July 1st to

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Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage

• July 1st to
• July 12th
• June 27-30 Sheng Yen Buddhist Conference
  (optional)

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The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage

• The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage is special in
  many ways. It will help cement our connection to
  Master Sheng Yen, his lineage, vision, DDM
  practitioners and the future of Chan. We will
  also renew our vow to practice and spread
  Buddhadharma. Along with the retreat we will get
  a chance to tour and learn about a new culture.

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Taiwan ROC (Republic of China)
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Facts about Taiwan

• Located off the coast of southeastern mainland
  China
• 13,900 sq miles
• Population 23 million
• 15,000 Temples
• 75 Buddhist
• Most densely populated place in world
• 50 covered in Mountains

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5th International Sheng Yen Education Foundation
Conference

• Optional
• Conference Title Transmission and Practice
  in Contemporary Chinese Buddhism and the Thought
  of Venerable Sheng Yen
• Dates June 27-30
• Location National Taiwan University
  Convention Center, Taipei

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Dharma Drum Mountain Monasterywww.dharmadrum.org

• July 1st Reception and check-in of Pilgrimage
  group at DDM headquarters
• Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat begins July
  2nd

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Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat

• 7-day retreat
• July 2nd to 9th.

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Visit DDM Tian Nan Monastery and other
Monasteries

• Tian Nan Monastery
• Nong Chan Monastery
• Branches of Dharma Drum
• Spend the night (July 10th) at Tian Nan,
  described by Master Shang Yan as, a little
  Dharma Drum.

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• July 11th, explore Taipei City

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Important Information

• Passports www.onlinepassportsservices.com
• Call 1-877-910-7277
• Currency Converter
• www.Coinmill.com
• 1.00 USD 29 TWD
• Money can be exchanged at the airport

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Important Information

• Electrical converters are needed for electronics
• Calling home, please check with your cell phone
  provider for information about your plan.
• A SIM card with minutes can be purchased once in
  country and can be used for calls with in Taiwan
  without paying international roaming charges

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Important Information

• Items can be shipped home, although you will want
  a native speaker to accompany you to the post
  office. Shops will ship your purchases directly
  for you.
• Taiwan has subtropical weather. It is similar to
  the weather in Miami Florida. You may want to
  pack a light weight rain jacket or umbrella

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Important Information

• Sheets and pillows are provided at DDRM, but
  bring a towel and all toiletries
• Pack light one suitcase to check in one to care
  on.
• For retreat comfortable, neutral color clothing
  is recommended

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Retreat Etiquette Information

• Retreat etiquette is most important please review
  rules by going to www.DDRCdharmadrumretreat.org
  select FAQs go to question Why are there so many
  rules on retreat?

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Videos of 2012 Pure Land Pilgrimage
Please watch some videos of Dharma Drum Mountain
here http//www.dharmadrum.org/content/videos/vid
eo_list.aspx Please view this Youtube
video/slideshow of 2012 participants http//www.y
outube.com/watch?vamM9qnbVtiA