The Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat will focus on the activities the Buddha considered the absolute foundations of mindfulness. Mindfulness of the body, mindfulness for the feelings (vendanã), mindfulness for the consciousness (citta), mindfulness for the dhammãs. Retreat will be conducted in Chinese with English translation. Venerable Bhikkhu Kaiyin was ordained in 1987 in Ang Hock See […]
TZU Good Health Day 8/5/18
BAUS 2018 Summer Camp Closing Ceremony Teen Speech 郭恩裕
When I first heard that I would be attending camp, of course I was excited about getting the chance to learn more about the religion I had grown up with. But honestly I didn’t have many high expectations. As someone coming from Virginia I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find friends and really […]
Kan Huatou Meditation Retreat W/ Ven. Hui Men
Ven. Hui Men. Date: June 12-19 Registration 2:00pm • Orientation 3:00pm • Retreat Starts 4:00pm Teacher: Ven. Hui Men. vulgar surname Jiang, Taiwan Chiayi people. He was Associate Professor of National Chung Hsing University, visiting professor of Taipei Medical University, and adjunct professor of national Taitung University. Since 1978 he has studied Buddhist meditation. He […]
7-Day Insight through Satipatthāna 7/17-24
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Insight Through Satipatthāna – This residential meditation retreat will be conducted in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition with a focus on Satipatthāna, the meditation practice of the “four foundations of mindfulness.” The practice strives for continuity of mindfulness through the noting of physical and mental objects as they arise in each moment. The retreat […]
Dual Brains with Eva Lee 5/20 at 2 PM
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Artist Talk & Video Presentation Eva Lee is pleased to give an Artist Talk and video presentation of Dual Brains, a brainwave-driven performance at 2:00 pm on May 20th in the Woo Ju Library. This work is inspired by neuroscience research which indicates that human brains are fundamentally hard wired for empathy, especially […]
A Series of 1-Day Retreats with David Listen
1-Day Retreats with David Listen Sun., Dec. 9 • 9:30am – 4:00pm • Kuan Yin Hall A series of 1-Day Retreats, providing you instruction on the methods of Chan Buddhist meditation, with references from classic Chan texts and discourses of the Buddha. Learn how to be mindful–while sitting, walking, resting, working, eating, and engaging in your daily […]
Sunday Meditation Program
Follow Chart at left for Moderator and Dates Location: Kuan Yin Hall from 9:00 to 11:20 am please check calendar for each class. This program will be lead by various teachers, each with their own style and knowledge. CYM relies on donations to continue its programs and donations are always welcome. sign up here
Buddha’s Birthday and Mothers Day Garden Party 5/12/19
Celebration Chuang Yen Monstery May 12, 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Chuang Yen Monastery invites you to celebrate Vesak. Commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha and to gather to honor Mother’s Day. Events will include bathing buddha statues to purify our own body and mind and strengthen our wisdom […]
A Short Introduction to Buddhism
A Short Introduction to Buddhism The Path to Inner Freedom The class will be conducted in 2 parts each containing an instruction section and a practice section. This Introductory series is deigned to be a 6 part program with an emphasis on gaining knowledge of the fundamentals of Buddhism. A commitment to all 6 classes is required. […]
Online Donation Button to BAUS now available (upper right of home page)
BAUS depends on the generosity of individuals. Every gift enhances and supports the Dharma. We welcome your tax-deductible gift! Use donation button on home page, using your credit card, or call us at BAUS 845-225-1819 or 845-228-4283.Or mail your gift to us…
2017 Vesak in UN
Day of Vesak 2017 – Wednesday, May 10, 2017