種樂。」取受樂人相，攝心入禪，是相漸漸增廣，即見眾生皆受樂。譬如鑽火，先以軟草、乾牛屎，火勢轉大，能燒大濕木。慈三昧亦如是，初生慈願時，唯及諸親族、知識；慈心轉廣，怨親同等，皆見得樂，是慈禪定增長成就故。

佛法難聞, 善知士難求, 敬請把握此難得機會, 與您的家人及朋友共襄勝舉、共霑法喜.

欲參加慈心禪者，請上網報名 (按此填表報名)

Email:lansingbuddhist@gmail.com 電話: (517) 292-3110 (LBA)

地址：彌陀村Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872

Venerable Kai-Zhao belongs to the Elder Sangha of Santavana Forest Hermitage. He has been an experienced meditation retreat teacher for many Buddhist organizations, universities and temples in various countries in Asia. He has been a Buddhist prison chaplain in Malaysia for over 20 years and has now begun to visit some prisons in USA. The venerable also has profound understanding of both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist tradition.

Loving-Kindness Meditation Retreat with Venerable Kai-Zhao at LBA's Amitabha Village Retreat Center on July 13th and 14th

Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center (14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872)

Time: 10 a.m., July 13 (Saturday) to 4 p.m., July 14 (Sunday)

Please click here to register online

(Note: This retreat will be conducted bilingually, with Ven. Kai-Zhao speaking in Chinese and oral interpretation in English being offered on-site.)

Venerable Kao-Zhao was ordained in Penang, Malaysia in 1987. Since then, he has frequently visited prisons to bring the Buddhadharma to inmates and therefore has been lauded as "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the human world."

In this Loving-Kindness Meditation Retreat, participants will learn how to treat oneself and others with loving-kindness and a mind that is soft and at ease. Both beginners and experienced practitioners can benefit from this practice with a clear sequence of progression.

According to Māhaprajñāparamitopadeśa (Treatise on the Larger Sutra on Transcendent Wisdom), a practitioner who wishes to cultivate the Immeasurable of Loving-Kindness should first make a vow: "May all beings be happy." Then one takes the imagery of someone being happy and gathers one's mind to meditate on it. The imagery will gradually be broadened to all beings. It is like making a fire: one starts with things that can be easily lit, such as hay and dried cow dung, and when the fire is sufficiently fueled, it can burn even big wet logs. Metta samadhi is reached in the same way: one starts with generating loving-kindness for one's family, relatives, and good friends, and eventually one's loving-kindness will grow to the point that one wishes happiness for even one's enemies.

t is rare to hear the Buddhadharma, and it is rare to encounter good spiritual teachers. Please seize this opportunity and partake in the Dharma joy with your family and friends.

Email: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

Telephone: (517) 292-3110

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July 30-Aug 4, Lectures and Buddhist Retreat with Ven. Ching Chao
淨照法師安娜堡及蘭莘《成佛之道》佛學講座佛學講座及淨土禪修

密西根州立大學校區 Room 152, Spartan Village Community Center, MSU, 1460 Middlevale, East Lansing:

7/31 (星期三)及8/1 (星期四), 7 – 9 p.m.: 課程：《成佛之道》「第四章、三乘共法章」

蘭莘學佛會網址: www.lansingbuddhist.org 電話: 517-292-3110

聯絡人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, 吳俐娜 Lina Wu (517) 351-7077

密西根大學校區Pierpont Common, North Campus, UM, 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

8/2 (星期五), 7 - 9 p.m.: 中文公開演講：《成佛之道》「第二章「聞法趣入」

安娜堡佛學社Ann Arbor Buddhist Society 網址: www.a2bs.org
安娜堡聯絡人: 葉泰巖George Yeh (734) 665-1002

淨土禪修營地點: 彌陀村禪修中心

2-day retreat with a focus on Pure Land practice, e.g., Amitabha chanting, repentance, and dharma lectures related to Pure Land practice
時間: 8/3 （六）早上 10 a.m.- 8/4（日）下午 4 p.m.

欲參加者，請上網報名 (按此填表報名)

Email:lansingbuddhist@gmail.com 電話: (517) 292-3110 (LBA)

地址：彌陀村Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872

安娜堡佛學社及蘭莘學佛會特別聯合邀請來自台灣的淨照法師，將於七月三十一日至八月四日展開一系列弘法活動。法師將開示印順導師的重要著作《成佛之道》及帶領為期兩天的淨土禪修營，讓大家以清涼的佛法淨化身心。

此次法師講解的《成佛之道》，是印順導師依據太虛大師的開示，參考宗喀巴大師的《菩提道次第廣論》，綜合經論之要旨，撰寫而成。不論初學或久學，都可經由此書確立佛道正見，掌握完整佛法和明確的佛道修行次第。八月三日及四日的淨土禪修營，法師將以解行並重，學員除專心修學淨土念佛法門外，並聆聽法師開示「念佛淺說」及「淨土新論」等，淨土法門的義理，積聚信願行三資糧。法師說法生動、為人親切，是不可多得的善知識，敬請大家珍惜此殊勝因緣，踴躍參加！

Born in 1958 in Taiwan, Ven. Ching Chiao is a respectable dharma teacher from Taiwan. He took refuge in three jewels under the guidance of elderly Master Tsan Yu. He practiced Buddha Dharma under elderly Master Yin Shun and Master Sheng Yen. Ven. Ching Chiao was the Principal of Fuyan Buddhist Institute from 2006-2009. He has been giving lectures in Taiwan and USA for many years.

See http://buddhism-studies.blogspot.com/, http://www.fuyan.org.tw/fuyan_a.php for more information.

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Sept 2-10, , Buddhist Retreat and lectures with Ven. Chi Chern
繼程法師密西根弘法安娜堡及蘭莘開示佛學講座及禪坐活動

Sept 4-8, A 5-day meditation retreat including Dharma talks in the evening (9/4, 10am -9/8, 12pm)
Sept 10, 7-9pm, Dharma talk in Pierpont Commons Building, U of M North Campus, Ann Arbor

Sept 4-8 彌陀村禪修中心- 禪五 (提供英文翻譯)

5-day meditation retreat including Dharma talks in the evening (with English translation)

At Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd, Perry, Michigan 48872

9/4 (Wednesday) 10 a.m. - 9/8 (Sunday) 12 p.m. (9 – 9:45 a.m. Registration)

禪修期間提供素餐及住宿，因為名額有限，欲參加者，請上網報名

Space is limited please register online

按此報名禪修 Click here to Register

Contacts: 李麗華 Lisa Kong 517-614-4363 或吳俐娜 Lina Wu 517-351-7077

LBA 517-292-3110 email：lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

密西根大學校區Pierpont Common, North Campus, UM, 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

9/10 (星期二), 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.: 中文公開演講

安娜堡佛學社Ann Arbor Buddhist Society 網址: www.a2bs.org
安娜堡聯絡人: 葉泰巖George Yeh (734) 665-1002

安娜堡佛學社、蘭莘學佛會及法鼓山密西根聯絡處特別聯合邀請繼程法師訪問密西根，將於九月十日在安娜堡舉辦佛學講座，又於九月四日至八日期間在彌陀村禪修中心指導五日禪修活動。有興趣聽聞佛法或學打坐禪修的朋友，敬請把握此難得機會，共襄勝舉，共霑法喜.

繼程法師，馬來西亞華人。1978年依止竺摩上人出家，後赴台受戒及研讀佛法，期間曾親近星雲法師、聖嚴禪師、印順導師、懺雲上人。1980年在聖嚴法師門下修禪，由聖嚴法師印可見性；1986年為聖嚴法師禪宗法脈傳承弟子，賜法號傳顯見密。法師活躍於大馬佛教界，並曾經閉關一千日。曾擔任馬佛青總會長、馬佛學院副院長，以及馬佛教僧伽總會副主席等等多項職位。2002年剃度恩師竺摩上人圓寂，法師被聘接任竺摩上人遺下馬佛學院院長一職。法師在馬來西亞創辦並主持 ”般若佛法研修班” ，大專佛青生活營、大專佛學研修班、教師佛學生活營及各類靜七課程。長期以來，法師不斷發表佛學論文、課程講錄及佛教文學作品，結集成書約三十種，並創作佛曲歌詞多首。近十五年法師旅美弘法，將禪修的觀念、方法及體驗與各地佛友分享。以隨緣開示、應機說法的風格教導學生。自喻生平無大志，居太平過 ”太平日子” ，清心自在 ”游戲人間”。

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October, Buddhist Global Relief -- 2013 Michigan Walk to Feed the Hungry
(TBD, September or October)

This walk raises funds to support the compassionate work of Buddhist Global Relief (BGR). BGR funds specific projects that support the well beings of people in particular poor communities world-wide.

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Oct 10-13, Dharma talks by Dr. Rita Gross -- at Quan Am Temple, UM Ann Arbor and
Lansing Buddhist Association AVRC (Dharma talks and weekend retreat) (cancelled)

Dr. Rita M. Gross is internationally known for her innovative work on gender and religion. She is also a Buddhist dharma teacher and practitioner having been appointed to that position by Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. Rita Gross gives original engaging talks on a wide variety of topics and can lead meditation retreats of varying lengths. Known as a warm, humorous, and excellent teacher, Lopon Rita M. Gross specializes in bringing together the values and perspective of academic research and Buddhist dharma teachings. Her Buddhist teaching is non-sectarian and she teaches for both Zen and Vipassana centers as well as Tibetan centers. She is one of six senior teachers (lopon) appointed by Her Eminence Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche to teach at Lotus Garden, Khandro Rinpoche’s Western center. In the Shambhala mandala, she is authorized to teach all levels of Shambhala Training and is also a Senior Teacher of Shambhala Buddhism.

Please see http://ritamgross.com/index.html for more information.

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Oct 25-27, Meditation Retreat with Gilbert Gutierrez
(Dharma talks & weekend retreat)

Originally trained as a Chi-Gong Master, Gilbert Gutierrez is the sole American dharma heir of the great Chan Master Venerable Sheng Yen. Hailing from Riverside California where he practices law, Gilbert regularly teaches Chan meditation at the Riverside Chan Meditation Group, http://www.riversidechan.org/. His dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org. Gilbert teaches at twice a year at the LBA Amitabha Village.

6/1 (Fri) - 6/3 (Sun): Retreat with Gilbert Gutiérrez at Ann Arbor and AVRC

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You To

Public Talk and 1-Day Meditation Retreat

with

Gilbert Gutierrez

Returning by popular request for the thirteenth time to Mid-Michigan, Gilbert Gutierrez is one of only five laypersons and the only American designated as dharma heirs of the Great Chinese Chan Master Venerable Sheng-yen, founder of Dharma Drum Mountain.

Gilbert teaches with a mix of stories, humor, and practical instruction. The 1-day retreat will take place at the Amitabha Village Retreat Center in the countryside 20 minutes east of Lansing.

Public Talk: "Diving into the Deep Prajnaparamita: The paradox of delivering beings without delivering sentient beings.”

Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, 7:30- 9:30 p.m.

U of M Campus, Pierpont- E Boulevard Room, Ann Arbor Michigan
For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002

One-Day Meditation Retreat: “Going Deep in the Prajnaparamita practice and application to meditation”

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, 10 am– 5 pm,
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Lunch & dinner are provided; donation to help with expenses is requested.

Click here to register for the 1-Day Retreat by Gilbert Gutierrez online

Questions: contact lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Location: 14796 Beardslee Road, Perry, MI 48872

Brief Biography

Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

His parents were from Mexico, and he grew up and was raised a Catholic

in the United States. Gilbert obtained a BA and also a law degree at UCLA.

In 1974 he was admitted to the California bar and has practiced law for

over thirty years in Riverside California.

Gilbert began formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. Chance events led him to read the Diamond Sutra, and he had a profound

experience of illumination.

Today Gilbert teaches dharma and practices law in Riverside California.

He is married to Ai-Lun Wei, also a discipline of Master Sheng-yen, and has a

son, Ananda who may accompany his father around the country

when Gilbert teaches.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is http://www.riversidechan.org/. His dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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Nov 28-Dec 1, Great Repentance Service & Thanksgiving 3-day Amitabha Chanting
Retreat 淨土懺及感恩佛三

The Great Repentance Service and the Thanksgiving 3-day Amitabha Chanting retreat at LBA Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC) provide a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to practice Chanting Sutras, Repentance, Compassion, Six Paramita and Transfer Merits to all sentient beings.

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2012 Activities

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Buddhism @ Peace 英文讀書會

Tuesday 7/10 - canceled, 8/14 - canceled, 9/4, 10/9, 11/13

7pm - 8:30pm, Room 152, MSU Spartan Village Community Center

Brief schedule is as follows:
    8-form moving meditation 八式動禪 - 10 mins
    Sitting meditation 打坐 - 10 mins
    Studying "108 Adages of Wisdom, Part I" by Venerable Master Sheng Yen. (Eric will lead the discussion.)

Click here for a copy of the multiple language version (Chinese, Korean and English) of "108 Adages of Wisdom, Part I"

Click here for a copy of the multiple language version (Chinese and English) of "108 Adages of Wisdom, Part I"

Event is free and open to all. Please feel welcome to join us!!

Buddhism @ Peace is co-sponsored by Dharma Drum Mountain - Michigan Chapter and
Lansing Buddhist Association. It is to promote the understanding of Buddhism into daily lives.
We wish to create peace in the community and society by developing humanity, individual spiritual growth, and multiculturalism.

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5/4 (Fri) - 5/14 (Mon): 果醒法師 - 講座及禪七(或禪二) Ven. Guo Xing

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC) (sponsored by DDMBA & LBA)

5/4 (Fri), 7 - 9 p.m.: Talk in English: “Transform Your Mind — Transform Your World” (轉心，轉境)

2-Day or 7-Day Retreat conducted in English 禪七(或禪二) (提供中文翻譯)

5/5 (Sat), 9:00-9:45 a.m. Check-in (Retreat begins at 10 a.m.):

5/6 (Sun) 5:30 p.m. 2-Day Retreat ends

5/12 (Sat) 11 a.m. 7-Day Retreat ends

5/12 (Sat) 11 a.m. - noon Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony

Click here to register for the Ven. Guo Xing retreats online

5/12 (Sat), 11 a.m. - noon: 佛像啟用儀式 Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony

Ann Arbor (sponsored by DDMBA & AABS)

5/13 (Sun), 2 - 4 p.m.: Talk in English: “Stress Management” (壓力的管理)

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6/1 (Fri) - 6/3 (Sun): Retreat with Gilbert Gutiérrez at Ann Arbor and AVRC

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You To

Public Talk and 1-Day Meditation Retreat

with

Gilbert Gutierrez

Returning by popular request for the tenth time to Mid-Michigan, Gilbert Gutierrez is one of only five laypersons and the only American designated as dharma heirs of the Great Chinese Chan Master Venerable Sheng-yen, founder of Dharma Drum Mountain.

Gilbert teaches with a mix of stories, humor, and practical instruction. The 1-day retreat will take place at the Amitabha Village Retreat Center in the countryside 20 minutes east of Lansing.

Public Talk " What is True Compassion?: How to discover it, how to generate it and how to change the environment around us." at Ann Arbor: Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Location: Pierpont- E-Boulevard Room, UM, Phone: (734) 665-1002

1-Day Retreat “Mind-Work: Illuminating the Environment” at Amitabha Village: Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Check –in: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m

Free and open to all

Click here to register for the 1-Day Retreat by Gilbert Gutierrez online

Questions: contact lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Location: 14796 Beardslee Road, Perry, MI 48872

Brief Biography

Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

His parents were from Mexico, and he grew up and was raised a Catholic

in the United States. Gilbert obtained a BA and also a law degree at UCLA.

In 1974 he was admitted to the California bar and has practiced law for

over thirty years in Riverside California.

Gilbert began formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. Chance events led him to read the Diamond Sutra, and he had a profound

experience of illumination.

Today Gilbert teaches dharma and practices law in Riverside California.

He is married to Ai-Lun Wei, also a discipline of Master Sheng-yen, and has a

son, Ananda who may accompany his father around the country

when Gilbert teaches.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is http://www.riversidechan.org/. His dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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6/6 (Wed) - 6/12 (Tue): 寬謙法師 - 佛學講座 Ven. Kuan Chien

Ann Arbor (sponsored by AABS)

6/8 (Fri), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 中文演講："生命的奧祕" Talk in Chinese: “The Mystery of Life”

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

6/9-10 (Sat & Sun), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 中文課程："金剛般若波羅密經" Lectures in Chinese on the Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedika Prajñaparamita Sutra)

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6/13 (Wed) - 6/19 (Tue) - 福嚴的溫宗堃老師 - 佛學講座

Dr. Wen Tzung-Kuen of the Fu-yan Buddhist College

Ann Arbor (sponsored by AABS)

6/15 (Fri), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 中文演講："正念學" Talk in Chinese: “The Heart of Buddhism: Mindfulness”

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

6/16-17 (Sat & Sun), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 中文課程 Lectures in Chinese

1. "阿含的在家眾" “Lay Buddhists in the Agama-s”

2. "正念學" 及正念練習 “Mindfulness” and practice

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: 問答 Q&A

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6/20 (Wed) - 7/4 (Wed): 淨照法師 - 佛學講座 Ven. Ching Chao

Ann Arbor (sponsored by AABS)

6/22 (Fri), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 中文公開演講 Public Talk in Chinese on UM campus

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

6/23-24 (Sat & Sun), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 中文課程 Lectures in Chinese

1.《辨法法性論講記》(「法性」、「轉依」沒有講解完的部分)Notes to the Treatise on the Discernment of the Nature of Dharma (finishing up the parts on the Dharma-nature and the transformation of alaya-vijñana)

2.《成佛之道》Path to Buddhahood

4 - 5 p.m.: 問答 Q&A

Ann Arbor (sponsored by AABS)

6/29 (Fri), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: 中文公開演講 Public talk in Chinese on UM campus Spartan Village Community Center, MSU

6/30-7/1 (Sat & Sun) - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: 中文課程: .《成佛之道》 Lectures in Chinese on the Path to Buddhahood

3 - 3:30 p.m.: 問答 Q&A

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6/29 (Fri) - 7/2 (Mon): SUSA Board Retreat at AVRC 國際佛教善女人協會美國分會理事會議

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7/10 (Tue) - 7/19 (Thur): 常延法師 - 佛學講座

Ven. Changyan (Lectures in Chinese, with English Interpretation)

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9/6 (Thur) - 9/17 (Mon): 繼程法師 - 禪十(或禪3, 7)

Ven. Chi Chern (3-Day, 7-Day, or 10-Day retreat in Chinese, with English Translation)

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

Objective: To promote the understanding and practice of Buddhism and meditation in a systematic way.

Program: Sitting meditation, prostration, walking meditation (circumambulation), massage, yoga, and dharma teachings conducted in Chinese with English translation.

Qualification: Open to beginners and experienced practitioners

Date: 10-day Retreat: 9/7 (Friday), 2 p.m. - 9/16 (Sunday), 12 p.m. (check-in: 12 - 2 p.m.)

1st 3-day retreat: 9/7 (Friday), 2 p.m. - 9/9 (Sunday), 5:30 p.m. (check-in: 12 - 2 p.m.)

2nd 3-day retreat: 9/14 (Friday), 2 p.m. - 9/16 (Sunday), 12 p.m. (check-in: 12 - 2 p.m.)

7-day retreat: 9/7 (Friday), 2 p.m. - 9/14 (Friday), 12 p.m. (check-in: 12 - 2 p.m.)

Fees: $20 per day ($10 for students), Pay upon arrival.

Click here to register for the Ven. Chi Chern retreats online

Contacts:

Lisa Kong (517) 614-4363, Lina Wu (517) 351-7077,

LBA phone: 517-292-3110 or lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

Brief Biography of Venerable Chi Chern

Born in Taiping (meaning serenity and peace in Chinese), Malaysia, in 1955, Venerable Chi Chern was ordained as a monk in 1978. He has been trained under many famous monks in Taiwan. In 1980, while taking a Chan retreat with Chan Master Sheng Yen, Venerable Chi Chern received verification of "seeing the true nature." He received transmission from Master Sheng Yen in 1986.

As a serious Buddhist practitioner, Venerable Chi Chern has once gone for a thousand-day solitary retreat. He also has been very active in the Malaysian Buddhist circle and has taken many important posts such as Chair of the Malaysian Young Buddhist Association, Dean of the Malaysian Buddhist Training School, etc. His articles can be seen in many publications.

Venerable Chi Chern likes to share with people his knowledge of Dharma, so for the past fourteen years, he has been traveling across the US to teach Buddhism and basic methods of meditation. With no specific goals in mind, Venerable Chi Chern employs various teaching styles to expand the Dharma in accordance with the need of the students.

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10/1 (Mon) - 10/9 (Tue): 燃燈法師禪十 Sister Sayalay Dipankara

9-Day and Weekend Retreats with Sister Sayalay Dipankara (Canceled)

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

9-Day Retreat begins: Monday, Oct 1, 2012 at 10 a.m., check-in:9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

9-Day Retreat ends: Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Friday-Sunday Retreat begins: Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at 1 p.m., check-in: 11:30-12:30 p.m.

or Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., check-in: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday-Sunday Retreat ends: Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 5 p.m.

(Retreatants are welcome to arrive one day early or leave one day late.)

Your participation helps us grow a peaceful and joyful community!

Click here to register for the Sister Sayalay Dipankara retreat online

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10/13 (Sat): Buddhist Global Relief Walk event at Kensington Park

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10/26 (Fri) - 10/28 (Sun): Retreat with Gilbert Gutiérrez at Ann Arbor and AVRC

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You To

Public Talk and 1-Day Meditation Retreat

with

Gilbert Gutierrez

Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) with stories, practical exercises, and humor. At popular request, this is his eleventh visit to Michigan. He is the sole American dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-yen founder of Dharma Drum Mountain. The events are free and open to the public.

Public Talk at Ann Arbor

Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:30- 9:30 p.m.

U of M Campus, Pierpont, Ann Arbor Michigan
For more information, georget.yeh@gmail.com or 734- 665-1002

One-Day Meditation Retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10 am– 5 pm,
Amitabha Village, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes E. of Lansing)

Please Register Onlin by Click Here

Teaching starts at 10 am. Please check in between 9:00–9:45 am at Amitabha Village
For more information, lansingbuddhist@gmail.com or 517-292-3110

Location: 14796 Beardslee Road, Perry, MI 48872

Brief Biography

Gilbert M. Gutierrez – Chan Master

Gilbert Gutierrez is a lay Chan master in the Chinese tradition.

His parents were from Mexico, and he grew up and was raised a Catholic

in the United States. Gilbert obtained a BA and also a law degree at UCLA.

In 1974 he was admitted to the California bar and has practiced law for

over thirty years in Riverside California.

Gilbert began formal training in Buddhism under a Buddhist Chi Gong Master. Chance events led him to read the Diamond Sutra, and he had a profound

experience of illumination.

Today Gilbert teaches dharma and practices law in Riverside California.

He is married to Ai-Lun Wei, also a discipline of Master Sheng-yen, and has a

son, Ananda who may accompany his father around the country

when Gilbert teaches.

Gilbert’s web page from The Riverside Chan Meditation Group is http://www.riversidechan.org/. His dharma talks can be downloaded at http://dharmatalks.riversidechan.org.

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11/22 (Fri) -11/25 (Sun): 淨土懺及感恩佛三

Great Compassion Repentance Service & Thanksgiving 3-Day Amitabha Chanting Retreat

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4/20 (Fri) - 4/23 (Mon): 常諦法師 — 法會共修及開示 Ven. Chang Di

Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC) (sponsored by DDMBA & LBA)

4/20 (Fri), 7 - 9 p.m.: 與法師會面問答 Q&A with Ven. Chang Di

4/21 (Sat), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: 中文藥師經法會共修 Group Practice of the Sutra of Medicine Buddha (Bhai_ajyagura Sutra) in Chinese

2 - 5 p.m.: 中文藥師經開示 Dharma Talk in Chinese on the Sutra of Medicine Buddha

Ann Arbor (sponsored by DDMBA & AABS)

4/22 (Sun), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Potluck at George Yeh's house, Ann Arbor

1:30 - 5 p.m.: 中文藥師經法會共修及開示 Group Practice and Dharma Talk in Chinese on the Sutra of Medicine Buddha at UM North Campus, Pierpont Common, Center Room

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2011 Activities

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Gilbert Gutierrez Teaching and 1-day Retreat (June and October 2011)

Click here to see group photo and download audio recordings

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夏季佛法渡假 - 講座禪修系列

安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會主辦

Thanks all the participants that all three parts of the Buddhist Summer Camp were very successful. Please click on Special Events link to see event pictures and download audio recording of the Dharma Teachings.

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佛法渡假(四): Ven. Chi Chern's 3-day & 7-dat Retreat 繼程法師禪七 Date: 8/19 - 8/25

Click here to see group photo and download audio recordings

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佛法渡假(三): 8/5 - 8/7 Ven Ching Chao's visit 淨照法師來訪授課「四悉檀的意趣」《辨法法性論》

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佛法渡假(二): 7/23 - 7/24 開照法師公開演講「福慧兩處樂」「吉祥經」

Click here to see see detailed activities information

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佛法渡假(一): Ven. Yuan Po and Ven. Kai Ren's

開仁法師講: 阿含經三十七品; 圓波法師講: 修心與修定 (7/9 - 7/11/2011)

Click here to see group photo and download audio recordings

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*Sayalay Susila's visit - 6/20-6/26 (1-day retreat on 6/25) (cancelled)

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Chan Practice in Daily Life Teachings by Venerable Guo Xing April 8-10, 2011 at Ann Arbor & Lansing

果醒法師生活禪講座及二日生活禪修營法鼓山密西根聯絡處、Dharma on Campus、安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會聯合主辦

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2010 Activities

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A team of 11 Thai Buddhist Monks and Nuns To Visit and Teach in Mid Michigan,

“Spark: Igniting Your Own Self-Wisdom” (November 27, 2010)

Click here to download audio recordings

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夏季佛法渡假 - 講座禪修系列

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Ven. Kai Ying 開印法師慈心禪及演講 (October 2010)

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Gilbert Gutierrez Teaching and 1-day Retreat (October 2010)

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Sayalay Susila Visits Michigan (September 2010)

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Ven Chi Chern's 7-day retreat 繼程法師禪七 Date: 8/20 - 8/26

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Ven Ching Chao's visit 淨照法師來訪授課”唯識學“ Date: 7/30/2010 - 8/8/2010

《八識規矩頌》講要, 人類的精神作用(五十一心所法), 唯識學的「種子論」, 攝大乘論》之「三自性」思想, 唯識學的「修行階位論」(4小時)

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3-Day Buddhist Camp 三日佛法度假 (寬謙法師 Ven. Kuan Chien 、圓波法師 Ven. Yuan Po)

Date:7/9/2010-7/11/2010 寬謙法師講: 大乘菩薩行與止觀禪修 圓波法師講: (1) 福智資糧, 與 (2) 修習正觀

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Please come join our regular activities:

***Monthly Daylong Meditation Retreat at Amitabha Village (一日禪) - 3rd Saturdays, 10am-3pm,

1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21 - canceled, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15 - canceled, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15

Lunch break is from Noon - 1:00p.m.. Hot drinks and light snacks will be provided. But please plan on bringing your own lunch.

If you would like to bring a dish to share with others, please do so.

The suggested donation to help LBA cover its expenses is $20 for the day, with more if you can, or less if you can't.

Bill will be the rotating time keeper to lead the retreat and discussion. Look forward to meditating together!

***Monthly Dhamma Teaching with Ajahn Khemasanto at Amitabha Village - 3rd Saturdays, 3pm- 4pm,

same dates as daylong meditation retreat

*Buddhism @ Peace (English Buddhism Studying Class) (英文佛學研討) - 2nd Saturdays, 2 - 4pm,

4/9 (cancelled), 5/14, 6/11 (cancelled), 7/9 (cancelled), 8/13 (cancelled), 9/10 (cancelled), 10/8 (cancelled), 11/12, 12/10

(Room 152, MSU Spartan Village Community Center, 1460 Middlevale, East Lansing, MI 48823)

*One-Day Amitabha Chanting Retreat 佛一 - 1st Saturdays,

1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5 - canceled, 6/2 - canceled, 7/7 - canceled, 8/4, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1 - canceled

Note: We will resume Friday's Buddhism studying in Chinese Every Saturday (except the 3rd Saturday)

10:00am - 11:30am - Sutra and Amitabha chanting 週六誦阿彌陀經、念佛、拜佛

(Amitabha Village Retreat Center: 14796 Beardslee Rd, Perry, MI; phone: 517-292-3110)

Events in Town:

*Early Morning Meditation at Sparrow - 7 - 8 a.m. Monday through Friday

Sparrow Center for Health Humanities and Well Being Suite 130,

Sparrow Professional Building (across from Sparrow Hospital on Michigan Ave)

Free parking in the ramp adjacent to the Professional Building

For more information: rittenbe@msu.edu

*Free Early Bird Yoga - 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Monday through Friday

Orchard St. Pump House in East Lansing, (between Chittenden and Linden St.) Gentle Hatha Yoga with Yoga

breathing for all--beginners to advanced students. Start the day relaxed. Plenty of free parking. For more

information contact Eric Ederer: ericed@umich.edu

*Thursday Meditation at Quan Am Temple, Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sitting and Dharma talk with Ven. Thich Minh Quang

(Quan Am Temple sponsors this program. For further information, contact Anna Fisher at irjuk@hotmail.com)

*Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana), Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
45 minutes sitting and 45 minutes reading and discussion.

(A lay group, meeting in a member’s home. Newcomers welcome.

For further information, contact Quess at 517-351-3449 or at barbaraderman@sbcglobal.net

Future events:

*One-Day Intensive Amitabha Chanting Retreat 精進佛一 - TBA

* Weekly Friday's Buddhism studying in Chinese 週五讀書會 (temporarily canceled) - TBA

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In 1995, members of MSU Pureland Buddhist Association decided to form a more permanent organization, and to seek a permanent study place. The Lansing Buddhist Association was found in the same year.

Finally, in May 2000, an opportunity arise to joining the DhammaSala Forest Monastery purchasing thirty some acres of country land with large forest area. Members of the association approved to purchase five acres of the total 32 acres of proposed site. The purchase was finalized in June 2000. The funding for the land purchase was from member contributions, and loan from some members.

The Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC) is been built this five acres of beautiful land near Perry, Michigan. The site was chosen for its peacefulness that is suitable for Buddhist cultivation or simply relaxation. See "AVRC Project" for more details.

In March 2001, the association received IRS's recognition as a tax exempted non-profit organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code; therefore, contributions to the association can be applied to federal tax exemption.

There are regular activities every Saturday and Sunday, and both Chinese and English speaker are welcome.

Directions to Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC)

AVRC Great Hall : 14796 Beardslee Road, Perry, Michigan 48872

Jing Ye Ju (f.k.a. Perry House): 14791 Beardslee Road, Perry, Michigan 48872 (517) 292-3110

From I-96, it is about 7 miles north of Williamston (exit 117) following Williamston Road north at the end of which becomes Beardslee Road. From East Lansing, follow Haslett Road east to Williamston Road north and then Beardslee Road. From I-69, use Perry exit (M52 South to Alt. I-69 west, and then turn left to Beardslee Road. (Maps and Directions)

The Amitabha Village and the DhammaSala Forest Monastery are locatd on the thirty some acres of land encompassing forests, pounds, small streams, gardens and prairie that paints a beautiful and tranquil nature picture. You are welcome to the village to join our practice, relax your body and mind, picnic and camp, or just to enjoy the nature beauty.