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Lotus
Sutra Summer Program
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who is it for?
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People who are interested
in learning and practicing Buddhism.
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Do I have to
attend the entire program/sessions?
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Not necessarily, but
it is encouraged because instructors
will build on the material presented
in earlier weeks. Participants who can
attend the full program will be given
first priority. |
How big is the
program? |
Space is limited to
30 participants. So please apply early.
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Do I have to be a Buddhist?
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No, you
do not have to be a Buddhist to attend
this session. People from all religious
backgrounds (or no religious background)
are welcome to attend. |
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What is the cost? |
$400
for the entire session covering registration,
tuition, and room and board. Please
mail in a $30 registration fee to reserve
your spot for the retreat.
Scholarships are available. No one will
be turned away because of financial
reasons. |
Are there opportunities
for college credit? |
If interested, 3 units
of credit will be offered for the program
through DRBU. Please note that DRBU
is not WASC accredited, but special
arrangements might be possible if you
are interested in getting college credit
for this course.
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What should
I bring? |
Sleeping bag, comfortable
clothing for meditation, work clothing
for community service, notebook and
pen/pencil, alarm clock, slippers, and
personal toiletry (toothbrush, toothpaste,
towel, soap, shampoo, etc.). |
What should
I not bring? |
Tank top, shorts, short
skirts (with respect to monastery rules),
meat, video games, pets, illicit drugs,
tobacco, and alcohol. |
When should
I arrive? |
Please come at 4pm.
We serve dinner at 5:15pm at the monastery,
so if you come later than that you will
need to provide your own food for the
first evening.
Let the coordinator know the date and
time you will be arriving at CTTB. |
You
didn't answer my question |
Just email
the program coordinator, summerprogram@drbu.org. |
OREGON
WEEK
| What
are we doing in Oregon? |
We will follow a daily schedule
of seated and walking meditation, Dharma-talks,
and outdoor activities in the Smith River
Valley and Turtle Mountain. There will
be many opportunities for service and
shared community work. |
| We will be out
in nature! |
Please be aware that most of the participants
will be camping outdoors. There are restrooms,
showers, a kitchen, and a Buddha/meditation
hall, |
| What should
I bring?
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- Mosquito repellant
- Sleeping bag
- Small tent only if you have one
- Personal hygiene products
- Warm clothing(in case it gets cold in
the morning)
- Clothes comfortable for meditation and
hiking.
- Bring shoes for walking and hiking.
- Your favorite meditation cushion
- Flashlight
- Drinking mug/water cannister
- Sunblock.
- If necessary, allergy medicine.
But don't bring too much because car
space is limited. |
| Where is it?
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7489 N Fork Smith River Rd
Reedsport, OR
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| Directions:
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the easy part...
From Berkeley, drive
north on highway 101 for about 520 miles
until you get to Reedsport, Oregon.
and now the
more difficult part...
Continue north and cross a green bridge
out of town, go through a throughcut
and on the other side turn right on
the first road, which is Lower
Smith River Road.
Travel about 14 miles up river on that
road (this is also called County
Road 48 - CR48) until you come
to a speed limit area of 25mph and see
a cattle crossing sign.
Look to turn left about 200 meters
after the cattle crossing sign on North
Fork Smith River Rd (CR48A
Rd).
If you reach the Smith River Store,
you went too far. Go
7 miles until you see a huge
metal building on the right.
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