Timetable 作息表

须注意事项

1. 禅修营期间，学员须受五戒。五戒乃
    (I)    不杀害生命
    (II)   不偷盗
    (III)  不邪淫
    (IV)   不妄语
    (V)    不饮酒

2. 静修营期间学员必须 禁 语。

3. 请不要携带贵重物品到静修营。

4. 请穿带宽松素色衣裤，并避免穿戴首饰。

5. 请自备静坐时用的毛巾。

6. 静修营期间将提供三餐素食，
    持午的学员请在报到时通知主办单位。

其它常问及之事项

我无法安排到假期，能不能参与几天的静修营就好 ?
(即不能全程参与)
不行。由于这是密集的禅修课程， 学员必须全程参于，以便能完整
地听受师父所开示的内容。如果期间真有紧急事故，需要提早离开，
学员必须征得师父应许。

生活营的结尾通常有 "无尽灯"，我能不能不参与而提早离开 ?
不行。"无尽灯" 是课程的内容之一， 学员必须参于。"无尽灯" 之后
"心得分享" 的时段是让学员分享及听受其他学员的心得， 这有益于
彼此在禅修上的学习。

我想供养师父或赞助一些筹办生活营的费用。我要如何供养 ?
您可预先将支票寄给主办单位，请联络 佩森师姐 9688 1667。
又或在禅修营开始时，在报到处以现款供养。

我从来没学过静坐，我能参加吗 ?
静修营期间师父将不会重新教方法，此届只供学过方法的学员参加。
若想提前学静坐，您可报名参加来临的 静坐学习坊 。

我不是国大佛学会(或校友会)的会员，公众人士能参加吗 ?
当然可以。只要您的年龄阶于18至65岁， 有心学习静坐，
一律欢迎参加。

生活营期间，我能不能过午不食，不吃药石(晚餐) ?
可以。主办单位会提供药石，但学员可以自行持午。不过学员必须
在报到时通知主办单位。学员一旦说明要持午，常住在整个生活营
期间将不会提供药石给该学员。

禅修营期间能不能洗衣 ?
不能。由於环境不能妥善安排供洗衣 , 也不想影响学员专心用功,
故不鼓励洗衣。请学员多备衣裤。

我能不能自备蒲团/坐垫 ?
可以。主办单位也会提供学员蒲团和坐垫，但学员必须自备静坐
时用的毛巾.

若有其它疑问，请联络佩森（96881667）或
电邮到 chmeditation@yahoo.com

THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the retreat is to allow participants to continue
their efforts in meditation in a more intensive schedule and
guided environment. Participants are required to have already
learnt basic meditation. For those who wish to attend this retreat
but have never learnt meditation before, please register for our
meditation workshop prior to this retreat.

Retreat is a group activity where meditators are expected to
follow the schedule closely. Meditators are encouraged to practise
faithfully what are taught by the venerables in order to realise its benefits.

Each day is filled with at least 7 hours of meditation, with half an hour
per sitting. Programme consists of sitting meditation, walking meditation,
prostration and various relaxation techniques to aid in one's mindfulness
and concentration practice.

There will be 2 hours of talks each day where the Venerable will explain
the principles of Ch'an meditation. Meditators will also meet venerables
in person or in small groups to report on progress in meditation or clarify
any doubts.

Timetable

Observations during retreat

1. Participants are to observe the 5 precepts throughout the camp.
    The 5 precepts are:
(a) Abstaining from taking lives
(b) Abstaining from taking that which does not belong to me
(c) Abstaining from sexual misconduct
(d) Abstaining from speech that does not reflect the truth
(e) Abstaining from taking intoxicants

2. Silence will be observed throughout the retreat.

3. You are not advised to bring valuable possessions to the retreat.

4. In order to facilitate your meditation, please wear loose and plain
    clothings. Avoid wearing jewellery.

5. Please bring your own meditation towel.

6. 3 vegetarian meals a day will be provided. Participants who will
    not be taking food after noon should inform organisers when
    reporting on the first day.

2006 Group photo: Click for a larger picture (730KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot take leave from work during this period of time.
Can I join the camp part-time?
No. As this is an intensive meditation retreat, all participants
must be able to attend the whole camp to receive the full teachings
by the Venerables. You may want to arrange your leave now.

In emergency where you need to leave half-way, permission
from the venerable must be obtained.

There is usually a candlelight ceremony on the last evening. Can I don't join and leave earlier?
No. As candlelight ceremony is part of the camp programme,
you are expected to stay throughout. Candlelight ceremony
is a good time where participants share about what they have
learnt. Therefore, it is beneficial to listen to the sharing too.

How do I make donations for the camp or to venerables?
You can do so by sending us your cheque or bankdraft
( Please contact Sis. Pair Shen at 9688 1667 ) or do cash
donation at the retreat.

I have never learnt meditation. I do not know anything about it. Can I join?
The retreat requires participants to know and who have been practising meditation. However you may like to register for our upcoming meditation workshop, and learn meditation prior to attending the retreat.

Is this camp open for public?
Yes. The camp is not restricted to members of the NUS Buddhist
Society or its alumni. All are welcomed to join as long as they are
between 18 and 65, with the motivation to learn.

Can I don't take dinner?
Yes. But this is not compulsory and do inform the organisers when
you report on the first day. If you decide to miss dinner, please
maintain it throughout the camp.

Can I do some washing (of clothings) during retreat ?
No. As we will not be providing the facilities, and in order not to
cause too much distraction from main practice, we advise
participants to bring more clothings.

Can I bring my own meditation cushion?
Yes, you may. Cushions will be provided, but all participants
must bring along their own meditation towels.

Should you have further queries, please contact
Sis. Peisen (96881667) or email to chmeditation@yahoo.com

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