One major minor correction
Monday, January 22, 2007
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First, I would like to tell the anyone who is not yet aware that the retreat scheduled for last week at Rosemead Buddhist Monastery fell through due to a scheduling conflict. While its unfortunate when things like this happen, the retreat is set to be rescheduled, so hopefully everyone will get a chance to visit on the new date, if not even more participants. Tentatively, SCUBA is rescheduling for the first weekend of February, the second to the fourth, though I'll be sure to keep you all informed via the list as we learn more.
Otherwise, our weekly meditation continues, like a trusted old friend. This week's meeting will be on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 5:00 to 6:30 at the University Catholic Center, as is our custom.
Posted by John Gill
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SCUBA Retreat
Sunday, January 14, 2007
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For the students and staff in the audience, we have a Monday to look forward to composed of leisure and holiday, thanks to one of the very greatest Americans. I can't help but think that Dr. King would be anything but surprised to find out that students and government employees around the country receive a day of rest in his honor. Perhaps, in addition to that time which is so precious, we can remember a man and his commitment to freedom and non-violence, those traits which can be so inspirational for us all.
And then, of course, comes the day after. A Tuesday, and time for Meditation with the UBA!
Our regular Meditations with the Rev. Kusala continue Tuesday, January 16th, from 5:00 to 6:30 at the University Catholic Center located on 633 Gayley Avenue. As always, more information is available on our website, www.theuba.org. Also, for those who are getting a chance this quarter to come for the first time, Rev. Kusla recently uploaded podcasts for his recent class at LMU to his website www.dharmatalks.info - these podcasts serve as an excellent introduction to Buddhism and our Chaplain, Rev. Kusala.
Also, this coming weekend the Southern California University Buddhist Association, a coalition of Buddhist Associations at major Californian Universities, is hosting an Eight Precept Retreat, and the UBA at UCLA has been invited! The retreat will be hosted at Rosemead Buddhist Monastery by Venerable Huei Hsuen, with a theme of the Four Divine Abidings of Buddhism: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Altruistic Joy, and Equanimity. Participants will leave UCLA on Friday evening and return Sunday Afternoon and be asked to observe the Eight Precepts for the duration of the retreat. These include the five lay precepts, plus provisions against sexual activity, taking food after noon, and watching entertainments. Additionally, at the end of the retreat, a three refuge ceremony will be offered to those who are interested. All those interested in participating in a weekend of meditation and dharma practice, please RSVP as soon as possible by e-mailing buddhist@ucla.edu. Any additional questions, please contact us at the same address.
Otherwise, have a wonderful week!
Posted by John Gill
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Ven. Heng Sure comes to Southern California
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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Ven. Heng Sure, a dear friend of the UBA and a rare find in Southern California, is teaching and practicing throughout the coming weekend at Long Beach Sagely Monastery, located on Ocean Blvd. Though the UBA won't be able to directly sponsor this event, any and all who have the means should take the chance to attend one or more days of this rare and auspicious event.
Long Beach Sagely Monastery
3361 East Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, Ca. 90803
(562) 438-8902
Daily Schedule:
| 1/12/07 | 7:30-9:00pm | Dharma Lecture | | 1/13/07 | 8:00-8:30am | Silent Meditation | | 8:30-10:00am | Recitation of the Universal Door Chapter & Gwan Yin Bodhisattva's Name | | 10:30-12:00 | Meal offering ceremony and vegetarian meal | | 1:00-2:00pm | Reciting of Gwan Yin Bodhisattva's name or Dharma lecture | | 2:00-3:00pm | Universal door bowing and silent meditation | | 3:00-5:00pm | Transmission of three refuges and five precepts(Please
contact the Monastery in advance for application & info) | | 6:00-7:00pm |
Evening Prayers | | 7:30-9:00pm | Dharma Lecture | | 1/14/07 | 8:00-8:30am | Silent Meditation | | 8:30-10:00am | Recitation of the Universal Door Chapter | | 10:30-12:00 | Meal offering ceremony and vegetarian meal | | 1:00-3:00pm | Dharma Lecture and conclusion |
Posted by John Gill
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Welcoming Winter
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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Welcome back one and all to the University Buddhist Association. I hope that you've all found yourself safely back to Los Angeles, each turning inward from your own corners of the country and the world. Its good to have you all back.
We have a virtual cornucopia of plans for the coming quarter - guest speakers, field trips, retreats, the whole bit. Make sure to stay tuned to the mailing list and the website to receive the pleasant trickling in of details as they become available.
Our series of weekly meditations and Dharma talks with Rev. Kusala resume this week, our first being this Tuesday, January 9th. As always, meditations take place at the University Catholic Center, located at 633 Gayley Ave, from 5:00 to 6:30pm.
Posted by John Gill
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