2010 SUMMER DHARMA RETREAT
English Program: Saturday, July 3rd - Monday, July 5th
Chinese Program: Saturday, July 3rd - Friday, July 9th
Junior Camp: Saturday, July 3rd - Monday, July 5th

Online Application Available from June 1st to June 20th
Please check in often for current updates

The 2010 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-5th)
Speakers : Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi, Venerable Guochan, Venerable Dihsuan, and Venerable Changji.
Teacher Biographies (updated 5/25): 2010 Summer Speaker Bios
Schedule (updated 5/10): 2010 Summer Schedule

CHINESE PROGRAM (July 3rd-9th)
For the Chinese program, we will have Venerable Jenchun, Venerable Chingchao, Venerable Kuanchien, Venerable Kaiyin, Venerable Kairen, Venerable Yuanpo. 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.

JUNIOR CAMP (July 3rd-5th)
We will have a three-day camp for children ages 8-12. We invite parents to sign up for their children. Only 20 slots are available. In this program, a parent or guardian is required to register for and attend one of the adult programs while the child is on site.

Application (June 1st to June 20th):
- If you are signing up for either one of the adult programs, please register online.
- If you also wish to register on behalf of your child, please fill out and submit this form online. (You will be asked for the guardian's adult program registration ID.)
- There is a total of 120 spots available for the two adult programs combined and 20 for the junior camp. Please apply early.
- To help us get an accurate head count for handouts and food preparation, please fill out an application even if you are only attending one or a few days of the retreat.

Arrival/Registration: If you plan on staying at the Monastery during the retreat, we suggest that you apply early since dorm space is limited. General registration for those coming for the entire program and who are staying at the Monastery is on Friday, July 2nd, between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Out-of-state participants can arrive as early as June 30th.

Transportation:
- If you need a ride from and to the airport, please fly in to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on July 2nd and fly out on July 9th, and please specify in your application the airline, flight numbers, and arrival/departure time. The only pick-up time will be between 2:00PM and 7:00PM on July 2nd; the only drop off time will be between 5:00PM and 6:00PM on July 9th. - For airport pickup, please prepare a sign "Yinshun Foundation" to identify yourself and wait in the baggage area by the outside door.)
- If you would like to help us driving to and from the airport, please fill out the appropriate boxes in the application.
- If you are coming by bus from New York City, take Lakeland Bus (Route 80) at Gate 403, Port Authority Bus Terminal (Times Square), and get off at Sparta Police Station. Upon arrival, call us at 973-940-0473 and someone will pick you up from the bus stop.

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.

Inquiries:
- website: www.yinshun.org
- email: request@yinshun.org
- phone: (646) 468-8189 (NY)
              (973) 696-2557 (NJ)
              (732) 549-7441 (Junior Camp)
              (973) 300-9250 (Bodhi Monastery, call 8-11 a.m. or leave message)
- fax:      (718) 939 – 3469

*Note: In order to reduce waste, please bring your own drinking cup.

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