2019 Family Chan Camp

Explore Chan practice through the Art of Tea, Yoga & Meditation, Nature Hikes, Art & Crafts and Talent show this summer!
Come join us at Dharma Drum Retreat Center (DDRC), Pine Bush!

Date: 7/31/2019 (Wednesday) 3 PM – 8/4/2019 (Sunday) 1 PM
Camp Location: Dharma Drum Retreat Center, Pine Bush, New York
Kids: Ages 7-11
Teens: Ages 12-16
Adults

Fee: $350/person for child or adult attending alone. $300/person for child(ren) and parent(s) attending together.

For children ages 10 and under, we strongly encourage at least one parent/guardian attend with the children. Children ages 10 and under not accompanied by an adult may be put on waiting list.

Please make check payable to DDMBA and mail to 91-26 Corona Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Your slot is not reserved until payment is received. Please make sure to put your name and "Family Chan Camp" on the check.


Registration Deadline: 7/20/2019 or until slots are filled REGISTER HERE

Note: Child participants must be 7 or older by the start of the camp.

Contact [email protected] for any question. Application form must be filled out below.

7 Days Chan Retreat, Led by Venerable Chang Wu Fashi from Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre.

Date: Mo 26. August – Mo 2. September 2019
Retreat location: Haus Tao, CH-9427 Wolfhalden
Retreat fee: (including veg. meals, lodging in with one, two or three beds): 7 Days CHF 690 /Euro 600 (Sponsor: CHF 750 /Euro 660)
Registration: More info and registration

The Essence of Madhyamaka: Master Sheng Yen’s View on Madhyamaka & The Essence of the Surangama Sutra: My understanding and realization


Lecture Series 1
The Essence of Madhyamaka: Master Sheng Yen’s View on Madhyamaka

Date: 7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25 (4 sessions)
Tuesday, Thursday: 7-9 pm

Lecture Series 2
The Essence of the Surangama Sutra: My understanding and realization

Date: 7/20, 7/27 (2 sessions)
Saturday: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Ven. Guo Yuan, Abbot of the Dharma Drum Retreat Centre, New York has agreed to conduct two meditation events here in the UK. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

A 2 day Introduction to Chan Meditation held at The Prayer Space, Chandlers Avenue, Aperture Building, 2ndFloor, SE10 0GE – nearest Underground Station: North Greenwich – Jubilee Line on July 13th and 14th. See attached leaflet for full details and application form.Details

The Introduction to Chan Meditation is immediately followed by a 3 day Chan Retreat held on July 15th-18th at a location to be advised later.

Please see the leaflet for details and pricing.

2-Day Introduction to Meditation
Although the methods of meditation are simple and straightforward, it is best to practice them under the guidance of a teacher. Without a teacher, a meditator will not be able to correct their own mistakes that, without correction, could lead to problems or lack of useful results. In our weekend meditation class, you will learn the fundamentals of sitting meditation, including proper bodily posture (sitting on a cushion or a chair), relaxation, and basic methods of concentration. In addition, you’ll learn about the proper environment, equipment, and timing, as well as self-massage and important coconcepts related to the process of meditation.

This event is followed by a 3-day Meditation Retreat, location to be announced.

Family Fun Day Camp

Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: Dharma Drum Mountain Los Angeles Center
4530 N. Peck Road, El Monte CA 91732
Age: 6-12
Fee: $50 for family of 2
$10 for each additional participant (Lunch and snack are included)
Registration: April 20 - June 30, 2019; Register HERE

Notes: At least one parent MUST enroll and attend class with the child(ren). The camp is conducted in English (Translation service available upon request during registration).

How to apply: Please download the application form and submit it along with a check payable to: DDMLAC. Mail or walk in registration with check payment is accepted.

Details: Details HERE

Led by Gilbert Gutierrez

Begins: Saturday July 13, 2019

Check-in: 4:00 - 6:00 PM - late arrival not allowed
End Date: Saturday July 20, 2019
End Time: 1:30 PM
Deadline: no applications accepted after July 9
Registration: HERE

Chan retreat July 27 – August 17, 2019

Led by VEN. CHI CHERN FASHI
Date: July 27 – August 17, 2019; Dluzew, Poland.
Registration: More info and registration

Date & Time: Thursday June 13, 7 pm to Sunday June 16, 3 pm
Venue: Bliss Haven Retreat Centre (1028 Canal Bank Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W5)
Fee: $370 per person, including overnight accommodation from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon, as well as meals.

Registration: Please click HERE to fill up the application form.
Application deadline: Sunday, June 3, 2018
(Due to the space limitations,, program may close before the application deadline listed)

Payment:
a) In person at DDM Toronto Centre (if paid by cheque, please pay to “DDMBA Ontario” and specify it’s for the 3 day retreat on the note), or
b) Online: via DDM Toronto Centre’s online donation page (scroll down on tab “A Dollar a Day Giving Program” and click “Donate” under “One Time Donation”). Please specify 3 day retreat at time of payment.

Date: June 22 Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM at CMC
Led by: Ven. Chang Hwa
Registation: HERE

An opportunity for serious practitioners to sustain practice and receive guidance from meditation teachers. This retreat is open to people who have taken Beginners’ Meditation Class or already have an established meditation practice

Three days Chan retreat
Date: Juni 8 – Juni 10

Venue: Meditation-Centre of Chan Bern, Brunngasshalde 37, 3011 Bern

Retreat Costs: Dana

Accommodation Costs: (3 days, meals included, lodging passible in meditation- room, toilet, no shower) 180 CHF Reduction possible on demand

Registration:
More info and registration