
Using the Three Acts of Goodness (Do good deeds; Speak good words; Think good thoughts) as the guiding philosophy: (1) Provide a communication platform for outstanding and talented youths worldwide. (2) Encourage the development of an attitude of providing service, mutual assistance and benefit to others in modern day youth through discussion in various topics such as culture, education, environmental and spiritual preservation. (3) Promote social harmony, world peace, and new social values in the new century. (4) Offer an opportunity to learn and practice Ch’an (Meditation), focus on moral education, advocate environmental protection of the mind, guiding youth in experiencing Humanistic Living Ch’an, as well as developing potentials and build harmonious interpersonal relationships.

Date: 1) Meditation Retreat: July 21st ~ 27th, 2016 2) Seminar: July 28th ~ Aug 3rd, 2016 (Taiwan Cultural Tour on final three days) (Date of Registration: July 27th, 13:00 ~ 19:00 / End of retreat: August 3rd, 19:00) Venue:Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Target Audience: Worldwide Youths between ages 18 to 35. Number of Participants: 500 Seminar participants, 100 Retreaters i. Only those who have already participated in the Seminar before are eligible to participate in the Retreat. Applicants for the Retreat are expected to attend the entire two-week event, including the Seminar. ii. Those who opt for attending the Retreat are required to make a US$100 deposit, which will be fully refunded at the end of the event upon complete and satisfactory attendance (Strictly followed the rules of the monastery, and have never been late or left early.) iii. Participants of the one-week Retreat are expected to follow the set schedule and rules of the monastery. iv. In addition to meditation, chanting, discussions, and lectures, the Retreat will also include daily practices such as chores and cleaning. Organizer: Fo Guang Shan Monastery Co-organizer: Fo Guang University, Nahua University, University of the West, Nan Tien College Institute, Guang Ming College Administrative Organizers: FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, FGS Tsung-Lin University, Fo Guang University - Department of Buddhist Studies Content: 1. Lectures: Ways to live Ch’an in Life, Buddhist Classics, forum discussions on Humanistic Buddhism, education and culture. 2. Applied Buddhism: Life in a Ch’an monastery, community works, Dharma hunt. 3. Spiritual Cultivation: Outdoor meditation, chanting the Buddha’s name, sutra calligraphy. 4. Visit to Buddhist sites in Taiwan. Application: 1) 1) Applicants must submit: a completed online application. 2) 2) For environmental purposes, all applications must be submitted online. Please visit the event website for online application forms. 3) 3) Admissions list will be posted on the event website and acceptance notice will be sent via email on June 15th, 2016. Registration Fee: 1) Food and accommodation, and seminar fees will be sponsored by the organizers throughout the duration of the seminar. (Please arrange own airfare, transportation to FGS and personal expenses) Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2016 (April 30st, 2016 for those currently studying in Mainland China) Contact: FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism Email: fgs.lifeandchan@gmail.com Tel: +886-7-6561921 ext. 1377-1979 Fax: +886-7-6566110 URL: http://www.fgs.org.tw/events/lifeandchan (Online applications accepted only)