Awakening Camp Event
【Awakening Camp 2020】
Event Date
Feb 2-9, 2020
Event Venue
Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education
No.555, Fagu Rd., Jinshan Dist., New Taipei City 20842, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Application Requirements
- Single people with high school education (or above), physically and mentally healthy, preferably with basic knowledge of Buddhism as well as a keen interest in learning and experiencing the monastic life.
- Since the event is conducted in Chinese, a basic knowledge of spoken Chinese would be advisable. English translation may be provided if needed but will not be word-to-word translation.
- Age limit: 16 – 37 years old (for male)
16 – 35 years old (for female)
Program
The Awakening Camp aims to let participants experience the monastic life, including self awareness in Buddhism, Buddhist chanting, noble deeds of eminent monks, Buddhist precepts, meditation practice, work practice, etc. Through this experience, it helps them to realize the meaning of their existence in this world and to contemplate the direction of their life. In turn, it widens the horizon of their perspective.
Transportation
- Personal means of transport