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SUMMARY:2026佛光西來英文書院
DESCRIPTION:Pause. Think. Start Anew. \n  \nThe Hsi Lai Buddhist Retreat offers a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in two weeks of authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life. At the monastery\, you’ll have the chance to gain a fresh perspective on the world and cultivate a deeper sense of happiness and well-being\, which you can share with all the lives you touch in the future. \n  \nParticipants will explore and practice various elements of Humanistic Buddhism\, unlocking their inner potential and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. The retreat includes classes on Buddhist practices\, core teachings\, and Buddhist art and music\, as well as practical experiences in Buddhist etiquette\, meditation\, calligraphy\, communal chores\, and more. \n  \n** Applications cut-off date is May 26th 2026 ** \n  \nDates: June 7 ~ June 21\, 2026 \nAges: 16-35 \nLocation: FGS Hsi Lai Temple\, 3456 Glenmark Drive\, Hacienda Heights\, CA 91745 \nContact Details: outreach@ibps.org\, (626) 923 5110 \n  \nInfo & Registration \n  \n**Form will require submission of proof of identification and health insurance \n**All applicants will be interviewed before being accepted into the retreat \n**Further details will be sent out to successful applicants \n  \n  \nRetreat Schedule: \nUpon check-in\, retreat participants will begin with a full day of orientation to the monastic lifestyle and the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order. This will be followed by a week of enriching activities\, including morning meditation\, Sutra studies\, Humanistic Buddhism studies\, exploration of the monastery\, Buddhist practices\, communal work\, vegetarian meals\, Dharma talks\, group discussions\, and evening chanting. Here is a sample of what the daily schedule may look like. \nTime Activity\n06:00 Morning Wakeup\n06:30—07:10 Morning Exercise and Meditation\n07:30—08:00 Breakfast\n08:10—08:50 Cleaning\n09:00—10:50 Classes\n11:00—11:20 Transcribing Sutras\n11:30—12:00 Lunch\n12:00—12:15 Walking Meditation\n12:15—13:20 Noon Break\n13:30—15:20 Classes: Buddhist Practices / Monastic Activities\n15:30—16:30 Communal Work\n16:40—17:50 Shower / Laundry\n18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal (Dinner)\n18:30—19:00 Evening Chores\n19:00—19:50 Group Discussion / Reflections\n20:00—21:20 Evening Chanting\n22:00 Lights Out \n  \nThe retreat will feature a 1-day silent intensive cultivation and meditation experience\, allowing participants to put theory into practice and explore the depths of the mind. Below is a glimpse of what this immersive day entails: \nTime Activity\n06:00 Wake up\n06:30—07:00 Exercises\n07:00—07:30 Meditation\n07:30—08:00 Breakfast\n08:10—08:50 Cleaning\n09:00—09:30 Tea & Instruction\n09:40—10:10 Meditation\n10:30—11:10 Meditation\n11:30—12:00 Lunch\n12:00—12:20 Walking Meditation\n12:20—13:10 Noon Break\n13:30—14:00 Meditation\n14:20—14: 50 Meditation\n15:10—15:40 Tea & Instruction\n15:40—17:45 Chores / Shower\n18:00—18:30 Medicine Meal\n19:00—19:30 Chan Talk\n19:50—20:10 Meditation\n20:30—21:00 Meditation\n21:00—22:00 Break\n22:00 Lights Out
URL:https://hsilai.org/event/2026-hsi-lai-buddhist-retreat/
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