Master Miao Jing and Master Miao Yin guide and lead the children to memorize and understand the universal teachings of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, the “Lotus Sutra of the Universal Gate”. Among them, the ten verses of the Bodhisattva Immeasurable Mind, which are familiar in Buddhist Sutra, have a total of 200 words. The teaching sessions are expected to be two semesters. Reciting the Buddha’s scriptures can inspire children’s inherent Buddha-nature, and reciting the “Guan Yin Bodhisattva Universal Gate Chapter” not only allows children to understand the great mercy and compassion of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, but also develops children’s inherent compassion and self-nature. Every word and every verse will enter the children’s Eight Fields of Consciousness, and could benefit the children not just in this life, but the lives after. In addition, they would also receive the blessings of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Meditation, scripture recitation, moral and discipline education are the main focus of this meditation class. We will guide children to learn from Sutra and understand the connotation of Chinese characters, and will also train children’s thinking and awareness through interesting video and audio to coach them meditation , emotional management and moral character, etc., so that they can gradually develop their pure wisdom from a variety of learning and activities, and then inspire their potential to understand the meaning and value of life.
“Universal Doors Chapter” was declared by Buddha Shakyamuni when he personally ascended the Duobao Stupa, and it is a Buddhist classic with an incomparably powerful inheritance. When reciting the verses of “Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva’s Universal Doors”, the endless compassion and boundless vows of compassion for all sentient beings will gradually arise just like Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. When praying devoutly or reciting the name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva sincerely, you will naturally be in touch with the Bodhisattva’s compassionate heart and aspirations, and thus receive the Bodhisattva’s compassion, blessing and protection, and more importantly, planting the right cause for liberation and ultimate Buddhahood for the future.
Master Miao Jing and Master Miao Yin wish that the children will continue to learn and develop kindness from an early age, learn the development of bodhicitta and good deeds. In addition to obtaining the blessings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, in addition to their own well-being, they will be able to become self-benefiting and altruistic people in the future, who are the pillar of society and the clear stream of Buddhism.
Eligibility
Age: 7 to 15 years old
Adolescents are physically and mentally healthy and do not reject Buddhism.
Parents do not reject The Dharma and support personal and moral education for adolescents as well as courses on the subject of meditation.
Meditation class dates (fall).
The dates and times of the Fall 2022 meditation class are as follows:
Fall 2022 classes, Saturday, September 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
A total of 12 classes are taught.
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26
The time and date of the 12 spring classes of the 2023 spring class will be announced separately. (TBA)
Supporting donation recommended
| Lessons | Suggested Donation | |
| A total of 24 classes (spring and autumn) are held per academic year | CAD $800 for the whole academic year / One student enrolls for one academic year including spring and fall semesters | *** The full amount of the donation can be issued as a Canadian government CRA tax credit donation***** |
Registration link
Please fill in the registration form at the registration form link and complete the registration by email info@gcbptemple.org by August 10, 2022 E-TRANSFER to donation@gcbptemple.org and indicate the name of the donor. Thank you.
Thank you again for supporting your children’s moral education and the study of the Buddha’s teachings! It is hoped that these bodhi seeds will grow under continuous nourishment and thrive with the blessings of the Three Jewels of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. In the future, it can be altruistic and self-interested, and become a clear stream and force in society.
Parents Consensus
The weekly meditation and moral education courses at The Great Compassion Bodhi Prajna Temple are continuous, so we encourage children to be sure to attend classes early (autumn classes start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays) Please try not to miss classes. This is not only to cultivate children’s respect and devotion for Dharma learning, but also to cultivate children’s commitment and sense of responsibility, if there are unavoidable circumstances that require their absence, the number of absence per quarter is limited to one time.
**Please be sure to send an email to info@gcbptemple.org 24 hours before the class to ask for leave from the Masters. **
I wish you all the best for your family, blessings and wisdom!
Great Compassion Bodhi Prajna Temple
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