DDMBA Ontario August 2010 Dharma Teacher’s Visit

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DDMBA Ontario August 2010 Dharma Teacher’s Visit


DDMBA Ontario is pleased to announce that, from Tuesday August 3 to Sunday August 15, 2010, Venerable Chan Teacher Chang Yan will be in Toronto to oversee a series of talks and other activities related to Chan Buddhism.

Venerable Chang Yan brings with her an extensive background in teaching Buddhism and Chan practice, and specializes in relating Dharma and Sutra-related talks in an approachable, down-to-earth style that is suited for a wide audience of listeners.

Scheduled events will include the following:

Welcome Potluck Dinner for Venerable Chang Yen
When: Tuesday August 3, 6pm-8:30pm
Where: 154 Poyntz Avenue
Participants are welcome to bring their own vegetarian dish or food

Summer Wisdom Talk: “A Question for Life: Why Am I Here? How Did I Get Here?”
When: Saturday, August 7, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Community Room 3, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
Languages Used: Bilingual, in English and Mandarin


Introduction to Vimalakirti Sutra (*in Mandarin only)
When: Sunday, August 8, 10 am – 12 pm, 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street
Languages Used: in Mandarin only

Dharma Talk: “The Meaning and Practice of Great Compassionate Repentance”
When: Sunday, August 15, 10 am – 12 pm (followed by lunch and Great Compassionate Repentance Ceremony (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm)
Where: 154 Poyntz Avenue
Languages Used: Bilingual, in English and Mandarin

In addition to leading the above talks, Venerable Chang Yan will also be participating in the following Meditation Sitting and Sharing events:

• Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation and Sharing, August 4, 7-9pm (an opportunity to practice sitting and walking meditation, plus sharing of Dharma alongside Venerable Chang Yan)
• Wednesday Evening Guided Meditation and Sharing, August 11, 7-9pm
• Chan One Day Meditation Retreat: Saturday , August 14, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (*registration required; to register, please send email to meditation.dharmadrum@gmail.com)

Please note that all the above events are free of charge, and prior registration is not required.

For more information on these and other events to deepen the practice and understanding of Chan, be sure to visit our website at www.ddmba-ontario.ca.


About the Teacher:
Venerable Chang Yan studied and practiced Dharma for 30 years under Venerable Master Sheng Yen. Possessing a strong academic background in Buddhist studies and teachings, Venerable Chang Yan has served as a Dharma instructor for several Buddhist colleges and now teaches at Dharma Drum Sangha University.

We hope to see you soon!

With Joined Palms

DDMBA Ontario

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