2024 FGS Hsi Lai Temple Short-Term Monastic Retreat
2024 FGS Hsi Lai Temple
Short-Term Monastic Retreat
| 1. | Objective |
|---|---|
| To teach Buddhist traditional practice and discipline in the Sangha community and to provide an expedient means for lay Buddhists to experience the monastic way of life. | |
| 2. | Date |
| A. Adults : July 14 ~ July 20, 2024 (Sunday ~ Saturday) | |
| B. Youths: July 17 ~ July 21, 2024 (Wednesday ~ Sunday) | |
| 3. | Place |
| Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple | |
| 4. | Requirements |
| A. Participants should have an appreciation of Buddhism and a willingness to learn. | |
| B. Must be in good physical and mental conditions | |
| C. Age | |
| · 18~60 for adults (male and female) | |
| · 10~14 for youths (male only) | |
| D. Spaces available: 150 for adults and 40 for youths | |
| 5. | Fees |
| A. Teaching Materials: adults US$120 / youths US$120, to be paid on registration day. | |
| B. Accommodation: US $200 for food, lodging, and cultivation garments will be provided by the temple. | |
| C. Personal Belongings: | |
| · Adults: please bring your own inner garments, white socks (for seven days) and arhat shoes. | |
| · Youths: please bring your own white socks (for five days) and white running shoes. | |
| 6. | To Apply |
| A. Online Registration | |
|
Click to Register Online |
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* Registration forms can also be obtained from your local FGS branch temple. |
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B. Documents Needed |
|
| · Adults: | |
| Please submit an application form, a pledge letter, an autobiography of 300 words, a photocopy of your valid ID, valid medical insurance card, and one 2” photos. | |
· Youths: |
|
| Please submit an application form, a pledge letter, an autobiography of 200 words, guardian agreement form, a photocopy of a valid medical insurance card, and one 2” photos. | |
| 7. | Interview |
| · For LA participant | |
| Adults (Chinese/English speakers ) / Youths: | |
| June 09, 2024 (Sun) @ 1:30pm / June 15, 2024 (Sat) @ 9:30am | |
· For applicants from outside Los Angeles |
|
| Please contact your local branch temple. | |
| 8. | Others |
| A. Application deadline: June 20, 2024 | |
| B. Please attention all mails to “Short-term Monastic Retreat” | |
| 9. | Contact Information |
| Address: 3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 | |
| Tel: (626) 923-5112 | |
| Website: www.hsilai.org | |
| Email: program@ibps.org |
| 1. | Objective |
|---|---|
| To teach Buddhist traditional practice and discipline in the Sangha community and to provide an expedient means for lay Buddhists to experience the monastic way of life. | |
| 2. | Date |
| A. Adults : July 14 ~ July 20, 2024 (Sunday ~ Saturday) | |
| B. Youths: July 17 ~ July 21, 2024 (Wednesday ~ Sunday) | |
| 3. | Place |
| Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple | |
| 4. | Requirements |
| A. Participants should have an appreciation of Buddhism and a willingness to learn. | |
| B. Must be in good physical and mental conditions | |
| C. Age | |
| · 18~60 for adults (male and female) | |
| · 10~14 for youths (male only) | |
| D. Spaces available: 150 for adults and 40 for youths | |
| 5. | Fees |
| A. Teaching Materials: adults US$120 / youths US$120, to be paid on registration day. | |
| B. Accommodation: US $200 for food, lodging, and cultivation garments will be provided by the temple. | |
| C. Personal Belongings: | |
| · Adults: please bring your own inner garments, white socks (for seven days) and arhat shoes. | |
| · Youths: please bring your own white socks (for five days) and white running shoes. | |
| 6. | To Apply |
| A. Online Registration | |
|
Click to Register Online |
|
* Registration forms can also be obtained from your local FGS branch temple. |
|
B. Documents Needed |
|
| · Adults: | |
| Please submit an application form, a pledge letter, an autobiography of 300 words, a photocopy of your valid ID, valid medical insurance card, and one 2” photos. | |
· Youths: |
|
| Please submit an application form, a pledge letter, an autobiography of 200 words, guardian agreement form, a photocopy of a valid medical insurance card, and one 2” photos. | |
| 7. | Interview |
| · For LA participant | |
| Adults (Chinese/English speakers ) / Youths: | |
| June 09, 2024 (Sun) @ 1:30pm / June 15, 2024 (Sat) @ 9:30am | |
· For applicants from outside Los Angeles |
|
| Please contact your local branch temple. | |
| 8. | Others |
| A. Application deadline: June 20, 2024 | |
| B. Please attention all mails to “Short-term Monastic Retreat” | |
| 9. | Contact Information |
| Address: 3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 | |
| Tel: (626) 923-5112 | |
| Website: www.hsilai.org | |
| Email: program@ibps.org |
