DDMBA Ontario: Chan 3 Day Meditation Retreat, October 9-12

In case you are interested:

DDMBA Ontario: Chan 3 Day Meditation Retreat, October 9-12


Dear Friend,

Dharma Drum Mountain (Ontario) Buddhist Association is pleased to announce that Chan Teacher Venerable Chang Wen will be coming to Toronto to lead a 3 Day Chan Meditation Retreat. The retreat will take place at Mount Alverno Retreat Centre, starting from Friday evening October 9 until Monday afternoon October 12, 2009.

This 3-day retreat is an excellent and important opportunity for individuals to deepen their practice of Chan together, including periods of sitting and moving meditation, Dharma talks, walking meditation and work periods. Surrounded by nature, Mount Alverno Retreat Centre is also an ideal setting for Chan practice. With streams running through the compound and walking trails among the trees, it is tranquil, serene and awe-inspiring, especially during the season of Fall colours.

Please note that registration for this retreat is required. Retreat costs, including meals and accommodation, total $180 per person. Retreat applications can be found on our website, http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca. Retreat Application and payment should be received no later than Wednesday September 30, 2009.

A deeply transforming experience for your body and mind - Don't miss this rare opportunity! Suitable for any level of practitioners.

**Please watch for other Chan events guided by Guo Xing fashi and Chang Wen fashi from Oct 8 - 13. Details coming soon…****


Amituofo!

Chan Buddhism 3 Day Retreat
When: Sat. Oct 10 - Mon. Oct 12, 2009
Where: Mount Alverno Retreat Centre, Orangeville, ON
Cost: $180
Transportation: Carpool Can Be Arranged
Language: English (with occasional translation to Mandarin for clarity purposes)

About the Teacher: Venerable Chang Wen is a resident teacher at the Dharma Drum Retreat Center and monastic disciple of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Although a Westerner, he lived in Taiwan before and is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

--