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

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

Telephone: (517) 292-3110

Directions to Amitabha Village Retreat Center (AVRC) 彌陀村大殿

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)

Our Guiding Teacher: Venerable Chi-Chern 繼程法師

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”。

Master Chi-Chern.org

Facebook Link

Master Cheng - 主页

Many thanks to Andrew Anders helped to created a new professional looking website for LBA. 

We plan to launch the new site this spring replacing this current site.

台灣正念工坊

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4994 Park Lake Rd. East Lansing

 5-10 minutes exercise followed by 5-10 minutes Amitabha chanting (in mind) or sitting

Study and discussion on 佛法是救世之仁 (印順導師) and reference 究竟苦邊 (釋開仁 著) until 8:45pm then 15 minutes sharing

Feel free to invite your friends.

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Ven. Wuling (American nun), September 22-23
Sunday, September 23, 1-day Pureland Retreat at AVRC

Walk to Feed the Hungry, late September or early October
  

Bro. Gilbert Gutierrez, October 20-28
  

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 Regular Dharma Events

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Regular One-Day Amitabha Chanting Retreat with video Dharma teaching, every 1^st SUNDAY

Monthly Dhamma Teaching  with  Ajahn Khemasanto     

The public is cordially invited -- Everyone is welcome

Dates:  4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21(cancelled), 8/18(cancelled), 9/15, 10/20 (cancelled), 11/18 (cancelled), 12/16 (cancelled)

Place: Amitabha Village - Retreat Center of the Lansing Buddhist Association (LBA)

Ajahn’s teachings will follow LBA’s Monthly Day of Mindfulness (10 am–3 pm) at the Retreat Center. Those wishing to meditate beforehand are welcome to attend some or all of the day of mindfulness (Contact for questions lansingbuddhist@gmail.com )

Brief Bio of Ajahn Khemasanto

Born & raised Catholic in Midland Michigan, Ajahn went to Thailand as a young man to become a Buddhist monk in the Thai forest tradition. He received higher ordination as a Bhikkhu in 1969, and lived practicing in the forest of northeast Thailand with Thai masters for many years. Ajahn learned and speaks fluent Thai, Cambodian, and Lao, and has translated important Thai forest teachings into English. He returned to Michigan in 1999 to establish and serve as Abbot of Dhammasala Forest Monastery, located on the property neighboring LBA’s Amitabha Village. While a monk in Michigan Ajahn has taught the Dhamma and Buddhist meditation to Americans, Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese at Dhammasala. LBA is honored to offer his monthly series of Dhamma teachings at Amitabha Village.

Regular Monthly Day of Meditation on Third Saturday 

Dates:   4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21(cancelled), 8/18(cancelled), 9/15, 10/20 (cancelled), 11/18 (cancelled), 12/16 (cancelled)

Sat., 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

One Day of Mindfulness Meditation. Silent practice of sitting and walking meditation in the beautiful, peaceful Great Hall at Amitabha Village.  Please bring your own lunch. Participants are welcome to participate in as much or as little of the day as they wish.

Place: A beautiful, new comfortable meditation hall at the Amitabha Village Retreat Center near Williamston -- 15 minutes from Lansing, 50 minutes from Ann Arbor.

Beginners or others who would like formal instruction in meditation from an experienced meditation teacher should email LBA in advance at Lansingbuddhist@gmail.com.  Otherwise no prior notice is needed to attend. The formal daily practice schedule will start at 10:00 a.m.  There will be an hour and a half lunch break from Noon - 1:30 p.m.  The day will conclude with a half hour of discussion from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Practice will consist of 40 minute periods of sitting meditation alternating with 20 minutes periods of walking meditation or breaks. Meditators for whom 40 minute sittings is too long can shorten their sitting time.  Meditation practice will be in silence in the meditation hall but meditators can take walks in the surrounding woods and meadows.  Meditators can stay for part or all of the day. Cushions are provided.  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.   For more information please call LBA at (517) 292-3110.

Regular  Monthly Introduction to Meditation, usually on 3rd Saturday of the month

If you are interested in learning meditation, please come join the meditation class for beginners on Saturday from 9am - 12 noon.

Dates:   4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21(cancelled), 8/18(cancelled), 9/15, 10/20 (cancelled), 11/18 (cancelled), 12/16 (cancelled)

The Lansing Buddhist Association is happy to announce a three hour course "Meditation for Beginners" from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon each third Saturday of the month.  The course meets at Amitabha Village Retreat Center near Williamston (20 min from Lansing and 50 min from Ann Arbor). There is no charge for the course (donations are welcome to cover expenses).  The meditation teacher Mr. George Yeh is a certified Assistant Meditation Instructor of Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association.  He was trained by the world renowned venerable Ch'an Master Shengyen, founder of the Dharma Drum Mountain Association.

Students should register by email at lansingbuddhist@gmail.com.  The course is offered on the third Saturday each month, spring through fall, unless it is marked as cancelled.  The teaching will cover; 

1. The right attitude for practicing meditation.

2. Selection of a suitable time, location, and environment for meditation

3. Selection of meditation aids, such as towels, sitting square cushion, round cushion, or sitting bench

4. Proper posture for meditation. 

    

   1. Introduction to alternative postures, e.g. full lotus, half lotus, quarter lotus, riding saddle' form, Japanese sitting styles, use of a chair or meditation bench

   2. Correct adjustment of head, eyes, chest, lower back, arms and hands during meditation.

   3. How to use meditation aids to support sitting postures.

   4. How to make micro adjustment to your meditation aids

    

5. Steps and method for whole body relaxation

6. The method of meditation by feeling the sensation of breath

7. The method of meditation by counting the breath

8. Correct procedure to enter and exit the meditation state.

9. Warm up steps to prepare sitting posture.

10. Whole body message after exiting a meditation session.

11. Three forms of walking meditation. Where should mind be anchored when practice walking meditation?

12. Guided practices for all above instructions. After the morning teaching,

 students are welcome to practice in the afternoon along with other meditators who attend LBA's Monthly Day of Mindfulness, also scheduled each third Saturday of the month.

Everyone is Welcome

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**Member Events in 2018**

Flower Arranging (插花) Class, 4/21

Vegetarian cooking class

Movie event

Ven. Dr. Huimin Bhikshu,

President of Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts in Taiwan

Sunday April 1

Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center
10 am to noon: Dharma Talk in English

Topic: A Mindful Death: Buddhist Approaches to Dying in Taiwan

Noon to 2 pm: Vegetarian Potluck Lunch

2 to 4 pm: Informal Dharma discussion over as cup of tea

Ven. Guo Yuan's visit (果元法師), April 5 - 11

Friday, April 6, 7-9pm Dharma Talk at UM
Saturday, April 7, 10am - Sunday, April 8, 4pm - 2-day retreat at AVRC

Ven. Kai Zhao visit, May 4 - 6
Thursday 5/3: 讲座：“六念处简介及佛的功德” at Ann Arbor

Friday 5/4 - Saturday 5/5：二日禅，“佛隨念” at AVRC

One-day Retreat by Adjahn Amaro, May 6 (confirmed)
Sunday 5/6: Retreat at AVRC

Brother Gilbert's visit, June 7 - 10

Note: Gilbert will lead a retreat at Dharma Drum Retreat Center (NY) 10/20-28;

therefore, this is the only visit to Michigan this year.

   Thursday, June 7, 7-9pm - optional sitting
Friday, June 8, 10am - Saturday, June 9, 5pm - 2-day retreat at AVRC
Sunday, June 10, 10:30am - 1pm - Brunch and gathering at Brooday, MSU
  

Ven. Ching Chao's visit (淨照法師), June 26 - August 6
  

正念減壓工坊 by 台灣正念工坊正念導師陳德中

傳統禪修的當代應用

Ven. Wuling (American nun), September 22-23
Sunday, September 23, 1-day Pureland Retreat at AVRC

Walk to Feed the Hungry, late September or early October
  

Bro. Gilbert Gutierrez, October 20-28
  

Thanksgiving 3-day chanting retreat, Nov 16-18
  

LBA Holiday Gathering and General Meeting , December 2
  

Detailed to be announced later

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**Member Events**

Asian style bread making class Saturday 3/24

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Sponsors: Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association - MI,
Ann Arbor Buddhist Society, and Lansing Buddhist Association

The Compass of Pleasure and the Neural Zen

（快樂之羅盤與腦科學禪)

Lecture by Ven. Dr. Huimin Bhikshu,

President of Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts in Taiwan

Sunday April 1

1:00 to 3:00 pm: Informal Dharma discussion over as cup of tea

WED April 4, 2018 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Ann Arbor, see the link below for details

A Mindful Death: Buddhist Approaches to Dying in Taiwan

Venerable Bhiksu Huimin is the president of the Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts, a professor at the Taipei National University of the Arts, abbot of Seeland Monastery, and director of Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association. He was born in Taiwan in 1954 and ordained in 1979. He received the Doctor of Letter degree from University of Tokyo, in 1992. His major fields of study are Buddhist mind theory, Buddhist meditation, and relevant humanity studies. Venerable is Dharma heir of Venerable Master Sheng Yen.

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The Compass of Pleasure and the Neural Zen

（快樂之羅盤與腦科學禪)

Lecture by Ven. Dr. Huimin Bhikshu, April 1

President of Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts in Taiwan

Link to the MP3 Recording of the Dharma Talk and Photos of the Event

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Ven. Guo Yuan's visit (果元法師), April 5 - 11

Sponsors: Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association - MI,
Ann Arbor Buddhist Society, and Lansing Buddhist Association

Friday, April 6, 7-9pm on UM campus, Ann Arbor
Topic: The Nature of Reality
Location: North East Room, Pierpont Commons, UM, Ann Arbor, MI

Saturday, April 7, 10am - Sunday, April 8, 4pm - 2-Day
Chan Retreat 精進禪二 at Amitabha Vill Retreat Center

Please Click Here for Retreat Recording and Group Photo

Venerable is fluent in English, and the Retreat will be conducted in English.

Please click here to register got the 2-day retreat

Venerable Guo Yuan is a Vietnamese Chinese Buddhist monk. He is a senior disciple of the well known Chan Master Sheng Yen. He studied under his teacher for over twenty years, and assisted his teacher in many retreats overseas. Presently he is the abbot of The Chan Meditation Center and the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in New York. He was formerly the Director of the Chan Hall, DDM Taiwan and currently leading Chan retreats in many parts of the world includes Europe, America, Canada, México, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Venerable speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.

~Uplift the Character of Humanity and Build a Pure Land on Earth.~

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*Member Events**

Flower Arranging (插花) Class, Saturday 4/21

Click Here to Register for the  Workshop

Ven. Kai Zhao visit, May 4 - 6
開照⾧老2018密西根弘法活動 5月3日 – 5月6日

安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會聯合主辦

活動一: 密西根大學校區 - 佛法講座：

[以佛陀及诸聖贒为榜样 –六念处简介]

時間： 5/3（星期四）7:30pm – 9:30pm

地點： Boulevard Room, Michigan Pierpont Commons,

2101 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor MI 48109-2090.

聯络人:   George T. Yeh (葉泰巖)  734-665-1002

活動二: 2日【佛随念】禅修

時間： 5/4（五）10 a.m.- 5/5（六）4 p.m.

地點：彌陀村禪修中心 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872

聯络人:   吴俐娜 Lina Wu 517-351-7077

【佛随念】简介

依據《清淨道論》的修行業處，【佛隨念】屬於六隨念之㇐。禪修者藉著憶念佛陀的功德可提昇對三寶的信心，因為佛陀的功德是無量、崇高且圓滿，因此禪修者在憶念佛陀的功德時，內心將會呈 現光潔明亮、生起喜悅、增強信心，如此淨化的作用，使禪修者達到近行定。另外，【佛隨念】也歸屬於四護衛禪之㇐，因為禪修者若能持續保持正念、憶念佛陀的功德，除了可提昇定力，也有保護 的作用──當人們內心生起恐懼時，可憶念佛陀的功德，那麼內心的恐懼感會消失；此外，修習佛隨念時，非人眾生將不敢傷害我們，免除受到它們的干擾； 遇到危險時可化險為夷，具有保護的威力。這些都是修習佛隨念的殊勝之處，當具備了這樣的認識與信心，便可進㇐步了解實修方法來修習佛隨念。

開照⾧老1963年出生於馬來西亞怡保，于1987年在檳城洪福寺出家，再到泰國受比丘戒。1987-1990就讀於馬來西亞佛學院。2007年至今四處雲遊，在台湾，加拿大、美国、南美、歐洲主持禅修與隨緣弘法。曾親近文建⾧老 、繼程⾧老、Javana⾧老、修靜⾧老、Thongbai⾧老、帕奧⾧老學習禪法。現任馬來西亞沙巴寂靜禪林⾧老團成員，美國寂静禅寺宗教導師、監獄佈教師，曾任新加坡護法苑宗教導師。1988年 ⾧老開始走入木寇山檳城的監獄，與囚犯談話、講經。四年後，在㇐群死囚的要求下，他來到了加影。每周㇐早 上九時，他將準時出现在加影監獄。在幾十年的監獄弘法，他的慈悲不知軟化了多少身陷囹圄，手脚带着重重镣铐的硬汉子，进而皈依佛教。除了到監獄弘法，⾧老 也常被邀請到國內各大專院校主持佛學營及舉辦靜修營、禪修營、護法營、短期出家體驗營，渡化青年學佛。他的連珠妙語源于他的慈悲和智慧的修持，更來自他非 凡的關懷人間的豐厚閲歷。

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Day-long Retreat by Adjahn Amaro, May 6
Sunday 5/6: Retreat at AVRC

AJAHN AMARO IS MAKING A RARE
RETURN VISIT TO MICHIGAN

Born in England in 1956, Ajahn Amaro received full ordination from Ajahn Chah in Thailand in 1979.
He returned to England to join Ajahn Sumedho in the administration and development of Amaravati
(where, in 2010, he become the Abbot). In 1996, Ajahn Amaro founded Abhayagiri monastery in
Northern California. In December 2015, Ajahn Amaro was honored by the late King of Thailand
with the ecclesiastical title ‘Chao Khun’ and the formal name ‘Videsabuddhiguna.’ Ajahn Amaro’s
reputation is as a skilled teacher of meditation and the Dhamma. He is the author of numerous books on Buddhism and meditation, many of which can be found here: www.amaravati.org/book-authors/ajahn-amaro/fpmtp_languages=english

 
PUBLIC EVENTS
Saturday, May 5th, 2018, 6.00-8.00 pm: Meditation and talk at

Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, 21491 Beech Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Sunday, May 6th, 2018, 9.15 am-5 pm: Daylong Retreat at

Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd., Perry, MI 48872

Monday, May 7th, 2018, 6.30-8.30 pm: Meditation and talk at

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

 
In the Thai Forest Monastery tradition there is no charge for any of Ajahn Amaro’s public events. All are welcome.
‘Sabbadanam dhammadanam jinati’
THE GIFT OF DHAMMA EXCELS ALL OTHER GIFTS

Brother Gilbert's visit, June 7 - 10

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You

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 19th visit to Michigan.  We cordially invite you to join this upcoming Dharma event.

Thursday, June 7, 7-9pm - Group Meditation & Dharma Talk
Friday, June 8, 10am - Saturday, June 9, 5pm - 2-day retreat at AVRC

Sunday, June 10, 10:30am - 1pm - Brunch and gathering at MSU Brody Square, MSU

 "Mind Work Beyond Consciousness" -- How to practice Chan using Right View

This class is designed to strengthen your practice by following instructions based on the Right View

     of Chan and contemplation of mind. The class is beneficial for new or experienced practitioners alike.

Please Click Here for Retreat Recording and Group Photo

     Breakfast, lunch & dinner are provided; $60 donation to help with expenses is requested.

     Please Click Here to Register Online

     The retreat starts at 10 am on June 8 (F). Please arrive between 9:00–9:45 am at Amitabha Village.
     For more information, contact 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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(3) One-day Garden and Park Tours
 with Ven. Ching Chao (淨照法師)
邀請您和淨照法師公園健行、起誦法華經, 三天活動

Friday, 6/29; Saturday 6/30; Sunday, 7/1

1) Friday, June 29 【Hidden Lake Garden】： (URL). 
Note: admission, $3 per person, would be collected at the entrance.
Lansing people: Perry House彌陀村會合 at 8am for car pool to garden
Note: We will all meet at the garden's parking lot (click the URL for map) at 9:30am - 10pm
Contact: 郭至怡 師兄 at George Guo 313-454-1288   Lina at 517-281-4566

2) Saturday, June 30 【Toledo Botanical Garden】 ： (URL). 
Hint: admission free.  Use only the north entrance at Elmer Dr.
Lansing people: Perry House彌陀村會合 at 8am for car pool.
Note1: For joining lunch buffet, please meet up at 9:30am at
the McDonald's parking lot right off the US-23 on Exit 34,
and have lunch at Hong Kong Buffet, Toledo, at 11am.
Note2: For garden tour, we will all meet at the garden's parking lot
(click the URL for map) at 1:00 - 1:30pm
Contact: 請 call George T. Yeh at 734-665-1002, 郭至怡 師兄 at George Guo 313-454-1288   or Lina at 517-281-4567
​Toledo Commons, 3015 Glendale Ave #300, Toledo, OH 43614 
click HERE for Google Map directions to the Hong Kong Buffet, Toledo

3) Sunday, July 1st 【Detroit Kensington Metropark】 ：  (URL). 
Hint: admission, $10 per car, per day.
Spending your time at the Nature Center nearby if you come early.
Lansing people: Perry House彌陀村會合 at 8:30AM.
Note: We will all meet up at Kensington Park,
the Nature Center's parking lot at 9:30-10AM. Use the west entrance off I-96 on exit 151.
Contact: 請 call George T. Yeh at 734-665-1002, 郭至怡 師兄 at George Guo 313-454-1288   or Lina at 517-281-4567

It is very important that you use the URL provided to save time and confusions because each of the garden has its unique situation.  For instance, the Hidden Lake garden is all one-way traffic with many junctions once enter.  And the Toledo Garden has two entrances, each of them can not come to the other by car traffic.  And the Kensington Garden is a sheer 4,000+ acre lot with many parking lots within.  What you want to do is to press each of the URLs on your smartphone to open the Google Map directions before you hit the road.  The Google Map will then bring you to the parking lot based on your current locations. 

1）大家自己到預定的公園去碰面。三個公園都很大，
所以一定要在定時，定點碰面，否則現場會找不到人。
2) 如想搭別人車一起去的，請到Perry House彌陀村會合。
3）因為人數無法預計，所以午餐，飲水煩請參加者自行攜帶。
4）【法華經四要品】需要先行下載電子檔，或者自行攜帶紙本經書。
需要先行下載電子檔 【法華經四要品】PDF on https://goo.gl/wBjBem

also following are 【法華經四要品】 in JPEG format,
if Hanyu Pinyin superscript is preferred
chapter 2   【方便品第二】 https://goo.gl/4Ls8gs
chapter 14 【安樂行品第十四】 https://goo.gl/s1b6AL
chapter 16 【如來壽量品第十六】 https://goo.gl/uEKrUV
chapter 25 【觀世音菩薩普門品第二十五】 https://goo.gl/H3Wdmd

hint: open this email on your smartphone with the Evernote APP (Android or iOS) installed.  Then click to open each of the chapter URLs, select the top-right menu option "Add to Home screen" to create a desktop icon for easy access.  
 

Buddhist Lectures and 2-Day Retreat in Chinese by Ven. Kai Zhao

開照長老密西根弘法活動

3月28日–4月3日
安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會聯合主辦
 

被稱為“人間地藏菩薩”慈悲渡化監獄囚犯的開照長老，將於3月28日 – 4月2日再次來密西根弘法。

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。

活動一： 密西根大學校區 - 佛法講座： [念住治療法]

時間： 3/30（週四）7:30pm – 9:30pm

地點： Southeast Room, Pierpont Commons, University of Michigan

2101 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2090.

聯络人： George T. Yeh (葉泰巖) 734-665-1002

Hanlin Wang (王漢林） 248-697-8980

Ann Arbor Buddhist Society安娜堡佛學社 (www.a2bs.org)

隨喜活動：開照長老蒞臨普照蘭莘學佛會Winter讀書會 :

英文討論題目[ Sharing of Traditions/Practices: Pure Land and Vajrayana ]

時間： 3/31（週五）7:00 pm – 9:0 pm

地點：LotusVoice Integrative Therapies

4994 Park Lake Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

聯络人: 李麗華 Lisa Kong 517-614-4363

Lansing Buddhist Association蘭莘學佛會 Phone: 517-292-3110

E-mail: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

活動二： 二日禅: [“悲”,“喜”,”捨”無量心修習]

時間： 4/1（六）10 a.m.- 4/2（日）4 p.m.

地點： 彌陀村禪修中心

14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, Michigan 48872

聯络人： 李麗華 Lisa Kong 517-614-4363

吴俐娜 Lina Wu 517-351-7077

禪修提供素餐及住宿，欲參加者，請上網報名 

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開照長老1963年出生於馬來西亞怡保，于1987年在檳城洪福寺出家，再到泰國受比丘戒。1987-1990就讀於馬來西亞佛學院。2007年至今四處雲遊，在台湾，加拿大、美国、南美、歐洲主持禅修與隨緣弘法。曾親近文建長老 、繼程長老、Javana長老、修靜長老、Thongbai長老、帕奧長老學習禪法。現任馬來西亞沙巴寂靜禪林長老團成員，美國寂静禅寺宗教導師、監獄佈教師，曾任新加坡護法苑宗教導師。

1988年 長老開始走入木寇山檳城的監獄，與囚犯談話、講經。四年後，在一群死囚的要求下，他來到了加影。每周一早上九時，他將準時出现在加影監獄。在幾十年的監獄弘法，他的慈悲不知軟化了多少身陷囹圄，手脚带着重重镣铐的硬汉子，进而皈依佛教。 除了到監獄弘法，長老也常被邀請到國內各大專院校主持佛學營及舉辦靜修營、禪修營、護法營、短期出家體驗營，渡化青年學佛。他的連珠妙語源于他的慈悲和智慧的修持，更來自他非凡的關懷人間的豐厚閲歷。

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Tai-Chi (太極拳) Class (literally "Supreme Ultimate Boxing")

4/15, 1:30-2:30pm

We are pleased to announce a new program - Tai Chi Class with Kam Sau Wang

on Saturday, April 15, from 1:30-2:30pm at Amitabha Village Retreat Center.

Tai Chi is a moving meditation for body and mind.  It is a slow moving internal martial art that will help improve balance and health in many ways.  However, learning Tai Chi is a developmental process.

It generally takes a few months to be introduced to the Tai Chi set. 

On April 15, our experienced instructor, Kam Sau Wang will introduce Tai Chi fundamentals.  Kam has practiced Tai Chi for more than 20 years and taught Tai Chi at LotusVoice.  

This introductory session is free, no registration required, and highly recommended for the beginners. The 10-week series ($100 fee) will be offered by request. For more information about Tai Chi class, please contact us at lansingbuddhist@gmail.com.

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Flower Arranging (插花) Class, 4/22

Born and raised in Taiwan, Mei-Mei of Rochester Hills has a lifelong passion for arts and flowers. Through years of practicing and studying, floral design became Mei Mei’s main outlet for art expression.
Now with her deep affection for the beauty of floral creations, Mei-Mei will share her knowledge and expertise with us and bring the exquisite flowers to wow the LBA community.

 Date: Saturday, Apr 22, 1-3 p.m., 2017
Check-in: 12:30-1 p.m. 
Style: European Horizontal(水平)

Tuition: free. 
Material Fee: $12 for members; $15 for non-LBA members

Registration and the material fee to cover the cost of floral materials are required. 

Attendees need to  your own floral scissors and a 4" vase/mug/cup to hold flowers

(直徑10公分左右的花器.不要太大, 自備剪刀).

To register for this class, please click here 

Please register by Apr 18 Tuesday so we have enough time to prepare the material.

All are welcome!

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Ven. Guo Yuan's visit (果元法師), Thur, April 27- May 2

Sponsors: Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association - MI,
Ann Arbor Buddhist Society, and Lansing Buddhist Association

Friday, April 28, 7:30-9:30pm on UM campus, Ann Arbor
Topic: Concept and Practice of Chan School
Location: Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons, UM, Ann Arbor, MI

Saturday, April 29, 10am - Sunday, April 30, 4pm - 2-Day
Chan Retreat 精進禪二 at Amitabha Vill Retreat Center

Click here to Register online for the 2-day retreat

Venerable Guo Yuan is a Vietnamese Chinese Buddhist monk. He is a senior disciple of the well known Chan Master Sheng Yen. He studied under his teacher for over twenty years, and assisted his teacher in many retreats overseas. Presently he is the abbot of The Chan Meditation Center and the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in New York. He was formerly the Director of the Chan Hall, DDM Taiwan and currently leading Chan retreats in many parts of the world includes Europe, America, Canada, México, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Venerable speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.

~Uplift the Character of Humanity and Build a Pure Land on Earth.~

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Brother Gilbert's visit, May 25 - 28

The Ann Arbor Buddhist Society,

Lansing Buddhist Association and

Dharma Drum Mountain Michigan Chapter Invite You

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 19th visit to Michigan.  We cordially invite you to join this upcoming Dharma event.

Thursday, May 25, 7-9pm - optional sitting
Friday, May 26, 10am - Saturday, May 27, 5pm - 2-day retreat at AVRC
Sunday, May 28, 10:30am - 1pm - Brunch and gathering at Brody, MSU

 "Essence of Chan with an Emphasis of Developing True Compassion, A Product of Transcendental Wisdom"

-- a meditative exploration of advanced Chan Buddhism.

This class is designed to strengthen your practice by following instructions based on the Right View

     of Chan and contemplation of mind. The class is beneficial for new or experienced practitioners alike.

     Breakfast, lunch & dinner are provided; $60 donation to help with expenses is requested.

     Please Click Here to Register Online

     The retreat starts at 10 am on May 26 (F). Please arrive between 9:00–9:45 am at Amitabha Village.
     For more information, contact 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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Visit, Thur, June 8 - Thur, June 15
  

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、及修直法師，於六月十一日在彌陀村，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。

消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (Sponsorship From in PDF)
消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (Sponsorship Form in Word) 

 時間: 6/11/2017 (Sunday), 9:30am-4pm

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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Ven. Ching Chao's visit (淨照法師), June 27 - July 11
  

6/28 (三) - 6/29 (四) 晚上 7-9 點 - 佛法問答
地點: 龑一平、李麗華家 (1431 Stanlake Dr E. Lansing,MI)
電話:517-614-4363

6/30 (五) 晚上 7:30-9:30 點 - 講題: 唯識學的「種子論」
地點: Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons, UM, Ann Arbor, MI
葉泰巖 電話:734-665-1002

7/1 (六) 早上 10 點 - 7/2 (日) 下午 4 點 二日念佛禪修及佛法開示
講題: 《維摩詰所說經》〈佛國品第一〉釋要》及 〈文殊師利問疾品第五〉釋要
地點: 彌陀村14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry,MI 48872 電話:517-292-3110
有意參加者，請按此上網報名

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Ven. Yuan Wu Fashi's visit (圓悟法師), July 11 - 19
  

圓悟法師佛法講座 7/14-16/2017

安娜堡佛學社, 蘭莘學佛會 聯合主辦

7/14 (五) 晚上 7:30-9:30 點 - 講題: 通往幸福的嚮導
簡介：各宗教多少會談論「人生的意義何在」，信仰的核心價值大體不一，人人
心中都有自覺的幸福感。如何才能體驗祥和之境？有無關鍵的密碼，引導學者到
達目的地？
地點: Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons, UM, Ann Arbor, MI
葉泰巖 電話:734-665-1002

7/15 (六) 早上 10 點 - 7/16 (日) 下午 4 點 二日佛法開示
講題: 佛法於生活中實踐之重要觀念
簡介：在修學佛法的進程中，哪些是易讓人流連忘返、躊躇不前的歧路？而這
些「美麗而險惡之途」有何特徵？藉由理解其實質，助益佛法的實行。

有意參加者，請按此上網報名

Ven. Yuan Wu Fashi 圓悟法師
1998年 在南投的道場剃染出家，2002年 於日月禪寺受大戒。
2004～11年 於福嚴佛學院修學佛法課程；第五屆研究所畢業。
2012年～ 就讀於法鼓文理學院 DILA。目前任教於福嚴佛學院。
研究領域：初期佛教、部派佛教、初期大乘佛教（中觀學）
 

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Ven. Chi Chern's visit (繼程法師), August 30 - Sept 5
  

5-Day Retreat with Venerable Chi Chern

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

Date: 5-day Retreat: 8/31 (Thursday), 10 a.m. - 9/4 (Labor Day Monday), 12 p.m.

          Check-in: 8/31, 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 $150 (student $75)

Click here to Register online for the 5-day retreat

Registration Closing Date: August 25, 2017

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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如實的身心生命的饗宴

(MBSR: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshops conducted in Chinese)

特地邀請MSU校友張振興老師

由台灣回來分享指導

你的心創造你的世界

正念課參考資料 and MP3 Audio Guides

時間: 九月15日星期五, 19:00~21:00

地點: Lotus Voice 4994 Park Lake Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

(1)正念減壓樂活人生

(2)和諧溫暖的親密關係

時間: 九月16日星期六, 10:00~16:00

  九月23日星期六, 10:00~16:00

地點: AVRC 14796 Beardslee Rd, Perry, MI 48872

報名方式: 請聯絡李麗華 517 614 4363

LBA phone: 517-292-3110

or lansingbuddhist@gmail.com

張振興老師:

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“The Power of Mind”: Mind is a powerful element that affects our whole being as well as all beings and the planet. However, this power is largely unknown and unexplored. This talk will reveal how a wholesome mind can overcome obstacles that arise, while an unwholesome mind hastens the ripening of unwholesome karma.

“How to Develop Concentration and Insight”: On this retreat Sayalay will start by helping students develop a basis in concentration, teaching the fundamental practice of Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati), which is the method practiced by the Buddha on the night of his enlightenment. The Buddha praised concentration: “One with concentration sees things as they really are.”

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 several books in print, including the well regarded “Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind and Body Through Abhidhamma.” 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. Sayalay is the abbot of Appamada Vihari, an international meditation center in Penang, Malaysia. Her books, talks, and retreat schedule are online at www.sayalaysusila.net.

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Bro. Gilbert Gutierrez's visit, October 26-29
  

Please Click Here for Online Registration

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Venerable Wuling (Shi Wuling) was born in 1946 in New York state. As a student of Venerable Master Chin Kung, she became a nun in Texas in 1997 and received full ordination in Taiwan. Venerable follows the Pure Land school of Mahayana Buddhism.  

 
From 1998 to 2001, Venerable lectured in Singapore and Malaysia. In 1999, she was appointed Head of the Silent Voices translation team, which is now called the Pure Land Translation Team. She relocated to Australia in 2001. In 2004, she became Director of the Amitabha Buddhist Retreat Centre in Nanango, Australia, and was appointed Vice President of the Pure Land Learning College Association Inc. in Toowoomba, Australia.

 
From 2004 to 2007 Venerable was based primarily in Elkhart, Indiana, so she could help look after her mother who had recently moved there. During that time she also lectured in Australia, Asia, and North America.

 
After living in Australia from 2008 to late 2010, Venerable returned to Elkhart for an extended visit. Currently, in addition to serving as a guest speaker at academic institutions in Indiana and Illinois, Venerable also teaches regularly at two correctional centers in Illinois. She is also working on an introduction to the Amitabha Sutra, which will be Part Two of Going Home to the Pure Land.

 
Venerable Wuling’s books include:

Lundeeria: The Tale of a Journey to a Another Land, Courage, and Compassion 

Going Home to the Pure Land (editor and contributor)

How Will I Behave Today and the Rest of My Life?

Everything We Do Matters

In One Lifetime: Pure Land Buddhism

Awaken to the Buddha Within

path to peace

Heart of a Buddha (editor and contributor)

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Thanksgiving 3-day chanting retreat, Nov 17-19
  

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You are cordially invited to

LBA Annual General Meeting and Holiday Gathering

 Sunday December 3rd, 2017 10:30am - 1 pm

Flower Arranging Class with Mei-Mei Chen

Date: Saturday, March 12, 1-3 p.m., 2016
Check-in: 12:30-1 p.m.
Style: European basic round shape

Tuition free.
Registration and $10 to cover the cost of floral materials are required.
Attendees need to bring their own floral scissors and a bowel/pot/pan to hold flowers.

To register for this class, please click here .

All are welcome!

About the Teacher: Born and raised in Taiwan, Mei-Mei of Rochester Hills has a lifelong passion for arts and flowers. Through years of practicing and studying, floral design became Mei Mei’s main outlet for art expression.
Now with her deep affection for the beauty of floral creations, Mei-Mei will share her knowledge and expertise with us and bring the exquisite flowers to wow the LBA community.

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Healthy Vegetarian Cooking Class with Chef Pao-Lien Tsen  

Menu: Fried Quinoa Rice (小米油飯)

Tofu Avocado Tomato Salad (豆腐酪梨番茄沙拉)

Tuition: $15 (member is free), plus $10 to cover the material cost.

Attendees please bring your own knifes and cutting boards if possible.
Registration is required.

To register for this class, please click here. All are welcome!

Class Description: In this 2 to 2 1/2 hour hands-on class, Chef Pao-Lien will show you how to create simple but tasty dishes featuring natural whole foods. You'll enjoy working together with your classmates and learning to create satisfying dishes that are bursting with flavor and joy. More importantly, you will get to eat your own creations!

Saturday, April 9th, 10am - 4pm

We plan to finish up the work of taping, mudding, sanding and painting of the drywall at Perry House attic.

We will clean up the buildings and environment for upcoming events.

In addition, we will assemble "prostration platform", and make "tablet racks and stands" for June's Water Repentance Ceremony.

All are simple works. Everyone can do it!!

As always, our fabulous cooks volunteer to prepare lunch for the work party.

We believe you will enjoy the work as well as the food!

Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat by Ven. Guo Xing

法鼓山密西根聯絡處、安娜堡學佛社 及 蘭莘學佛會 聯合主辦

 April 22, 7-9pm, Public talk in Chinese at U of Michigan, Ann Arbor

April 23, 10am – April 24, 4pm, Two-Day Retreat in Chinese at Amitabha Village Retreat Center

4/22（五）晚 7-9 p.m.  密西根大學校區 佛法講座
講題：轉境、轉心、轉知見
地點: (Room is TBD) Pierpont Commons, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd.,

Ann Arbor MI 48109-2090. Phone 734-764-7544.
Map: http://uunions.umich.edu/pierpont/maps/
Floor map: http://uunions.umich.edu/cms/files/uunions/floorplan/pierpont2.png
聯絡人: George Yeh (葉泰巖) 734-665-1002

安娜堡佛學佛社AABS網址: www.a2bs.org
 

4/23（六）10 a.m.- 4/24（日）4 p.m.  彌陀村禪修中心  

默照及四念處二日禪修
 

禪修提供素餐及住宿，

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

Picture from Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat

by Ven. Guo Xing

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Buddhist Lectures and 2-Day Retreat in Chinese by Ven. Kai Zhao

開照長老密西根弘法活動

5月10日–5月15日
安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會聯合主辦

應安娜堡學佛社及蘭莘學佛會的邀請，被稱為“人間地藏菩薩”慈悲渡化監獄囚犯的開照長老，將於5月10日-15日來密西根弘法。

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。

活動一：随缘開示
時間：5/10-12（周二至周四）
7:30pm –9:30pm
地點：44150 Cottisford Court Northville, Michigan 48167
聯络人: Hanlin Wang (王漢林）248-697-8980
有意參加者，請提前于王漢林聯系

活動二：密西根大學校區-佛法講座：[如何有效培養臨終一念]
時間：5/13（五）7:30pm –9:30pm
地點：Center Room, Michigan Pierpont Commons,
2101 BonisteelBlvd., Ann Arbor MI 48109-2090.
聯络人：George T. Yeh (葉泰巖) 734-665-1002
Hanlin Wang (王漢林）248-697-8980
Ann Arbor Buddhist Society安娜堡佛學社(www.a2bs.org)

活動三：二日慈心禅修
時間：5/14（六）10 a.m.-5/15（日）4 p.m.
地點：彌陀村禪修中心 14796 BeardsleeRd. Perry, Michigan 48872
聯络人：李麗華Lisa Kong 517-614-4363
吴俐娜Lina Wu 517-351-7077
禪修提供素餐及住宿，欲參加者，請上網報名 

開照長老1963年出生於馬來西亞怡保，于1987年在檳城洪福寺出家，再到泰國受比丘戒。1987-1990就讀於馬來西亞佛學院。2007年至今四處雲遊，在台湾，加拿大、美国、南美、歐洲主持禅修與隨緣弘法。曾親近文建長老、繼程長老、Javana長老、修靜長老、Thongbai長老、帕奧長老學習禪法。現任馬來西亞沙巴寂靜禪林長老團成員，美國寂静禅寺宗教導師、監獄佈教師，曾任新加坡護法苑宗教導師。
1988年長老開始走入木寇山檳城的監獄，與囚犯談話、講經。四年後，在一群死囚的要求下，他來到了加影。每周一早上九時，他將準時出现 在加影監獄。在幾十年的監獄弘法，他的慈悲不知軟化了多少身陷囹圄，手脚带着重重镣铐的硬汉子，进而皈依佛教。除了到監獄弘法，長老也常被邀請到國內各大 專院校主持佛學營及舉辦靜修營、禪修營、護法營、短期出家體驗營，渡化青年學佛。他的連珠妙語源于他的慈悲和智慧的修持，更來自他非凡的關懷人間的豐厚閲 歷。

Dharma Talks and Meditation Retreat by Brother Gilbert Gutierrez

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

May 27 - 29 2016

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 17th visit to Michigan.  We cordially invite you to join these upcoming Dharma events.

Public Lecture:  "Echoes of Chan- Linji, Han Shan, Hsu Yun and Co., common threads of the Chan practice"

     Friday, May 27, 2016, 7:30- 9:30 pm

George Yeh’s house: 2648 Prairie St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

For more information, contact georget.yeh@gmail.com or (734) 665-1002.

One-Day Meditation Retreat:  "Turning the Mind's Eye Inward- A Right View Perspective on Chan Meditation"   

     Saturday, May 28, 2015, 10 am– 5 pm
     This class is designed to increase the effectiveness of your practice by following easy instructions based on the Right View of Chan.  

The class is beneficial for new or experienced practitioners alike.

     Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd. Perry, MI 48872 (20 minutes east of Lansing)

     Lunch & dinner are provided; $30 donation to help with expenses is requested.

     Please register at Online Registration

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

 1-Day Retreat Schedule

Saturday, 5/28/2016

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.   Check in

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Morning session

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.   Lunch & break

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.     Afternoon session

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

P.S. On Sunday, 5/29/2016 from 10:30 am to 1 pm, there will be a brunch gathering and informal discussion with Chan master Gilbert.  The brunch location will be at MSU Brody Square.  The address is 241 W Brody Rd (at Harrison Rd, across from Kellogg Center), East Lansing, MI 48825. Please park at Kellogg Center parking structure.

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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About Ajahn Sucitto.  

Ajahn ordained in 1976 and trained in the forests of Thailand.  Later he was a founding member of Cittaviveka (Chithurst Buddhist Monastery) in Sussex, England, the first Ajahn Chah monastery in the West, where he was abbot for more than two decades.  His short biography can be found on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajahn_Sucitto. Author of dharma books and leader of hundreds of retreats, Ajahn has devoted his life to spreading Dharma for the wellbeing of all.   His visit is a blessing for Michigan.

About attending the teaching on JUNE 4th:  The day with Ajahn is sponsored by the Lansing Buddhist Association.  There is no fee to attend, and any donation is welcome. Participants will offer a meal to Ajahn, and then share lunch with each other.  Registration is required as places are limited.  Please following this link to register

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June 11, Water Repentance Ceremony (in Chinese)

by Ven. Demand, Ven. Ji Chun  and Ven. Shiu Chi

密西根 彌陀村 慈悲三昧水懺法會

由德南寺住持德恩法師、及修直法師主持

(The teachers will be at LBA between June 8 to 14)

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、及修直法師，於六月十一日在彌陀村，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 Flyer   
宣佈稿 Press Release
消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (Sponsorship From in PDF)
消災、超薦、供僧及設齋供眾登記表 (Sponsorship Form in Word) 

Please click here to Register Online (when ready)

 時間: 6/11/2015 (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

6月22日- 6月26日佛法講座及淨土禪修營

安娜堡佛學社及蘭莘學佛會聯合主辦

講題: 《維摩詰所說經》〈方便品第二〉釋要

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

講題: 《佛法概論》第十四章 德行的心素與實施原則

地點: George Yeh’s house: 2648 Prairie St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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

講題: 《印光大師文鈔菁華錄》選讀

請按此上網報名

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

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.

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。

道一法師佛學講座及2日工作坊

July 8,  7 - 9 pm evening Lecture at Ann Arbor 「生活 • 阿含 • 修行」details to be announced

July 9, 10am – July 10, 4pm:  2日"金剛智慧度夢幻人生"工作坊 at Amitabha Village

金剛智慧度夢幻人生

生命旅途上

是否曾悄悄停歇

聽一聽自己身心中

想說的話？

身週遭的人事物

看似真實

卻又如此的難以捉摸

為何？

寧和的心

要如何安住？

煩亂的心

應如何降伏？

給自己騰出一個週末假日，

共赴一場金剛法會盛筵。

活動一：密西根大學校區-[生活•阿含•修行]工作坊
時間：7/8（五）7pm –9pm
地點：Boulevard room, Michigan Pierpont Commons,
2101 BonisteelBlvd., Ann Arbor MI 48109-2090.
聯络人：George T. Yeh (葉泰巖) 734-665-1002
Ann Arbor Buddhist Society安娜堡佛學社(www.a2bs.org) 

活動二：彌陀村-[金剛智慧度夢幻人生]二日工作坊

時間：7/9（六）10 a.m.-7/10（日）4 p.m.
地點：彌陀村禪修中心
14796 BeardsleeRd. Perry, Michigan 48872
聯络人：李麗華Lisa Kong 517-614-4363
吴俐娜Lina Wu 517-351-7077
禪修提供素餐及住宿，欲參加者，請按此上網報名

Saturday （2016/07/09）

10 am - 12 noon - 因緣會遇

12 - 1:30 pm - 午齋與休息

1:30 - 5 pm - 我畫我思

5 - 7 pm - 藥石與休息

7 - 9:30 pm - 電影分享與心得寫作

10 pm - 熄燈

Sunday（2016/07/10）

6:30 - 7 am - 甦醒

7- 8 am - 晨運與靜坐

8-9:30 am - 早齋與出坡

10 am - 12 noon - 自利利人

12 - 1:30 pm - 午齋與休息

1:30 - 4 pm - 心得分享與聖法談