2008 SUMMER DHARMA RETREAT
English Program: Friday, July 4th - Monday, July 7th
Chinese Program: Friday, July 4th - Thursday, July 10th

Online Application Now Available -- Application Deadline June 20th
Please check in often for current updates

The 2008 Summer Dharma Retreat hosted by the Yin Shun Foundation at Bodhi Monastery features Dharma talks, meditation sessions, discussion, and liturgy -- a balanced blend of the intellectual, contemplative, and emotional sides of the Buddhist path

ENGLISH PROGRAM (July 3rd-7th)
Speakers Updated 06/01: Ven. Thich TriHoang, Ven. Chang Tzu, Ven. Subhuti, Ven. (Bill) Aruno, Michael Roehm, Yu-Jung Avis, Scott Hurley
Themes: Various Dhamma Teachings/Mahayana Practices as Explained by Ven. Yin-shun.

Please note that schedule, teachers, and topics are still being adjusted, so they are subject to modification.
Schedule Updated 06/01: 2008 Summer Schedule
Topics Updated 06/01: 2008 Summer Topics
Teacher Biographies Updated 06/01: 2008 Summer Speaker Bios

CHINESE PROGRAM (July 3rd-10th)
The speakers of the Chinese retreat has chosen a theme for the Chinese program this summer: "The Liberation Path and the Bodhisattva Path." Please go online to review the entire Chinese Program Schedule and the biographies of the speakers. For other information on the Chinese Program of the Dharma Retreat, please go to http://www.yinshun.org/Retreat/Retreat.htm.

Application (June 1 to June 20): We PREFER that you directly register online. If you are unable to register online, you may also download the application form in PDF format, download the application form in RTF format, or pick up a copy at the monastery reception desk. Please send your application to Yin Shun Foundation, 67 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, New Jersey 07848.

Attendance: Though it is to your benefit to participate in the entire program, you are also welcome to come for COMPLETE day sessions from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm on July 3rd-6th.

Arrival/Registration: If you plan on staying in the monastery dormitory during the retreat, we suggest that you apply early since dorm space is limited. Any out-of-state participants can arrive as early as July 3rd. General registration for those coming for the entire program and who are staying at the monastery is on Thursday, July 3rd, between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Dana: This retreat is made possible through the sponsorship of the Yin Shun Foundation as well as the generous donations of retreatants, friends and supporters.

IMPORTANT: ONLY REGISTERED RETREATANTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE MONASTERY DURING THE RETREAT. EVERYONE MUST APPLY!