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2017 Notice II — Tuition Free: Recruiting Students for the Buddhism Institute

Guang Huan Mi Zong
2017 Notice II
GHMZ Buddhism Research Institute Fall Enrollment, 2017
Three-Year Program / Free Tuition

The Year 2017 GHMZ Buddhism Research Institute Fall Enrollment
– 3-Year program
– The ongoing 3-year program is provided at no cost.

1) Enrollment Date: Between July 1, 2017 – Aug 31, 2017/7/2

2) Date of pre-enrollment examination and interview: September 1, 2017 (Only those who pass the enrollment examination will be admitted to the course.)
3) Opening Ceremony: September 3, 2017

Please pay attention to the following:

1) Applicants between the ages of 22 – 36; must be debt-free, with no criminal record, with one or more associate or higher degree(s), and with a deep foundation of wisdom may enroll. Those who pass the enrollment examination and interview may join the program.

2) The applicants shall prepare a recent medical record within 6 months, the academic diploma(s) or certificate(s), and 4 passport photos (2” x 2”) when applying to the program.

3) Registration location:
Registry of The Holy Mountain Buddha Land Peace Hall
Address: 17 Liberty Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA

4) Attendees should travel light with no more than 2 baggage.

5) The Guang Huan Mi Zong Holy Mountain Buddha Land is a sacred assembly place for Arhats and Bodhisattvas. It is a holy place for meditation and cultivating oneself. Students and pilgrims should dress decently, speak decently with a heart of sincerity, and obey all rules and regulations of the temples.

6) Students are responsible for their own lodging, meals, and travel expenses.

For inquiries, please contact:
1 (518) 853-1873
contact@guanghuanmizong.info
www.guanghuanmizong.info

Dated: June 21, 2017
Board of Events for Guang Huan Mi Zong

2017 Notice I — The Achievement Dharma Convention for Young and Middle-Aged

Guang Huan Mi Zong
2017 Notice I
The Achievement Dharma Program
for the Young and Middle-Aged &
The 48th GHMZ Buddhist Instructor Training Program &
Five-Day Health Dharma Meditation Classes &
Holy Mountain Summer Camp

Class schedule:

1) The GHMZ Health Dharma Meditation Class (5 days)
– The teaching of “Wisdom Dharma”
Holy Mountain Summer Camp
– The teaching of “Triple-Heart Health Dharma”, and more.
Date: July 26 – 30, 2017
Venue: Holy Mountain of USA (contact us for detail address)
Ages: 9 – 22 years old
Class fee: $300

2) The Achievement Dharma Program for the Young and Middle-Aged
– Convey the “GHMZ Great Perfection Dharma”.
– Practitioners will be relieved from common symptoms of middle-aged health, have the quality of genes enhanced, be able to bring benefits to their descendants and the community, and will be able to help prosper their nation.
Date: August 1 – 11, 2017
Ages: 16-56 years old

3) The 48th GHMZ Buddhist Instructor Training Program
– Qualified students will confer with Instructor Certificates after going through a systematic training program and examination. Those with excellent scores will be recommended to teach in different countries, or remain at GHMZ headquarters.
(Those who fail the examination will be given a chance to attend the post-course training without cost, until they pass the examination.)
Date: August 12 – 31, 2017

Requirements:
1) Applicants between the ages of 23 to 56, with good health conditions, a deep foundation of wisdom to cultivate themselves and attain enlightenment, and a dedicated heart, will be accepted with priority after examination.
2) Those who have attended the instructor training classes and instructors with certificates, or those who have attended the Achievement Dharma Convention for the Young and Middle-Aged, may enroll directly. They are entitled to 50% off of the course fee upon status review and approval by the administrative office.
3) Those who have learned the Advanced Level III Class can attend this training program free of charge.
*Food and lodging is $40 per day for those who attend this class.

Notes:

1) Applicants who intend to join the class must be free of commitments during the course, and have prior approval from his/her family.

2) Applicants shall provide a recent medical record within 6 months, academic diplomas or certificates, and 4 passport photos (2” x 2”).

3) The applicants must submit their applications 10 days before the class/program begins. Only those with official approval will be permitted in class.

4) Registration Address:
PEACE HALL of the Holy Mountain Buddha Land
17 Liberty Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA

5) We encourage all attendees to travel light, with a maximum 2 baggage.

6) Guang Huan Mi Zong Holy Mountain Buddha Land is a sacred land for the assembly of Arhats, Bodhisattvas. It is a Holy Place for meditation and pilgrims. Attendees must dress to be presentable at all times and obey all rules and regulations of the Temples.

7) Students are responsible for their own lodging, meals, and travel expenses.

For inquiries, please contact:
1 (518) 853-1873
contact@guanghuanmizong.info
www.guanghuanmizong.info

Dated: June 21, 2017
Board of Events for Guang Huan Mi Zong

[News] Four talented professionals became monks at the Holy Mountain Buddha Land

Since Guang Huan Mi Zong’s Nine Vehicle Great Perfection Dharma has been open to the public, its significant effects on relieving people from chronic diseases and pain attract people’s admiration around the globe.

Through the inspiration of the Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi, “four talents” become Buddhist monks at the Holy Mountain Buddha Land.

They are all post-80s, including merchant, entrepreneur, engineer, and psychologist.

Via practicing and experiencing the GHMZ Health Dharma, they understand its effect is significant and the philosophy is for real. Therefore, they renounce the secular life, tonsure to be monks, and vow to dedicate their lives to serving at the Holy Mountain Buddha Land.

The Holy Mountain Buddha Land is the home that people are longing for.

Amsterdam Buddhist festival celebrates a legend

Colorful production an autumn tradition

By Edward Munger Jr.
Gazette Reporter

AMSTERDAM — People from as far away as Los Angeles and China gathered Thursday at the Goddess of Mercy Temple to begin a traditional celebration that would lead to gazing at the moon.

The temple, the former church of St. Michael the Archangel, was bathed in color both from decorations and from costumes worn by members of the Buddhist World Peace and Health Organization who, like millions of others around the world, consider the Mid Autumn Festival a celebration of great importance.

A table was filled with moon cakes, apples, bananas, candy and chips for the celebration that would follow a two-hour production that included a re-enactment, singing, dancing and kung fu demonstrations.

The festival, which dates back centuries, is rooted in the tragic legend of Houyi the Archer, said Jennie Wong, the organization’s spokeswoman, who recounted the tale in English and then in Chinese.

Houyi noticed the rivers were running dry and the land suffered from drought — likely the consequence of having 10 suns in the sky.

He shot down nine of them with his bow and arrow, the legend says, and became admired as a hero for relieving people’s suffering.

Later, Houyi married Chang’e, a woman considered “beautiful and virtuous” whose company he wouldn’t enjoy for much longer. The legend says Houyi went to visit a holy mountain where he met with a goddess. He asked her for a sample of the “elixir of life” and she gave it to him.

But the goddess told Houyi if he took it, he’d immediately become immortal and ascend into the heavens.

Unwilling to leave his wife Chang’e, Houyi instead gave the elixir to her to hide, but an evil apprentice saw it. That evil apprentice, Feng Meng, found an opportunity to get Chang’e alone and demanded the elixir at knifepoint.

With few options, Chang’e took the elixir herself and began floating toward heaven, choosing to land on the moon so she could stay as close to earth as possible.

Unable to seek retribution since Feng Meng ran away, Houyi instead set up an altar and put all his wife’s favorite pastries and fruits on it, starting a tradition that spread.

After recounting the legend, dozens at the temple Thursday did their part; some sang, others danced.

Lucas Wang, known by his Buddhist followers as Ziguang Shang Shi, offered a blessing at the end of the ceremony and wished all in attendance happiness and joy.

The group shared moon cakes and prepared for a celebration that would include basking under the light of the moon Thursday night.

Photo Gallery

Photos by Ed Munger

Buddhists sing and dance to honor the Mid-Autumn Festival in Amsterdam on Thursday. Sept. 19, 2013.

Buddhists re-enact the legend of 10 suns during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the Goddess of Mercy Temple in Amsterdam on Thursday.