8 Precepts Retreat 八关斋戒 ( 1st Jan 2025 )
About this event
Precepts Master | 戒师：Venerable Chi Boon 继闻法师
Date | 日期：01/01/2025 (Wednesday 星期三)
*Participants are to check-in by 31/12/2024, 7pm, and check-out on 02/01/2025, 8am after breakfast.
*请在 31/12/2024, 7pm以前报到，于02/01/2025, 8am，早斋之后离开。
Venue | 地点：Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Meditation Centre
No. 21 Lorong 25 Geylang, Singapore 388299Registration
Deadline |报名截止：31/01/2024 (Tuesday 星期二)
Fee | 收费：S$60
Attire | 服饰：Comfortable top and bottom in neutral colours. If you have the black robe, please bring it along with you. 以宽松及素色的上衣长裤为佳，若有海青及幔衣也请携带=======================================================================
Introduction | 介绍:
八关斋戒是佛陀为在家弟子制定的短暂出家修行的戒律与斋法。受持八戒，除五逆重罪外，其它罪障皆可消除。受持八关斋戒，法缘殊胜。
The Eight Precepts is the code of ethics laid down by Buddha to aid lay Buddhists in their spiritual practice where they get to experience short-term monastic life. Other than being auspicious to observe the Eight Precepts, it also helps one to eradicate negative karma.
斋戒期间应守的八戒内容：
一、戒杀生；
二、戒偷盗；
三、戒淫；
四、戒妄语；
五、戒饮酒；
六、戒非时食，过午不食；
七、戒不著华（花）香，不敷脂粉，不为歌舞倡乐；
八、戒坐卧高广大床。
The eight precepts to be observed during the retreat:
1. Abstinence from taking life;
2. Abstinence from taking what is not given;
3. Abstinence from chastity;
4. Abstinence from false speech;
5. Abstinence from intoxicating which cause a careless frame of mind;
6. Abstinence from taking food at the wrong time;
7. Abstinence from dancing, music, visiting shows, flowers, make-up, the wearing of ornaments and decorations;
8. Abstinence from a tall, high sleeping place;
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Things to take note | 注意事项：
#1 Payment has to be made in advance at KYCL Building to confirm your registration. 所有参与者须预先到观音禅林大厦付费以确定参加名额。
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About the organiser
The name of our Zen Centre, “Kwan Yin Chan Lin”, carries a deep meaning. “Kwan” means to perceive and “Yin” means the sound of the world. “Kwan Yin” (in Korean, “Kwan Um”) means to perceive the sound within us, to remove our ignorance, attachments, and incorrect mindset; and to practice on the correct path. In addition, we should also perceive the sound of all sentient beings and help to end their suffering and attain true happiness. “Chan”, which is the Chinese word for Zen, represents a simple and pure life. Nowadays, our lives are becoming more and more complicated, more sufferings are created as a consequence. Zen practice can help us return to simplicity and let our minds return to peace, equanimity, purity, and liberation. “Lin” means many trees. The many trees that make up a forest give it strength, and cannot be blown away by strong wind. “Chan Lin” represents many people practicing together so we can help one another and give one another strength to fulfill the Four Great Vows.
