中道佛學社

 4600 78^th Ave., N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2427

一、             The purpose of Middle Way Buddhist Association

（1）To practice Buddhist wisdom: The learning orientation of MWBA will emphasize the Chinese  tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. We will focus on the Pure Land and Zen schools of thought.

（2）To Practice Buddhist for good fortune: All of the following are free to join:

u                Those wanting to help the association; to volunteer to help. For example: Giving a teacher a ride, donating and cooking food,  handbill delivery etc.

u                When people are dying or have died, we chant Amituofo (name) in order to help her or him go to Pure Land and to leave suffering.

u                When people sick, we can give them comfort.

u                To give comfort in retirement homes.

u                Releasing animals.

u                To give guidance and education to young people.

二、          Class Time: The first and third Saturday of every month, starting March 3, 2007.

（1）10:30-11:00（AM）:  Sitting Meditation

  ( 2 )  11:00-11:10   :  Walking Meditation

    ( 3 )  11:10-11:20   :  Break

    ( 3 )  11:20-12:00   :  Speaker and Discussion

（4）12:00-12:45  ( PM ) : Vegetarian Lunch and Get Together

 三、         Location: Chinese Community Church, 4600 78^th Ave., N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781

All Activities are free! Please RSVP at one of the numbers below.

Phone contacts:

Tom (727) 544-5748

We will have speakers and Buddhist study sessions and meditation. Amituofo!

	Kuan Yin from Mt. Jiuhua in Anhui province.  Many arms represent the bodhisattva's limitless capacity and commitment to helping other beings.