A thousand eyes see all,
A thousand ears hear all,
A thousand hands help and support living beings everywhere.

- Venerable Master Hua

In the Sūrangama Sutra, Guan Yin Bodhisattva teaches: “Return the hearing to hear within”. This was hailed as the foremost contemplative practice for people of our time. Who is Guan Yin Bodhisattva? How does one cultivate Guan Yin practices? What does it mean to be mindful of Guan Yin Bodhisattva? Take a break from the bustle of life to explore these questions with Dharma Realm Buddhist University’s Guan Yin Practice Retreat! For one week, immerse yourself in Guan Yin practices and life at a Buddhist monastery:

• Experience the methods of Guan Yin recitation, contemplation, and meditation.
• Study from Buddhist sacred texts the methods of practices related to Guan Yin Bodhisattva.
• Train according to the Buddhist moral code of conduct.
• Engage in discussions with practicing monks, nuns, and teachers.
• Meet other students interested in exploring Buddhism.
• Try out a vegetarian diet.

Beginners’ Track available for participants with no prior experience.

Participants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Room and Board: $125
Location: The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

For more information, contact guan.yin.sessions@drbu.org.