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Avatamsaka
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/sessions 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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Nope, 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? |
A
one time registration fee of $30 and
$130/week to cover room and board and
tuition (Session I: $390+$30; Session
II: $520+$30).
Scholarships are available. No one will
be turned away because of financial
reasons. |
Are there opportunities
for college credit? |
2 units of credit will
be offered for session I and 4 units
for session II. These amounts correspond
with the number of lecture and practicum
hours planned for each of these sessions.
There is also the possibility of transferring
the units to other universities and
colleges. If interested, please inquire. |
What should
I bring? |
Sleeping bag, comfortable
clothing for meditation, work clothing
for community service, note book and
pen, alarm clock, 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? |
If possible, please
check in at the administration office
before 6pm on the day you are arriving
at CTTB.
Let the coordinator know the date and
general time you will be arriving at
CTTB so that he can be prepared to help
sign you in. |
You
didn't answer my question |
Just email
the program coordinator, David Yin,
at david@drby.net.
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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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