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On this site you find information about Chan activities in Bern. News ObituaryOn July 16. John Crook, der first western Dharma Heir of the late Master Sheng Yen died.
Orbituary by Dharma Drum Mountain, Taiwan:
Greetings to All, It is sad to let you know John Crook passed away on July 16, 2011. Below is the announcement from the website of WCF. The Passing of Chan Master John Crook 16th July 2011It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we announce that Chan Master Dr John Crook has died suddenly at his home at Winterhead Hill Farm in Somerset, UK.John was the first Western Dharma Heir of the late Chan Master Sheng-yen. He was the founding Teacher of the Western Chan Fellowship which is a lay Chan Buddhist community with members and associates in UK and Europe. He was a pioneer who brought great wisdom and creativity to the translation of Chinese Chan Buddhism into a Western context. Through the establishment of the WCF and the training of its leaders he has ensured that this work will continue.Details of ceremonies will be announced on the WCF website when arrangements have been made.With blessings, Guo Yuan Fa Shi Study weekendFriday April 1 (7pm) to Sunday April 3 (4pm) The study weekend is intended to introduce Buddhist teachings in connection with the Chan practice. We will read and discuss original texts chosen from the Avatamsaka-Sutra, the Caodong teachings and the Mahamudra; the teachings will give the context. Mornins and evenings we will do sitting meditataion. Registration: Hildi Thalmann, Brunngasse 16, 3011 Bern, e-mail:
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Upcoming EventsChan 2-day retreatSaturday May 21 (2pm) to Sunday May 22 (4pm) Chan IntroductionSaturday Juni 18 (2pm) to Sunday June 19 (4pm) Past events7 day "Silent Illumination retreat 2011 with Zarko Andricevic, Dharma-heir of Masster Sheng YenThe retreat starts on Saturday January 29 (6m) and ends at 2 m on February 05. It is possible to apply for only 3 or 5 days, starting on January 29. The retreat will focus on sitting meditation practice and will include walking meditation and yoga exercises. Dharma lectures will be given daily and participants will have opportunities for interviews with the teacher. The retreat will be conducted in English.
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