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donshushu@cbt-stl.com Apr 25 [I am passing this along in case you all aren't aware of this.] Ayya Dipa Dear Friends, Bhikkhu Bodhi, one of the foremost Buddhist translators and scholars in the world, is coming to the St. Louis area in early June 2013. Please find attached three posters for the upcoming events with Bhikkhu Bodhi here in St. Louis. To register, please contact donshushu@cbt-stl.com ASAP. Information will be provided about the event and overnight stays, seating, etc. Note that seating is very limited for this Teaching Retreat. We have space only for around 40 people. Already almost half the spots have been accounted for. Therefore, people will be accepted on a first-come basis. Regretably, we can only accomodate people who can register for both days. Overnight stays are available also on a limited basis. The events are as follows. 1) Vesak Day -- Sunday, June 2 -- No preregistration needed 2) Bhikkhu Bodhi Teaching Retreat, Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 -- Preregistration required, limited space (Suggested donations: $50 for food and facilities; $50 for teachings. No one turned away for financial reasons. Additional donations for the teachings are welcome.) 3) Global Relief Walk, Sunday afternoon, June 9 at the St. Louis Arch This is a rare event to have Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi visit us. Please make your plans early. The retreat space is very limited, so please sign up early to reserve your space. With metta, Xiankuan Don Shushu 顯 寬 叔 叔 14380 Ladue Rd Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-4900 office 314-323-9007 cell www.cbt-stl.com Website blog.cbt-stl.com Blog 3 attachments — Download all attachments 2013 Vesak_Day_Poster_.pdf 2013 Vesak_Day_Poster_.pdf 1124K View Download 2013 Bhikkhu Bodhi Teaching Retreat.pdf 2013 Bhikkhu Bodhi Teaching Retreat.pdf 34K View Download 2013 Global Relief Walk.doc 2013 Global Relief Walk.doc 853K View Download

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