Meet the Master 2008 (Draft 2.0)

(Hosted by American Zen Association)

1.Schedule

Friday (4/11/2008)		Saturday (4/12/2008)		Sunday (4/13/2008)
		8:15am	Meet at Pacific Palm 1 Industry Hills Parkway City of Industry, CA 91744 Tel: 626-854-2496	9:30am	Morning session starts at Maple Hill Club: 1673 Maple Hill Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
		8:20am	Boarding
		8:30am	Bus departure
		9:15am	Arrive at Tustin Meditation Center		Master’s first talk; Greet our master in person (for those who won’t attend afternoon session)
		9:45am	Depart for Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach
		12:00am	Lunch	12:00am	Lunch
		1:30pm	Depart Laguna Beach	1:30pm	Master’s second talk; Q/A with Master; Greet our master in person;
5:00pm	Gathering at LAX AA terminal	2:45pm	Arrive at Walnut Meditation Center	4:20pmor earlier	Depart for Diamond Bar Meditation Center: 2900 S Brea Canyon Rd Diamond Bar, CA 91765
	Master’s arrival	4:30pm	Arrive at Temple City Meditation Center		Master “Buddha Light Ceremony” for Diamond Bar Meditation Center
		6:30pm	Dinner *	6:30pm	Dinner
		8:30pm	Bus back to Pacific Palm

* For those who arrive on Saturday and plan to join us for dinner, see section “2. Meal Plan” for the restaurant address.

Saturday	Lunch	Plan A: Las Brisas	$35/person
	Lunch	Plan B: Japanese Bento lunch box	$10/person
	Dinner	Wu Gee Bistro (Taiwan style) 1695 S. Azusa Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 Tel: 626-964-7788 Reserved by Emily (6 tables)	$20/person
Sunday	Lunch	Sandwich lunchbox (we provide vegetarian or regular)	Courtesy of AZA
Sunday	Dinner	Hong Kong Palace Seafood Restaurant 19101 Colima Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Tel: 626-854-9829 Reserved by Donald or Emily (5 tables)	$35/person

- Please be punctual.
- Dress code: clean and respectful. Please avoid shorts and skirts. Please wear socks.
- Leave social greetings outside the Meditation Hall. Visit the restroom before hand. Silence your cell phone once inside.
- Please follow instructions from on-site volunteers regarding: parking, seating, getting your meal, introducing yourself to Master, departing, etc.
- No private audio/video recording and no photography during Sunday sessions.

- If you have any questions for our master, submit to Rosie: rosieching_ju@yahoo.com.tw by Friday (4/11/2008).
- Questions should be restricted to Meditation and Buddhism Practice only.

- We are compiling a digital photo album for our master. Submit your photos (for example, your family photo) to Zhenyao: zhenyao@gmail.com by Friday (4/11/2008).
- You may submit more than one photo. There is no guarantee that every photo will be included.
- Photo resolution should be 640 x 480 pixels.

- For prices of meals, see Section “2. Meal Plans”; Saturday’s bus fee, $23/person.
- All payments are to be included in one check (no cash please). Make check payable to: American Zen Association. No receipt will be issued.
- Check collection: please give your check to Billy (for attendees from northern California and out of state) and Shilo (for attendees from Great Los Angeles Area).
- Donations are welcome. Tax-deductible receipts will be issued for donations over $30.

- Security & medical issues: Tracy (909-632-8215), Zhenyao (310-694-6920)
- Accommodation/transportation: Billy (714-316-9738, mengyiny@gmail.com )
- Meals: Shilo (714-642-0432, shilochou@cox.net )
- Special requests: Emily (714-318-3818, emilyinla@gmail.com )