14 March 2024 (Thursday) - 6 April 2024 (Saturday)
All Virtuous Beings are Invited to Attend
the Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024
March 14 Thursday through April 6 Saturday, 2024 (Taiwan dates)
The retreat is structured in two segments.
The first segment begins on Thursday, March 14, and ends on March 25.
Included in this segment are two optional days for pilgrimage and touring on March 26 and 27.
The second segment, available exclusively to participants of the first, concludes on April 6.
Conducted by His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
along with the International Dzogchen Buddha Path Teachers and Sangha
Hosted by the Dzogchen Buddha Path Association Taiwan
A Precious Opportunity for Meditation Retreat
and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan
Learn Dharma Meditation and Explore the Natural Beauty of Taiwan
The Dzogchen Buddha Path Lineage welcomes you to attend a twenty-four day meditation retreat, including a two-day pilgrimage and tour around Taiwan. Join renowned scholar and Tibetan meditation master, H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche and authorized Dzogchen Buddha Path Dharma Teachers for teachings on the Buddha Path at the Golden Light Temple in beautiful Taiwan. This will be enhanced by a two day pilgrimage and tour through holy places, cultural centers, and a beautiful beach.
Benefits of the Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour
Celebrate this precious life, reward your hard work,
heal your heart and release stress, cultivate sound body and mind,
connect with kind-hearted people, learn rich culture, and
experience amazing Buddhist meditation, and realize the meaning of True Happiness.
All are welcome to join us for this Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan, 2024!
Regarding the Dzogchen Buddha Path Meditation Retreat in Taiwan
2,944 years ago from the Wood Dragon year, 2024, our Supreme Teacher Buddha Shakyamuni displayed extraordinary miracles in Shravasti, India.
To embody this auspicious event of the 2,944th Anniversary of the Great Miracle Display, our kind guru, His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, will conduct a Buddha Path Meditation Retreat with teachings and practice on the Great Miracles of the Supreme Guide Buddha Shakyamuni.
Who We Want to Invite to Participate
We invite both Buddhist and non-Buddhists without discrimination, who are able to and wish to travel for meditation, pilgrimage, and tour.
Pilgrimage and Tour Opportunity in Taiwan
Also at this time, Rinpoche and the Sangha will make pilgrimage and tour around Taiwan. We will engage in pilgrimage and tour to amazing holy places, sacred temples, pristine beaches, rich cultural sites, wonderful hot springs, delightful local restaurants, especially the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Museum, the Matsu temple, and so on.
Please add this Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024 to your calendar and joyfully send this link to your contact lists so that other people may also have the opportunity to attend this auspicious event.
About the Golden Light Temple, the Excellent Gathered Perfection of Auspicious Location
The Holy Site of the Golden Light Temple is located in the beautiful hills of Taiwan. This is where the Meditation Retreat will take place.
This Golden Light Temple can comfortably accommodate up to 64 participants at double occupancy. Each room has two beds, a toilet and a shower.
About this Holy Time, the Excellent Gathered Perfection of Auspicious Time
At this time of year, Taiwan weather is warm compared to many other places that are still cold in the winter, averaging 23 degrees C/~73 degrees F
Schedule of Event for Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024
11, 12, 13 March, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – arrive in Taiwan
14 Thursday – enter into Buddha Path Meditation Retreat
25 Monday – first part concluding Buddha Path Meditation Retreat
(Participants of the first part of the retreat may depart on any of the next three days: 26, 27 or 28)
26, 27 Tuesday and Wednesday – pilgrimage tour
(Total days for the first part of retreat: 17 days)
28 Thursday – begin second part Buddha Path Meditation Retreat
6 April Saturday – concluding Buddha Path Meditation Retreat
7, 8, 9 April Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – departure dates
(Total days for full retreat: 30 days.
This includes all arrival and departure days)
Organizer of the Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024
The Dzogchen Buddha Path Association Taiwan is honored to invite all to attend Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024 from March 14 Thursday, through April 6 Saturday, 2024 (Taiwan dates) to learn, practice, and experience Buddhist Meditation and the wonderful place and rich culture of Taiwan.
Our local Taiwan Sangha lovingly and generously wants to help our International Sangha to take a pilgrimage tour around Taiwan, especially the southern part of Taiwan, and to stay and experience our Golden Light Temple.
Regarding the Teacher of the Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour
We are extremely happy to announce that our kind teacher His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, a Dzogchen Lineage Holder and founder of the Dzogchen Buddha Path International Organizations, will lead this Buddha Path Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour and provide daily instruction to all participants during the entire retreat and tour.
This Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour is an extraordinary opportunity to receive profound instructions directly from a living Vajra Master born and trained in Tibet.
Bio of His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Opportunities and Benefits of Joining the Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan 2024
- This time, we have the rare opportunity to stay in our Golden Light Palace Temple in Taiwan and do retreat without any interruptions. Most of the time, lay people cannot stay in the Buddhist temples. It is an amazing structure following the design of traditional Buddhist mandalas and is located amidst a beautiful forest in the foothills of southern Taiwan. This is the site of the future Dzogchen Buddha Path Retreat Center Asia.
- We want to gather with our friends and family in person with our Holy Master and Sangha in the most wonderful places Taiwan
- Taiwan weather is warm at this time, averaging 23 degrees C/~73 degrees F, compared to many other places that are still cold in the winter. March is known as one of the best months to visit Taiwan.
- Taiwan is very safe with very low crime rate. Taiwan ranks 3rd safest country worldwide by Numbeo. It was also listed as safest country in the world to walk alone at night.
- Taiwan has beautiful nature, from snow mountains to rocky mountains, beautiful forest mountains, waterfalls, rivers, hot springs, and ocean. We plan to visit some of these unique and beautiful places.
- Taiwan has many vibrant cities and villages with various delicious foods, local shops, and night markets. We will visit some of these places.
- Taiwan has many Buddhist holy places you can go, with more than 2,500 Buddhist temples and 9,000 Taoist temples. We will go to two holy Buddhist monasteries and one holy temple of Taoism.
- Taiwan has a rich cultural heritage with many wonderful cultural centers and events. We plan to tour some of these cultural centers and events.
- In Taiwan, you can learn about many ancient and modern Asian cultures, religions, and social systems, and especially can learn Buddhist culture, ceremony, and infrastructure
Apply Today
Applications are currently being accepted. We welcome applications from all who would like to attend. We encourage all sincere and well-intentioned people to apply.
Admission to the Buddha Path Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan will be based on an application process. The Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour Event Committee will review all applications.
Attendance is very limited; not everyone who applies will necessarily be admitted.
Those who want to participate must apply before the registration deadline of 1st March, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Application Process
The application process is as follows:
- Applicant fills out the online registration form: Click Here.
- The Local Event Coordinator interviews the applicant in person or over the Internet.
- The Local Event Coordinator presents the applicant to the Buddha Path Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour Committee for approval.
- If approved, applicant must agree to the Retreat Agreement and return it with a 25% non-refundable down payment in order to reserve a room.
Early applications will be considered first and will have a better opportunity to be accepted.
What is Covered and what is Not Covered by the Program Fee
- 3 meals per day provided by the program
(extra individual meals and snacks are not included)
- Local group transportation provided by the program
(extra individual travel not included)
- Accommodation provided by the program
(extra individual accommodation not included) - Entrance and activity fees provided by the program
(extra individual activity fees not included)
- Local group accident insurance
(extra personal insurance is not included) - Basic toiletries will be provided by the program
- Basic daily vitamins are provided by the program
Program fees do not include: visa fees, flight costs, transport costs between airport and temple, personal insurance or travel insurance;
personal vitamins, supplements, and medications, etc.
Meals in the Golden Light Palace Temple
Healthy vegetarian meals are provided
Some non-vegetarian food will occasionally be provided.
Accommodation in the Golden Light Palace Temple
The Golden Light Temple can comfortably accommodate up to 64 participants at double occupancy. Each room has two beds, a toilet and shower. (Some rooms may not include hot water shower, but hot water showers will be available in a shared shower facility.)
Transportation
A mini bus or medium sized bus will be used to transport the group during the tour.
Sometimes may need to go by high speed rail.
Fees and Payments for the Retreat and Tour in Taiwan
$1,900 USD
Option to attend the first part only: 2 weeks including pilgrimage tour
Full price $1400
All fees must be paid in full by March 5th, 2024.
Prompt payment will help us prepare for the retreat in advance.
Payment options will be provided upon confirmation of registration.
Special Note: If Retreat and Tour participants attend the One-Month Dzogchen Lineage Internship Program 2024 at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA, then they will receive a $100 USD credit toward their Internship fee.
Those who attend the Three-Month Dzogchen Lineage Internship Program 2024 at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA will receive a $150 USD credit toward their Internship fee.
Credits are non-transferrable and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Youth and Children Rates
Junior rate: between 12 to 16 years old – 33% discount
Youth rate: between 6 to 11 years old – 66% discount (may not have a separate room)
Children rate: under 6 are free (may not have a separate bed)
Note: Childcare and special supplies for children are not provided with the program.
Contact the event organizers for special rates for youth and children.
Privilege of Program Participants
1. Regarding those who want to come early or stay longer in the Golden Light Palace Temple in Taiwan,
$40/day including 3 nutritious meals, accommodation, and limited local transportation
2. Those who complete this program and who take at least auspicious connection refuge in the Three Supreme Jewels according to the Dzogchen Lineage may be qualified to attend the 2024 Dzogchen Buddha Path Internship.
Covid Requirements
- Consider the global covid situation. If you have serious chronic disease, are seriously overweight, are elderly, and so on, you should consult with your health provider to determine if it is suitable for you to join this meditation tour.
- We strongly encourage participants to wear masks in public places for at least one week prior to travel, and especially while on the plane and in public transportation.
- Engage in a healthy diet and beneficial exercise to strengthen your health and immune system so you can have a joyful meditation retreat and pilgrimage tour in Taiwan.
- Participants are requested to bring some surgical masks with them because all people in Taiwan are required to wear masks in some areas as designated by the Taiwan government.
- Upon arrival at the Golden Light Palace Temple, surgical masks will be provided by program.
- 4 covid tests will be required for each participant to take: one each day during the first 4 days after arrival. Test kits are provided by the program
- According to local rules, if participants test positive for Covid during the program, they will required to remain in quarantine in a designated room within the temple.
Everyone Can Participate in this Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour Program
If you are unable to attend this retreat and Pilgrimage tour, you will earn tremendous merit by supporting those who do. Thus, please directly support those who are planning to attend.
You can also promote this program to other suitable people.
Also during this time is the Great Miracle Event online. You can join the Online Teaching Program of the Great Miracle Event: Info Here
Sponsoring and Supporting This Buddha Path Retreat and Tour in Taiwan
As the fees of this retreat and tour do not fully cover the cost of running this program, your financial contributions provide an invaluable condition for the success of this retreat and tour program in Taiwan.
We are soliciting donations to help make some limited sponsorships available.
Please contact the event organizer if you are able to contribute to the sponsorship fund.
If you would like to contribute financially or with your time as a volunteer, please contact the Event Organizer. Your assistance is necessary and greatly appreciated.
There are many ways you can help
As our Organizations are non-profit organizations, your donations may be tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Supporting Buddha Path education and practice generates tremendous merit for the donor.
- Sponsor students or other volunteers
- Offer donations of money, property, or stocks
- Encourage your friends to participate
- Recite the Heartfelt Dharma Aspiration Prayer
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Q&A
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your Local Dharma Center.
What is the Weather in Southern Taiwan in March?
Tainan weather: https://weather-and-climate.com/tainan-tw-March-averages
Register Now for this Meditation Retreat and Pilgrimage Tour in Taiwan
CLICK HERE to register: Tour in Taiwan or scan the QR code
Contact Information for the Retreat and tour Organizer,
the Dzogchen Buddha Path Association Taiwan
Taiwan +886 975405027
WhatsApp/line/WeChat +886 975405027
Email: taiwan@thebuddhapath.org
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