[BLS-Special-Events] INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RETREAT JUNE 30 - JULY 4, 2011 CELEBRATING INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY

[Broward Lotus Sangha]

Announcing a new RETREAT with the Broward Lotus Sangha!

*What*: INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RETREAT JUNE 30 - JULY 4, 2011 (2011BUDDHIST
SUMMER CAMP) <http://www.meetup.com/LotusSangha/events/23301721/>

*When*: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:00 PM - Sunday July 3, 2011 9:30 PM

*Where*: River Park Hotel & Suites
100 SE 4th St
Miami, FL 33131
*YOU MAY ATTEND FOR 1 DAY OR ALL 4!*


 *INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RETREAT*

*CELEBRATING INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY*
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*(2011 BUDDHIST SUMMER CAMP)*

*Thursday Evening, June 30th – Sunday Evening, July 3rd 2011*
(4th of July Weekend)

RIVER PARK HOTEL AND SUITES MIAMI, FLORIDA

*A 4**-Day Mindfulness Residential Retreat* *with Dharma Teachers*

from *China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tibet, U.S.A.,* and *Vietnam*.
Participating organizations include: *Broward Lotus Sangha, ChakraSamvara
Center, **Drepung Loseling Monastery, Florida Buddhist Association, Tu Vien
Huong Hai *Monastery*, Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center of *Florida*, and
others.*

*Check it out! <http://www.meetup.com/LotusSangha/events/23301721/>*

This Retreat is *open to practitioners of all ages and levels of
experience*and will be conducted
in *English* with some *translation* to other languages.
1. Children’s Group:   ages 3-12
2. Youth Group:      ages 13-18
3. Adult Group: ages 18 and up

Throughout the weekend, we will benefit from Dharma Teachings, lectures and
detailed instruction on mindfulness practices, as well as periods of
Questions and Answers and Dharma Sharing.  Exercises will include Qi Gong,
Tai Ji, Thây Nhat Hanh’s Mindful Movements, and Zen Stick Exercises.   We
will also share periods of chanting, sitting, and walking meditation, deep
relaxation, mindful cooking, mindful meals, Dharma Movies and a Bodhi Night
Celebration.
*Activities start daily at 5:00 AM and end at 9:30 PM *(Friday-Sunday).  For
the same registration fee, *You and your family may participate in as many
activities as you like*.

   -  In order to help defray the costs associated with providing attendees
   beverages, daily vegetarian meals, and retreat space, *the minimum
   donation requested to attend this event is $55.00 for youth and adults* and
   *$45.00 for children under 12*. Proceeds benefit The Florida *Buddhist
   Association*.


   *In the Buddhist spirit of generosity and inclusiveness, Dharma Teachings
   are offered on a* *DANA or voluntary donation basis.  Your generosity in
   providing a donation or Dana for the Dharma teachers is gratefully accepted
   and encouraged.*


   -  For those who wish to take full advantage of the retreat and stay
   overnight, *there is a discounted Hotel Fee of $58 per room, per
night*(Check in starts 4 PM Thursday, Check out ends 11 AM Monday).
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   - For drivers, the *daily Parking fee is $10 per day*.
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   - All daily Vegetarian meals are provided.

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*To register,* please R.S.V.P. here
http://www.meetup.com/LotusSangha/events/23301721/ and download and mail
this form:
http://files.meetup.com/313235/2011%20International%20Buddhist%20Retreat%20Application%20Form.doc

*RETREAT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: *
*RIVER PARK HOTEL & SUITES*
Located next door to the Miami Convention Center, The 16 story River Park
Hotel & Suites boasts a sundeck and outdoor pool that overlooks the Miami
River. Lush greenery and trees enhance the decor. Complimentary property
amenities include on-site fitness center and wireless Internet access.
*ADDRESS:*
100 SE 4th St, Miami, FL. 33131
Tel: 305-374-5100
 *To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and this event*, click here
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org <http://www.browardlotussangha.org/> and here
http://www.meetup.com/LotusSangha/events/23301721/<http://www.meetup.com/LotusSangha/events/23301721/%20http:/www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/9975317/%0d>

*For More Information Please Contact: *Dr. Mary Tan (305) 665-5056
(10AM-6PM), (305) 274-3764 (evenings & weekends)
*A Lotus Flower To You,*
Broward Lotus Sangha

P.O. Box 245124

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
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*COME MEDITATE WITH US!*
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org
*In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh *
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 May our Sangha Continue To Blossom And Radiate Beauty And Light Into All
That Is!

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*© 2011 Broward Lotus Sangha*
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