Experience Life in San Bao Temple

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Have you ever wondered what life in the temple is like? Do you want to learn more about yourself?

We invite you for a weekend stay at our San Bao Temple! Experience life in a temple, from morning chanting, meditation, vegetarian meals and Buddhism classes. We will also explore topics (see below) that applies to our everyday life in this modern age, and hope these will provide you with new perspectives after you leave.

  • Weekend 1: Science vs Buddhism
  • Weekend 2: How to Live a Balanced Life

You can join us on any of our weekend on 6/3-4 & 6/10-11! Please be sure to sign up early here!

Registration deadline: 5/20


Details below

Date:

  • Weekend 1 – 6/3 to 6/4
  • Weekend 2 – 6/10 to 6/11

Location: San Bao Temple, 1750 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Cost: Open Donation


Schedule

Weekend 1: Science vs Buddhism

3rd Jun 10am – 4th Jun 10am

Day 1

  • Morning: 10am – 11:30am
    • Briefing of Temple Life Event + Temple Tour + SFYAD Introduction
    • Ice Breaker – Self Introduction
  • Afternoon: 11:30am – 5pm
    • Lunch
    • Buddhism Class I – Science and Buddhism
    • Learning Chinese Knots
    • Buddhist Etiquette Class – Half Bow, Prostration, Holding Incense,  BLIA Four Line Verse
  • Evening: 5pm – 10pm
    • Dinner Preparations
    • Dinner
    • Evening Prayer
    • Buddhism Class II – Science and Buddhism
    • Reflection

Day 2

  • Morning: 6am – 10am
    • Morning Prayer/Sitting Meditation
    • Breakfast Preparations
    • Breakfast and wash dishes
    • Wrapping Up
  • Optional: 10am-12:30pm
    • Dharma Service

Weekend 2: How to Live a Balanced Life

Jun 10th 10am – Jun 11th 10am

Day 1

  • Morning: 10am – 12noon
    • Buddhism Seminar (Special Lecture from Ven. Jue Wei): Turning Point – How to Live a Balanced Life
  • Afternoon: 1200 – 5pm
    • Lunch
    • Sutra Transcribing
    • Meditative Exercise
    • Sitting Meditation
    • Buddhist Etiquette Class – Buddhist Instrument
  • Evening: 5pm – 10pm
    • Dinner Preparations
    • Dinner
    • Evening Prayer
    • Buddhism Class II – How to Live a Balanced Life
    • Reflection

Day 2

  • Morning: 6am – 10am
    • Morning Prayer/Sitting Meditation
    • Breakfast Preparations
    • Breakfast and wash dishes
    • Wrapping Up
  • Optional: 10am-12:30pm
    • Dharma Service

 

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