Bodhi Monastery will be hosting Family Days on Saturday, September 12th, 19th, and 26th. All are invited and welcome to attend.
The day will begin with a Dharma talk by Ven. Master Jen-chun, which will be translated into English, and Buddhist stories for children. Following will be the Saturday liturgy and a vegetarian lunch.
In the afternoon, there will be a Dharma talk by Ven. Ji-Xing, President of the Buddhist Association of the U.S., which will be translated into English (9/12 and 9/26 only); meditation led by the Abbot of Bodhi Monastery, Ven. Guo-Ching; instructor-led tai chi; and Dharma question-and-answer with Master Jen-Chun.
In the afternoon, for children, there will be Chinese games – Chinese chess, yo-yo, and ping pong – plus a basketball and arts and crafts.
Family Day Schedule
( Saturday, September 12th, 19th, and 26th. Please arrive by 9:30 a.m.)
| 9:50 AM | Dharma lecture by Ven. Master Jen-chun – English translation provided (Lecture Hall) Buddhist stories for children – instructor led (Classroom 1) |
| 11:00 AM | Liturgy (Buddha Hall) |
| 11:30 AM | Vegetarian lunch (Cafeteria) |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Dharma lecture by Ven. Ji-Xing, President of BAUS (9/12 and 9/26) – English translation provided (Lecture Hall) Meditation – led by Abbot, Ven. Guo-Ching (Meditation Room) Tai chi – instructor led (Gym or outside) |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | Chinese chess – instructor led (Classroom 2) |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | Chinese yo-yo – instructor led; basketball; ping pong (Gym) |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Dharma Q & A with Master Jen-Chun |
| 3:00 – 3:50 | Crafts/Drawing – instructor led (Classroom 1) |
If you have any questions, please call 973-401-1633 or 973-940-0473