We had a great time at the Ratanapanya Meditation Center
Monday, February 9, 2009
Photos from Ratanapanya Meditation Center and Pechanga Indian Reservation
We had a great time at the Ratanapanya Meditation Center
We had a great time at the Ratanapanya Meditation Center
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 7 Outing to Ratanapannya Meditation Center and Temecula Indian Reservation
Here is the confirmed schedule for our Feb. 7 outing, we have two major activities that day (highlighted). Please be aware of that it will be a day-long trip. We probably will leave there around 4pm. Therefore, those who want to come back earlier you certainly can do so, but you may need to drive by yourself.
Details as follows:
* 8:00 am, (those who want to carpool with us) leave UWest (in front of General Service Office) to
Ratanapannya Meditation Center (Thai vipasyana meditation Temple)
34550 Orange Street, Wildomar, CA 92595 contact tel 951-245-1399, my cell 626-548-0495.
* 10:00am, talk by the abbot of the Temple, Ven. Sompoch Sripundh, about vipasyana meditation;
* 10:30am, talk by Ven. Jue Wei (Hsi Lai Temple), about "meditation from humanistic Buddhist perspective";
* 11:00am, group meditation sit;
* 11:30am, lunch;
* 12:00pm, discussion/walking mediation/site-seeing etc;
* 1:00pm: group meeting to discuss our upcoming events, blog etc;
* 1:45pm, leave temple to Temecula Indian Reservation, a local reservation site (kindly invited by the former tribe leader, native Indian Vincent, this site is not for public but will be specially open for us, please check the attched file to see the photos);
* around 4pm, leave Wildomar back to school.
Please be advised to bring some food to share since we are going to have a potluck lunch in the Temple.
Photos from previous visits to the Ratanapannya Meditation Center and Temecula Indian Reservation.
Here is the confirmed schedule for our Feb. 7 outing, we have two major activities that day (highlighted). Please be aware of that it will be a day-long trip. We probably will leave there around 4pm. Therefore, those who want to come back earlier you certainly can do so, but you may need to drive by yourself.
Details as follows:
* 8:00 am, (those who want to carpool with us) leave UWest (in front of General Service Office) to
Ratanapannya Meditation Center (Thai vipasyana meditation Temple)
34550 Orange Street, Wildomar, CA 92595 contact tel 951-245-1399, my cell 626-548-0495.
* 10:00am, talk by the abbot of the Temple, Ven. Sompoch Sripundh, about vipasyana meditation;
* 10:30am, talk by Ven. Jue Wei (Hsi Lai Temple), about "meditation from humanistic Buddhist perspective";
* 11:00am, group meditation sit;
* 11:30am, lunch;
* 12:00pm, discussion/walking mediation/site-seeing etc;
* 1:00pm: group meeting to discuss our upcoming events, blog etc;
* 1:45pm, leave temple to Temecula Indian Reservation, a local reservation site (kindly invited by the former tribe leader, native Indian Vincent, this site is not for public but will be specially open for us, please check the attched file to see the photos);
* around 4pm, leave Wildomar back to school.
Please be advised to bring some food to share since we are going to have a potluck lunch in the Temple.
Photos from previous visits to the Ratanapannya Meditation Center and Temecula Indian Reservation.
Photos from Hsi Lai Temple
There has been a number of great events at Hsi Lai Temple, including Chinese New Year and the Offering Ceremony to the Buddhas and Celestial Beings.
Here is a photo of (left to right) Alex, Elaine ,Jacky, and Bill at the tea shop after the Offering Ceremony to the Buddhas and Celestial Beings.
For more of Jacky's photos go to picasaweb.google.com/liuyunchang.
There has been a number of great events at Hsi Lai Temple, including Chinese New Year and the Offering Ceremony to the Buddhas and Celestial Beings.
Here is a photo of (left to right) Alex, Elaine ,Jacky, and Bill at the tea shop after the Offering Ceremony to the Buddhas and Celestial Beings.
For more of Jacky's photos go to picasaweb.google.com/liuyunchang.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Meeting with Sierra Club International Community Section
Jan 31, 2009
The Los Angeles Chapter, International Community Section reaches out to new comers from abroad in the Los Angeles with a variety of activities, such as hiking and car camping, familiarizes them with the Sierra Club, and encourages communication of ideas. I met the committee at a committee meeting and asked them for ideas on how Hsi Lai Temple can help the community. I briefly introduced the temple and the brainstorming session that we did in the Hsi Lai College Study Group. Many people present were familiar with Hsi Lai Temple both from official International Community Section outings to the temple and from individual trips.
1. Have you considered engaging the community at Hsi Lai Temple for being engaged in activities sponsored by the Sierra Club?
The International Community Section is very interested in connecting with the community at Hsi Lai Temple.
Members of the Temple are always welcome to International Community Section events. These are advertised on the web site (http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ics/). We can also send flyers to the Temple for outings. Most International Community Section events are weekend car camps. To participate in a car camp tents, sleeping bags, etc are needed.
2. How can Hsi Lai Temple help the environment, the Sierra Club, and the International Community Section?
Members from the Temple can participate in animal preservation and conservation activities sponsored by the Sierra Club. There is a huge number of activities and limitless possibilities.
3. What can we do as follow up steps?
Follow up with the chairman on activities. The International Community Section is also interested in another trip to the temple. Let them know the opening hours of the dining hall and my contact email for further comments.
I was invited to present to the San Fernando Valley Section meeting on Feb 17, 7 pm. Check the LA Chapter schedule for details of the group and meeting.
Jan 31, 2009
The Los Angeles Chapter, International Community Section reaches out to new comers from abroad in the Los Angeles with a variety of activities, such as hiking and car camping, familiarizes them with the Sierra Club, and encourages communication of ideas. I met the committee at a committee meeting and asked them for ideas on how Hsi Lai Temple can help the community. I briefly introduced the temple and the brainstorming session that we did in the Hsi Lai College Study Group. Many people present were familiar with Hsi Lai Temple both from official International Community Section outings to the temple and from individual trips.
1. Have you considered engaging the community at Hsi Lai Temple for being engaged in activities sponsored by the Sierra Club?
The International Community Section is very interested in connecting with the community at Hsi Lai Temple.
Members of the Temple are always welcome to International Community Section events. These are advertised on the web site (http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ics/). We can also send flyers to the Temple for outings. Most International Community Section events are weekend car camps. To participate in a car camp tents, sleeping bags, etc are needed.
2. How can Hsi Lai Temple help the environment, the Sierra Club, and the International Community Section?
Members from the Temple can participate in animal preservation and conservation activities sponsored by the Sierra Club. There is a huge number of activities and limitless possibilities.
3. What can we do as follow up steps?
Follow up with the chairman on activities. The International Community Section is also interested in another trip to the temple. Let them know the opening hours of the dining hall and my contact email for further comments.
I was invited to present to the San Fernando Valley Section meeting on Feb 17, 7 pm. Check the LA Chapter schedule for details of the group and meeting.
Upcoming events
Dear friends in the Dharma:
We believe that you all have had a great break and we wish you have fruitful new year!
With some member's great effort, I am pleased to announce after the suspension in January, now we are going to resume our monthly activities:
1) On. Feb. 7(Sat.), we are going to visit
Ratanapannya Meditation Center (Thai Temple)
34550 Orange Street
Wildomar, CA 92595
We are planning to arrive there at 10:00am, followed by a talk about Thai vipassana meditation by the abbot Ven. Sompoch Sripundh there and "Humanistic perspective on meditation" by Ven. Jue Wei, then we are going to have a group meditation sit (may be 30 minutes), then we will have potluck lunch (probably around 11:30am, just be aware of that Theravada monastic don't cook by themselves, their food is not vegetarian and they need to have lunch before 12pm due to the Vinaya regulations, so we need to bring our own food).
After lunch, we are going to have short walk (or walking meditation) around the Temple, then we will sit down to discuss out future plans, maintaining the blog, mailing list, and out-reach ideas etc.
We will leave the temple after that(say 2pm).
2) On March 4th(Wed.)
Ven. Jue Wei will be speaking at the Arcadia Interfaith at 7pm.
Vegetarian dinner is provided at 6pm (we suggest we make some modest contributions if we intend to eat.)
The address is
Arcadia Congregational United Church of Christ
2607 So. Santa Anita Ave.
Aracadia, CA
Those who intend to join in this event should bring a ritual object or
object of art to share with the audience.
3) On March 9th (Mon.)
Ven. Jue Wei will be speaking at the Church of Good Shepherd to the American Association of University Women at 7pm. The address is 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 . We can arrange to be there by 6:30pm for snacks, and then proceed to dinner after the discussion.
Also, we will let you know the details when this event is coming near.
Dear friends in the Dharma:
We believe that you all have had a great break and we wish you have fruitful new year!
With some member's great effort, I am pleased to announce after the suspension in January, now we are going to resume our monthly activities:
1) On. Feb. 7(Sat.), we are going to visit
Ratanapannya Meditation Center (Thai Temple)
34550 Orange Street
Wildomar, CA 92595
We are planning to arrive there at 10:00am, followed by a talk about Thai vipassana meditation by the abbot Ven. Sompoch Sripundh there and "Humanistic perspective on meditation" by Ven. Jue Wei, then we are going to have a group meditation sit (may be 30 minutes), then we will have potluck lunch (probably around 11:30am, just be aware of that Theravada monastic don't cook by themselves, their food is not vegetarian and they need to have lunch before 12pm due to the Vinaya regulations, so we need to bring our own food).
After lunch, we are going to have short walk (or walking meditation) around the Temple, then we will sit down to discuss out future plans, maintaining the blog, mailing list, and out-reach ideas etc.
We will leave the temple after that(say 2pm).
2) On March 4th(Wed.)
Ven. Jue Wei will be speaking at the Arcadia Interfaith at 7pm.
Vegetarian dinner is provided at 6pm (we suggest we make some modest contributions if we intend to eat.)
The address is
Arcadia Congregational United Church of Christ
2607 So. Santa Anita Ave.
Aracadia, CA
Those who intend to join in this event should bring a ritual object or
object of art to share with the audience.
3) On March 9th (Mon.)
Ven. Jue Wei will be speaking at the Church of Good Shepherd to the American Association of University Women at 7pm. The address is 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007 . We can arrange to be there by 6:30pm for snacks, and then proceed to dinner after the discussion.
Also, we will let you know the details when this event is coming near.
Hsi Lai Temple
2009 English Buddhism Class
Core Teaching of Buddhism – Ven. Jue Qian
(Every Sunday 10.30am to 12pm)
Table of Contents
1.Buddhist Etiquettes
2.Buddha
Who is Buddha?
Introduction of Buddha’s past lifes and this life
3.Dharma
Four Noble Truth
- Suffering, Cause of Suffering, End of Suffering and Path Lead to End of Suffering
Noble Eightfold Path
Three Dharma Seal
- Impermanence, Non-Self, Ultimate Enlightenment
The Law of Cause and Condition
4.Sangha
Who is Sangha?
The Practice of Sangha
Origin of Sangha Order
Evolution of Sangha Order
- Lesser Vehicle (Theravada), Great Vehicle (Mahayana), and others
5.Bodhisattva
Who is Bodhisattva?
Origin of Bodhisattva
2009 English Buddhism Class
Core Teaching of Buddhism – Ven. Jue Qian
(Every Sunday 10.30am to 12pm)
Table of Contents
1.Buddhist Etiquettes
2.Buddha
Who is Buddha?
Introduction of Buddha’s past lifes and this life
3.Dharma
Four Noble Truth
- Suffering, Cause of Suffering, End of Suffering and Path Lead to End of Suffering
Noble Eightfold Path
Three Dharma Seal
- Impermanence, Non-Self, Ultimate Enlightenment
The Law of Cause and Condition
4.Sangha
Who is Sangha?
The Practice of Sangha
Origin of Sangha Order
Evolution of Sangha Order
- Lesser Vehicle (Theravada), Great Vehicle (Mahayana), and others
5.Bodhisattva
Who is Bodhisattva?
Origin of Bodhisattva
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
English Buddhism Class Schedule
Sundays
Meditation: 9:20 – 10:20 am (Advanced)
2:00 – 3:00 pm (Beginners)
Ven. Miao Hsin & Ven. Hui Xuan
(Meditation Hall will be open from 9:00 am)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Classes (I & II) on Buddhist Teachings
Assembly Hall (second room right corridor)
I.Core Teachings of Buddhism
Meeting Room (first room right corridor)
II.Chan Mind: the Art of Living
(A fee of $10.00 required for every semester
of either meditation or teachings)
(BLIA Hsi Lai Subchapter Monthly Meeting
First Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm in Meeting Room)
2009 – Session I
January 11 – Special Dharma Lecture: – Dr. Joshua Capitanio: Prajnaparamita Literature in Chinese Buddhism (Meeting Room)
(Saturday, January 10 – 9:30 am Prayer for World Peace Ceremony
4:30 pm Neighborhood Party)
18 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
(Two-week break for Chinese New Year)
February 8 - Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Sutra Study – Ven. Jue Ji (Meeting Room)
15- Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
22- Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
March 1 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
9 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
15 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
22 –Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
29 – Dialogue with the Abbot on Humanistic Buddhism –
Abbot Venerable Hui Chi (Meeting Room)
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
3456 S Glenmark Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Tel: (626) 961-9697 (107)
Fax: (626) 369-1944
Website: www.hsilai.org
Email: info@hsilai.org
English Buddhism Class Schedule
Sundays
Meditation: 9:20 – 10:20 am (Advanced)
2:00 – 3:00 pm (Beginners)
Ven. Miao Hsin & Ven. Hui Xuan
(Meditation Hall will be open from 9:00 am)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Classes (I & II) on Buddhist Teachings
Assembly Hall (second room right corridor)
I.Core Teachings of Buddhism
Meeting Room (first room right corridor)
II.Chan Mind: the Art of Living
(A fee of $10.00 required for every semester
of either meditation or teachings)
(BLIA Hsi Lai Subchapter Monthly Meeting
First Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm in Meeting Room)
2009 – Session I
January 11 – Special Dharma Lecture: – Dr. Joshua Capitanio: Prajnaparamita Literature in Chinese Buddhism (Meeting Room)
(Saturday, January 10 – 9:30 am Prayer for World Peace Ceremony
4:30 pm Neighborhood Party)
18 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
(Two-week break for Chinese New Year)
February 8 - Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Sutra Study – Ven. Jue Ji (Meeting Room)
15- Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
22- Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
March 1 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
9 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
15 – Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
22 –Classes: I. Core Teachings of Buddhism –
Ven. Jue Qian (Assembly Hall)
II. Chan Mind: the Art of Living – Ven. Jue Ji
(Meeting Room)
29 – Dialogue with the Abbot on Humanistic Buddhism –
Abbot Venerable Hui Chi (Meeting Room)
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
3456 S Glenmark Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Tel: (626) 961-9697 (107)
Fax: (626) 369-1944
Website: www.hsilai.org
Email: info@hsilai.org
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