Transcript Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage

July 1st to
July 12th
June 27-30 Sheng Yen Buddhist Conference (optional)
The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage
• The Pure Land on Earth
Pilgrimage is special in many
ways. It will help cement our
connection to Master Sheng Yen,
his lineage, vision, DDM
practitioners and the future of
Chan. We will also renew our vow
to practice and spread
Buddhadharma. Along with the
retreat we will get a chance to
tour and learn about a new
culture.
Taiwan ROC (Republic of China)
Facts about Taiwan
Located off the coast of
southeastern mainland
China
 13,900 sq miles
 Population 23 million
 15,000 Temples
 75% Buddhist
 Most densely populated
place in world
 50% covered in
Mountains
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5th International Sheng Yen
Education Foundation Conference
Optional:
Conference Title: “Transmission and Practice in
Contemporary Chinese Buddhism and the Thought of
Venerable Sheng Yen”
Dates: June 27-30
Location: National Taiwan University Convention
Center, Taipei
Dharma Drum Mountain Monastery
www.dharmadrum.org
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July 1st Reception and check-in of Pilgrimage group
at DDM headquarters
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Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat begins July
2nd
Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage
Retreat
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7-day retreat:
July 2nd to 9th.
Visit DDM Tian Nan Monastery and
other Monasteries
Tian Nan Monastery
Nong Chan Monastery
Branches of Dharma
Drum
Spend the night (July
10th) at Tian Nan,
described by Master
Shang Yan as, “a little
Dharma Drum.”
July 11th, explore
Taipei City
Important Information
 Passports:
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www.onlinepassportsserv
ices.com
Call 1-877-910-7277
Currency Converter:
www.Coinmill.com
$1.00 USD = 29 TWD
Money can be exchanged
at the airport
Important Information
 Electrical converters are
needed for electronics
 Calling home, please check
with your cell phone
provider for information
about your plan.
 A SIM card with minutes can
be purchased once in
country and can be used for
calls with in Taiwan without
paying international roaming
charges
Important Information
 Items can be shipped home,
although you will want a
native speaker to
accompany you to the post
office. Shops will ship your
purchases directly for you.
 Taiwan has subtropical
weather. It is similar to the
weather in Miami Florida.
You may want to pack a
light weight rain jacket or
umbrella
Important Information
 Sheets and pillows are
provided at DDRM, but bring
a towel and all toiletries
 Pack light: one suitcase to
check in one to care on.
 For retreat; comfortable,
neutral color clothing is
recommended
Retreat Etiquette Information
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Retreat etiquette is most important please review rules by going to
www.DDRCdharmadrumretreat.org select FAQs go to question; Why
are there so many rules on retreat?
Videos of 2012 Pure Land Pilgrimage
Please watch some videos of Dharma Drum
Mountain here:
http://www.dharmadrum.org/content/videos/video_
list.aspx
Please view this Youtube video/slideshow of 2012
participants:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amM9qnbVtiA