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TBIF: Embracing the Golden Years: Challenges and Self-Empowerment @ Hsi Fang Temple

Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

“Thanks Buddha It’s Friday” program will be on Friday, June 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm (Pacific Time). The program includes a short silence meditation, light vegetarian meal, and followed by a special Dharma Talk on “Embracing the Golden Years: Challenges and Self-Empowerment” by Mr. Denny Braun & Ven. Miaozang from Fo Guang Shan Hsi Fang Temple, San Diego.

This program is hybrid mode.

In-person: Starts at 6:30pm

Venue: Hsi Fang Temple, 4536 Park Blvd. San Diego CA 92116

Online: Join us at 7:15pm via Zoom meeting for the lecture at 7:30pm (Pacific Time)

Blurb

This lecture will embrace both the sociology and Buddhist perspectives. Within U.S. society, the elderly are generally seen in a more negative light compared to other nations and cultures—especially Asian countries. How these unflattering stereotypes of seniors affect the aged will be explored. Research explaining how such dismissive images can be overcome will also be reviewed. We will also explore how the Buddha’s teachings help us cope with physical changes and self-empowerment with Buddhist insights.

Biography of Speaker

Mr. Denny Braun, Ph.D. is professor emeritus of sociology at Minnesota State University—Mankato, where he taught for 33 years before retiring and moving to San Diego. He has continued to offer sociology classes in the Osher Program at SDSU as well as the Oasis program in San Diego. He has been affiliated with Hsi Fang Temple for over a dozen years and underwent his five Precept vows at Hsi Lai Temple in 2009. He is currently assisting Venerable Miaozang with offering Buddhist services to military trainees at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

Venerable Miaozang is currently the Superintendent of Hsi Fang Temple and the President of San Diego Buddhist Association. Before coming to San Diego, she was serving at Hsi Lai Temple, Hacienda Heights, in 2009 to 2014 in teaching Buddhist studies and leading meditation retreats there. Also, there were consistent outreach to different educational institutions in sharing a few significant Buddhist celebrations, like Chinese New Year, Buddha’s Birthday, Sangha Day and etc. At the same time, she also volunteered in administration at the University of the West, located in Rosemead, Los Angeles, which is an affiliated higher education institution of Fo Guang Shan.

This is a program provides to the community. If you would like to show your support by donating, click https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1595987 or Zelle sandiego@ibps.org to donate.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Should you have any questions, feel free to email at sandiego@ibps.org.

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Jun

24

Sat

Three Acts of Goodness Summer Day Camp @ Hsi Fang Temple

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Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

2023 Three Acts of Goodness Summer Day Camp Participant Application

Thank you for applying to have your child attend our 2023 Three Acts of Goodness Summer Day Camp. We look forward to teaching them basic concepts of Humanistic Buddhism while having fun! Please note that due to pandemic concerns, this year’s camp will be a single-day camp. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following form.

NOTE:
*The 2023 Three Acts of Goodness Summer Day Camp will be held at Hsi Fang Temple on June 24 from 9:00am to 5:00pm*

The age range for the participants of this camp is from ages 5 to 10.
The activities of this camp will be held in English.

Fees:
Free (Donations are welcome)

Make a Donation thru PayPalGivingFunds

Or Zelle sandiego@ibps.org

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 17, 2022 (Saturday)

Our admin team will be sending out a Liability Waiver and Media Consent form in a later email.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sandiego@bliayad.org

Thank you.

Joining Palms,
BLIA-YAD San Diego

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Jul

8

Sat

Meditation Course @ Hsi Fang Temple

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Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please Register for Event:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdow7GTClm2pN5gSrAAcT2uiTgHh6-5BnNROKNSRWlAxohD7g/viewform

This program focuses on the cultivation of meditative concentration and full awareness in daily activities. Following the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Foundation of Mindfulness, there will be teachings about our mental afflictions and how they form, the various types of meditation, and how to practice them. This program includes guided sitting meditation and walking meditation. Many thanks to our patrons for supporting our educational programs, these meditation courses are free to everyone!

Experience level:

This program is appropriate for both newcomers as well as experienced practitioners.

Important Details:
You have the options to join us for one session, partial sessions or the whole sessions.

Morning mindfulness practice:

Date: Saturdays, 7/8 & 8/12

Time: 9:00am-12:00noon

Fall Term:

Term: Every Saturdays, 9/23 – 12/9

Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Date: Saturday, 07/09/2023

Venue:

All meditation courses will be held at Hsi Fang Temple, located at 4536 Park Blvd. San Diego CA 92116.

Attire:

All participants will need to wear the temple’s polo and loose and comfortable long pants every time you come for the meditation classes.

*Temple’s polo is $20 (for one-time only). You may include it in the donation. If you already have it, wear it when you come.

Support the temple:

The greatest gift you can offer is regularly spending time to practice here and/or with community service. Another way to support us is by making a donation. All donations will go to the educational programs within the temple as well as outreach programs. Thank you for your generosity.

Donation via PayPalGivingFunds https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1595987 or Zelle via sandiego@ibps.org

Should you have any questions, feel free to email us sd.edu@ibps.org. Thank you.

***All information will be kept confidential.***

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Jul

28

Fri

TBIF: Climate Preservation Awareness @ Hsi Fang Temple

Tickets

Jul 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm