The 60th 7-Days Meditation Retreat Application Procedures | |
I. Objectives of Retreat | 1. To teach the right knowledge and practice meditation. 2. To provide a course structure suitable for intensive meditation practice. 3. To emphasize both theory and application in meditation practice. 4. To nurture Dharma volunteers with strong dedication and deep religious experience for the Buddhist community. |
II. Organisers | Hui Deng (Wisdom Light) Meditation Group of Kuan Im Theon Temple |
III. Co-organizer | YBAM Puzhao Buddhist Vihara |
IV. Retreat Conductor | Venerable Ji Chi |
V. Retreat Location | Puzhao Buddhist Vihara, Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Lot 1957, Batu 8, Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. |
VI. Application Deadline | October 12, 2025, 11:59:59pm (GMT+8). |
VII. Retreat Date | November 12 – 19, 2025 (Leaving Time: November 20, 2025, 8am morning) |
VIII. Retreat Registration | November 12, 2025 (Registration starts at 1.00pm and ends at 5.00pm; Closing at 8.00pm) |
IX. Prerequisite | 1. At least 18 years old Buddhist. 2. Had learned meditation from Ven. Chi Chern or his appointed teachers. 3. Had learn meditation with appropriate guidance from a teacher and has faith in the Samatha-Vipassana (Zhi Guan) meditation method. 4. Is determined and committed to learn meditation. |
X. Procedures of Application | 1. Fill in the Online Registration Form completely and appropriately with a passport sized photo. 2. Registration fee RM200, varsity and college student RM100. 3. Payment can be deposited directly to account: PUBLIC BANK 3183370935 Account Name: CHIN SIAK LEONG 4. You can send payment receipt by email:huideng1997@gmail.com 5. You will get a reply when your registration form been received. 6. If your application is rejected, your retreat fee will be refunded. The retreat fee for accepted participants who so show will not be refunded. 7. Foreign participants will pay the registration fee when arrive. |
XI. Selection of Participants | 1. 120 participants will be selected. 2. The selection of participants will be conducted by the Retreat Conductor. Notification will be sent to successful applicants as soon as possible. 3. If you do not receive any notification within a week of the deadline, please contact Sis. Ho Chow Kuen for your application status. |
XII. Inquiry and Contact | 1. Ven. Tong-Ming (Voluntary matter), Tel: +6 05-254 7163 / +6014-2506408 2. Sis. Ho Chow Kuen TEL: +605-8066475 / +6016-5146603 Email: huideng1997@gmail.com 3. YBAM Puzhao Vihara TEL: +6011-55237218 / +607-7597591 |
XIII. Details of Retreat | 1. Approximately 8 hours of meditation daily. 2. Methods including sitting and walking meditation, prostration and stretching exercises. 3. Daily lecture by Retreat Master (Please note that all instructions and lectures will be delivered in MANDARIN). |
NOTE: 1. Please do not apply for participation merely out of curiosity or experimenting, for only sincere practitioners will be considered. 2. Registration Form must be filled up appropriately and completely or the application will be rejected. 3. Application via fax or telephone or without photo is NOT accepted. 4. Please send in application as early as possible. Application after deadline WILL NOT accepted. 5. If accepted, please do not be absent for no reason, as the number of places are limited. 6. If you wish to volunteer as a Timekeeper (Jian Xiang) in the retreat, please make a note in your registration form. 7. If you wish to volunteer as a General Volunteer (Wai Hu), please contact Ven. Tong Ming. |