1. July 1 st to July 12 th June 27-30 Sheng Yen Buddhist Conference (optional)

2. The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage is special in many ways. It will help cement our connection to Master Sheng Yen, his lineage, vision, DDM practitioners and the future of Chan. We will also renew our vow to practice and spread Buddhadharma. Along with the retreat we will get a chance to tour and learn about a new culture. The Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage is special in many ways. It will help cement our connection to Master Sheng Yen, his lineage, vision, DDM practitioners and the future of Chan. We will also renew our vow to practice and spread Buddhadharma. Along with the retreat we will get a chance to tour and learn about a new culture.

3. Taiwan ROC (Republic of China)

4. Facts about Taiwan Located off the coast of southeastern mainland China Located off the coast of southeastern mainland China 13,900 sq miles 13,900 sq miles Population 23 million Population 23 million 15,000 Temples 15,000 Temples 75% Buddhist 75% Buddhist Most densely populated place in world Most densely populated place in world 50% covered in Mountains 50% covered in Mountains

5. 5 th International Sheng Yen Education Foundation Conference Optional: Conference Title: “Transmission and Practice in Contemporary Chinese Buddhism and the Thought of Venerable Sheng Yen” Conference Title: “Transmission and Practice in Contemporary Chinese Buddhism and the Thought of Venerable Sheng Yen” Dates: June 27-30 Dates: June 27-30 Location: National Taiwan University Convention Center, Taipei Location: National Taiwan University Convention Center, Taipei

6. Dharma Drum Mountain Monastery www.dharmadrum.org July 1 st Reception and check-in of Pilgrimage group at DDM headquarters July 1 st Reception and check-in of Pilgrimage group at DDM headquarters Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat begins July 2 nd Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat begins July 2 nd

7. Pure Land on Earth Pilgrimage Retreat 7-day retreat: 7-day retreat: July 2 nd to 9 th. July 2 nd to 9 th.

8. Visit DDM Tian Nan Monastery and other Monasteries Tian Nan Monastery Tian Nan Monastery Nong Chan Monastery Branches of Dharma Drum Spend the night (July 10 th ) at Tian Nan, described by Master Shang Yan as, “a little Dharma Drum.”

9. July 11 th, explore Taipei City

10. Important Information  Passports: www.onlinepassportsserv ices.com www.onlinepassportsserv ices.com  Call 1-877-910-7277  Currency Converter:  www.Coinmill.com www.Coinmill.com  $1.00 USD = 29 TWD  Money can be exchanged at the airport

11. Important Information  Electrical converters are needed for electronics  Calling home, please check with your cell phone provider for information about your plan.  A SIM card with minutes can be purchased once in country and can be used for calls with in Taiwan without paying international roaming charges

12. Important Information  Items can be shipped home, although you will want a native speaker to accompany you to the post office. Shops will ship your purchases directly for you.  Taiwan has subtropical weather. It is similar to the weather in Miami Florida. You may want to pack a light weight rain jacket or umbrella

13. Important Information  Sheets and pillows are provided at DDRM, but bring a towel and all toiletries  Pack light: one suitcase to check in one to care on.  For retreat; comfortable, neutral color clothing is recommended

14. Retreat Etiquette Information Retreat etiquette is most important please review rules by going to www.DDRCdharmadrumretreat.org select FAQs go to question; Why are there so many rules on retreat? Retreat etiquette is most important please review rules by going to www.DDRCdharmadrumretreat.org select FAQs go to question; Why are there so many rules on retreat? www.DDRCdharmadrumretreat.org

15. Videos of 2012 Pure Land Pilgrimage Please watch some videos of Dharma Drum Mountain here: http://www.dharmadrum.org/content/videos/video_ list.aspx Please view this Youtube video/slideshow of 2012 participants: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amM9qnbVtiA