BODHI MONASTERY

Today we live in a time of great crisis, confronted by the gravest challenge that humanity has ever faced: the ecological consequences of our own collective karma. The scientific consensus is overwhelming: human activity is triggering environmental breakdown on a planetary scale. Global warming, in particular, is happening much faster than previously predicted, most obviously at the North Pole.

Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi, along with David Loy and John Stanley, a British micro-biologist, has helped to compose a Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change.

2009 SUMMER DHARMA RETREAT
English Program: Friday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 5th
Chinese Program: Friday, July 3rd - Thursday, July 9th
Children's Camp: Friday, July 3rd - Saturday, July 4th (free float on July 5th)

Online Application Now Available -- Application Deadline June 20th
Please check in often for current updates

The 2009 Summer Dharma Retreat hosted by the Yin Shun Foundation at Bodhi Monastery features Dharma talks, meditation sessions, discussion, and liturgy -- a balanced blend of the intellectual, contemplative, and emotional sides of the Buddhist path

ENGLISH PROGRAM (July 3rd-5th)
Speakers : Bhante Bhikkhu Bodhi, V. Bhikkhu Analayo, Mr. Michael Roehm, and Dr. Yu-Jung Avis.
Please note that schedule, teachers, and topics are still being adjusted, so they are subject to modification.
Schedule (updated June 13): 2009 Summer Schedule

CHINESE PROGRAM (July 3rd-9th)
For the Chinese program, we will have Ven. Jenchun, Ven. Chaoding, Ven. Houguan, Ven. Kairen, Ven.Yuanpo. Subjects will be based on Master Yinshun’s works and discussions. Please go online to review the entire Chinese Program Schedule and the biographies of the speakers. For other information on the Chinese Program of the Dharma Retreat, please go to http://www.yinshun.org/Retreat/Retreat.htm.

CHILDREN'S CAMP (July 3rd-4th, July 5th is free float)
New to this year: For the first time, we will have a special two-day camp (the third day will be an unstructured free-float day) for children ages 8-12. We invite parents to sign up for their children. Only 20 slots are available. In this program, a parent or guardian is required to register for and attend one of the adult programs while the child is on site.

Application (June 1 to June 20): If you are signing up for either one of the adult programs, please register online. If you also wish to register on behalf of your child, please download the application form and submit it with the required information either by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by post to Yin Shun Foundaiton, 67 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, New Jersey, 07848.

Attendance: Though it is to your benefit to participate in the entire program, you are also welcome to come for COMPLETE day sessions from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm on July 3rd-4th and from 8:00 am - 4:15 on July 5th.

Arrival/Registration: If you plan on staying in the monastery dormitory during the retreat, we suggest that you apply early since dorm space is limited. Any out-of-state participants can arrive as early as July 2nd. General registration for those coming for the entire program and who are staying at the monastery is on Thursday, July 2nd, between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Dana: This retreat is made possible through the sponsorship of the Yin Shun Foundation as well as the generous donations of retreatants, friends and supporters.

*Note: In order to reduce waste, please bring your own drinking cup.

IMPORTANT: ONLY REGISTERED RETREATANTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE MONASTERY DURING THE RETREAT. EVERYONE MUST APPLY!

Yinshun Foundation, USA
2009 Dharma Retreat

Date: Chinese Program: July 3~ July 9 (7 days)
         English Program: July 3~ July 5 (3 days)
         Children Program: July 3~ July 5 (2 days, 3rd day is free time)

Registration: July 2 (Thursday) 3:00PM-7:00PM

Place: Bodhi Monastery
         67 Lawrence Rd.
         Lafayette, NJ 07848

Supported by: Yinshun Foundation, USA (room and board provided)

Fee: Free (donations welcomed)

Inquiries: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
              Tel:(646)468-8189 (NY); (845)228-4287 Ext.108 (NY)
              (973)696-2557 (NJ)
              (732)549-7441 (NJ, Children Camp)
              (973) 300-9250 (Bodhi Monastery)
              (Please leave a message if no one answers)
              Fax: (718) 939-3469

Yinshun Foundation, USA continues its seven day/six nights Dharma Retreat. We have invited our great masters and teachers to give a series of Dharma lectures.

For the Chinese program, we will have V. Jenchun, V. Chaoding, V. Houguan, V. KuanQian, V. Kairen, V.Yuanpo. Subjects will be based on Master Yinshun’s works and discussions.

For the English program, we will have Bhante Bhikkhu Bodhi, V. Bhikkhu Analayo, Mr. Michael Roehm, and Dr. Yurong Avis. Subjects will be chosen by our esteemed teachers.

New this year, we will have three days especially for children ages 8-12. The program is limited to 20 children and the third day will be unstructured free time. We invite parents to participate in this new program; a parent or guardian is required to attend with the child.

The registration form, hand outs for the lectures, and further information will be posted here tentatively by May 31. Registration starts June 1, 2009 and ends June 20, 2009. Out of state participants may arrive a few days earlier. Total participants are limited to 120 people on a first come, first served basis.

Note: In order to reduce waste, please bring your own drinking cup.