MAY-JUNE 1999
May 23 - Sunday- 7:00 TO 9:OOPM
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PRECIOUS HUMAN REBIRTH.
THIS CLASS DEALS WITH THE BUDDHIST VIEW OF THE NATURE OF THE
HUMAN BEING AND OUR PLACE IN THE PROCESS OF ENLIGHTENMENT.
May 23-29 - Week long retreat at the Vipassana Meditation Center,7059 W. 75th St., Chicago IL. (Nottingham Park). For information call (708)594-6131 or email dhammaram@yahoo.com.
May 24-26 - P'howa, Transference of Consciousness Retreat, led by LamaChagdud Khadro:
May 24 - Public talk, "Cycles of Life, Death, and Transformation Teaching, 7 p.m. Suggested donation $25.
May 25, 1:30 p.m. - Buddha Amitabha Empowerment.
May 25, 7 p.m. - P'howa Teaching and Practice Retreat. SuggestedTuesday donation $25.
May 26, 1:30 and 7 p.m. - P'howa Teaching and Practice Retreat.Suggested donation $25. $50 suggested donation for three days. At the Quang Minh Temple, 4429 N. Damen Ave., Chicago IL. for information call (815
544-6464 or email CHENJW@aol.com.
May 25 - Introductory Meditation Course, five Tuesdays, 7 p.m. $120fee. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL. Forinformation call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com.
May 29 - Inauguration ceremonies of the International Buddhist Friendship Association (IFBA) at its new home at 5414 N. Broadway, Chicago.All are invited, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ceremonies will be conducted by monks
from different traditions. Vegetarian lunch will be served. Free admission.
- May 29 - June 5, 12 and 19 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- MAHAYANA DHARMA CENTER
DEVELOPING LOVE AND COMPASSION
PRACTICING LOVE ANO COMPASSION TOWARD OTHER LIVING BEINGS IS
BASIC TO BUDDHIST ETHICS AND THE CULTIVATION OF RELATIONSHIP
- May 3O, June 6,13 and 20 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- MAHAYANA DHARMA CENTER
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
THIS IS A BEGINNING INTRODUCTION TO THE BASIC IDEAS AND
PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM.
May 30 - Alms offering 10:30 A.M. and ordination ceremony conducted byJivanando of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. 1:30 P.M. at the Midwest BuddhistMeditation Center, 29750 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092-2244. For informationcall (810) 573-2666 or email mbmc@hotmail.com.
- May 3O, June 6, 13, and 20 - 7:00 TO 9:00 PM
- Mahayana Dharma Center
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
THIS IS AN ELEMENTARY COURSE FOR PERSONS BEGINNING TO
MEDITATE OR WISHING TO RENEW THEIR PRACTICE.
(WE PLAN TO OFFER AN INTERMEDIATE COURSE LATER,)
- May 3O, June 6, 13, and 20 - 3:00 TO 5:00 PM
- Mahayana Dharma Center
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS- THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS DEAL WITH SEVERAL CORE IDEAS OF THE
BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS. THIS IS A VIDEOTAPED SERIES OF LECTURES
BY H. H. THE DALAI LAMA, WE WILL VIEW ONE OF THE TAPES EACH
WEEK AND DISCUSS THE IDEAS PRESENTED.
May 28-June 5 - Metta Retreat ( practice of friendship or loving-kindness. It is cultivated as a meditation and a way of life alongwith compassion, joy and equanimity). Cost $260, Deposit $150. At Prairie Sangha, 3307 South Pine Circle, Urbana, IL 61802-7130. For information call (217) 384-4119, Fax: (217) 384-4119, or email hammond@soltec.com .
May 28-June 15 - Combined Metta and Vipassana Retreats. Both of the above courses. Cost $515 Deposit $150. At Prairie Sangha, 3307 South PineCircle, Urbana, IL 61802-7130. For information call (217) 384-4119, Fax: (217) 384-4119, or email hammond@soltec.com .
June 4-6 - Kwan Um Zen Community of Chicago: Yong Maeng Jong Jin (Retreat with Zen Master Seong Hyang), location to be announced. For information call 773-327-1695.
June 5 -Rinpoche teaches White Tara Workshop with empowerment. At Jewel Heart, 4753 N. Broadway - Suite 812, Chicago IL 60640. For information call (847) 256-3186, fax: (312) 223-6372, or email chicago@jewelheart.org .
June 5 - Dhammasala Buddha Dhamma Talk, 3 - 5p.m. in the Illinois Roomof MSU Union, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48823. Forinformation call (517) 355-6218 or (517) 339-6601, or email dhammasala@hotmail.
June 5 - Heartland Sangha, meditation 10 a.m., Buddhist service, 11a.m. Dharma talk, "The Joy of Suffering", by Rev. Koyo Kubose. At the Lake St. Church, 607 Lake St., Evanston. For information call (773) 545-9972 or email
June 5-6 - Vajryana Buddhist Center, Heart of Compassion Empowerment & Commentary. At River North Center, 920 N. Franklin St. Please register by May 31st.
June 5-15 Vipassana Retreat. Individual is encouraged to find abalance in meditation practice of the deep relaxation and exploration that leads to living in the present moment more fully. Cost $310 Deposit $150. At Prairie Sangha, 3307 South Pine Circle, Urbana, IL 61802-7130. For information call (217) 384-4119, Fax: (217) 384-4119, or email hammond@soltec.com .
June 6 - Monthly meeting of the Buddhist Temple of Chicago Dharma
Circle, sponsored by the American Buddhist Association. Free, 12:30 p.m.,
1151 W. Leland, Chicago. For information call (847) 677-8211.
June 6 - Information and Orientation Meeting for the Precept-Taking at
noon. All Welcome. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 W. Cornelia Ave.,
Chicago IL. For information call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com.
June 11-12 - Overnight Introductory Meditation course. Fri. 7 p.m.
-Sat.4 p.m. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1770 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL.
$160 fee. . At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL.
For information call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com.
June 13 -Sitting Meditation at Prairie Buddha Sangha 1 p.m., 4N280
Pheasant Run Dr, St. Charles, IL 60175. For information call (630) 584-7329.
June 13 - Precepts Ceremony for young novices (boys accept Three
Refuges, Ten Precepts and Discipline Rules) 11 a.m., at the Burmese
Buddhist Association, 15 W.110 Forest Lane Elmhurst, IL 60657. For
information call (630) 941-7608, (847) 918-7057, (847) 679-0257, or email
innya@sisna.com
June 15-Aug.15 - Summer Retreat. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1770 W.
Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL. Three days, $90, one week, $160, one month,
$450. Beginners must take the Introductory Meditation Course. For
information call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com
June 17-June 20 -1999 (Thursday 9 a.m.- Sunday, 9 a.m.) Vipassana
Meditation Retreat led by Santikaro Bhikkhu, a native of Chicago, now
living in Southern Thailand. All instructions in English. At Buddhadharma
Meditation Center, 8910 S. Kingery Hwy. (Route 83) Hinsdale, Illinois
60521. For information call (630) 789-8866 (Ajahn Sompoat), (630) 289-8914,
or email bmc8910@hotmail.com .
SPACE IS LIMITED - Please Apply early before June 4, 1999.
June 19 - Summer Sangha Day, 6 p.m. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710
W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL. For information call (773) 528-8685 or email
buddha@enteract.com.
June 19 -- Midsummer's Day, A celebration of the Summer Solstice. At
the Shambala Meditation Center, 7331 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626.
For information call (773) 743-8147 / 49, fax: (847) 332-1862, or email
pmclaugh@suba.com
June 19 - Heartland Sangha, meditation 10 a.m., Buddhist service,
11a.m. Dharma talk, "Gautama Buddha: Our Spiritual Father", by Rev. Koyo
Kubose. At the Lake St. Church, 607 Lake St., Evanston. For information
call (773) 545-9972 or email heartlandsangha@hotmail.com
June 21-25 - Young Adults Retreat. Retreat is specifically for
teenagers. It will offer beginning meditation instruction, 1/2 hour sitting
and walking periods, discussions, stories, and free time. For ages 14-19
only. Cost $150 Deposit $150. At Prairie Sangha, 3307 South Pine Circle,
Urbana, IL 61802-7130. For information call (217) 384-4119, Fax: (217)
384-4119, or email hammond@soltec.com .
June 26 - Relaxation and Power Breathing workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, $60
fee. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago IL. For
information call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com.
June 26 - Bliss and Emptiness 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. At the Vajrayana
Buddhist Center, 827 W. Roscoe St., Apt. #1. Please register by June 19th.
For Information call (773) 529-1862, Fax: 773-529-8626, or email
vajrayana@compuserve.com.
June 26-27 - Buddhist Temple of Chicago 54th Annual Natsu Matsuri
(Summer Festival). Japanese food, music, dance, fine arts, tea ceremony,
haiku, children's games, craft exhibits and sales and more! 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
1151 W. Leland, Chicago IL. For information call (773) 334-4661.
June 27-July 2 - Summer Yongmaeng Chongjin, intensive 5-day retreat.
Members $250 / non-members $300. Advance registration required, minimum
attendance 2 days. At the Zen Buddhist Temple, 1710 W. Cornelia Ave.,
Chicago IL. For information call (773) 528-8685 or email buddha@enteract.com.
June 27 - Prairie Buddha Sangha Sitting Meditation, 1 p.m., 126
Ilehamwood, DeKalb, IL 60115, For information call (815) 756-2801.June 26-27 - Buddhist Temple of Chicago 54th Annual Natsu Matsuri
(Summer Festival). Japanese food, music, dance, fine arts, tea ceremony,
haiku, children's games, craft exhibits and sales and more! 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
1151 W. Leland, Chicago IL. For information call (773) 334-4661.