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Aug
12
Sat
Half Day Meditation @ Hsi Fang Temple
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Aug 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Guiding Teachers:

Venerable Miaozang, fully ordained Buddhist nun of Fo Guang Shan, who has been practicing for almost 20 years. Her practices mainly focusing on the daily application of the Buddha’s Teachings on clear awareness, meditative concentration, and the dependent origination in daily life. The venerable is currently the superintendent of Hsi Fang Temple and the president of San Diego Buddhist Association.
Ms. Angélica Barrera-Ng completed a three-year master degree program in Buddhist Chaplaincy at the University of the West, in California.  She has a professional background in public health—graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from CalState Fullerton in 2009. Currently, she is a volunteer in Hsi Fang Temple in San Diego, California. She lives with spouse, and their two dogs named Fufi and Robbie.

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 (Completed), 8/12
Time: 9:00am-12:00noon
Fall Term:
Term: Every Saturdays, 9/23 – 12/9
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
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.

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Aug
25
Fri
TBIF: Supporting students experiencing homelessness @ Hsi Fang Temple and Online
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Aug 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

“Thanks Buddha It’s Friday” program will be on August 25th, 6:30-8:30pm (Pacific Time). The program includes a short silence meditation, light vegetarian meal, and followed by a special lecture on ” Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness” by Ms. Linda Lee Garibay. She will be discussing data on youth homelessness, impacts to education, and how people can help.

Biography of Ms. Garibay
Linda Lee Garibay is a Project Specialist that works for the Homeless Education Services Department at the San Diego County Office of Education. The Homeless Education Services department provides technical assistance and professional development to local educational agencies (LEAs) in San Diego to all 42 school districts, and other partners to ensure educational access and success for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Linda has received her Masters in Youth Development and has been working with young people for 11 years. Linda’s main focus is on community and shelter outreach and runs Project REST, an emergency hotel stay program for students experiencing homelessness and their families.
This program is hybrid mode.
 
In-person: Starts at 6:30pm with meditation and light dinner before the lecture.

Venue: Hsi Fang Temple, 4536 Park Blvd. San Diego CA92116
Online: Join us at 7:15pm via Zoom meeting for the lecture at 7:30pm (Pacific Time)
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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Aug
26
Sat
Yoga for Wellness @ Hsi Fang Temple (Bookstore)
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Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwKyO22f82C5ySqf7qITB6H51ATBtDOOtP0sUOzhCLMzEcUg/viewform

 

A 5-week yoga session with Athena. It is a 60 minutes comfortable full-body stretch and strengthening class, where we will incorporate breath to movement. The gentle flow will allow you to connect with your breath, let go of any tension in your body, and honestly calm your mind.

Date: Saturdays
Term 1: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 (5 sessions)
Term 2: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 (5 sessions)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Buddha’s Light Bookstore (4538, Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116.)
Please complete the below registration to receive details of the classes.

To support us, you may donate at PayPalGivingFunds at https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1595987 or via Zelle email sandiego@ibps.org. Thank you.

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Sep
2
Sat
Yoga for Wellness @ Hsi Fang Temple (Bookstore)
Tickets
Sep 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwKyO22f82C5ySqf7qITB6H51ATBtDOOtP0sUOzhCLMzEcUg/viewform

 

A 5-week yoga session with Athena. It is a 60 minutes comfortable full-body stretch and strengthening class, where we will incorporate breath to movement. The gentle flow will allow you to connect with your breath, let go of any tension in your body, and honestly calm your mind.

Date: Saturdays
Term 1: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 (5 sessions)
Term 2: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 (5 sessions)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Buddha’s Light Bookstore (4538, Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116.)
Please complete the below registration to receive details of the classes.

To support us, you may donate at PayPalGivingFunds at https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1595987 or via Zelle email sandiego@ibps.org. Thank you.

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