Mid-America Buddhist Association (MABA) - 2003 Chinese New Year Dharma Blessing Assembly

	Chinese New Year is an important celebration among the Chinese community. It symbolizes a new beginning and new hopes. To welcome the arrival of the Chinese New Year, the venerable Sangha invites you to attend a Dharma Blessing Assembly. This event will begin at 9.30 am on Saturday 2/8/2003 and end after lunch on Sunday 2/9/2003.

	The schedule will include: chanting, meditation, reciting the Buddha's name, morning Qi-Gong, Buddhist movies, vegetarian meals and dharma talk.

	We sincerely invite you to come and join us for the blessing and to benefit from the Dharma teachings. 

	May peace be with you. May peace be with all sentient beings.

	Cost is by donation. Please call 636-482-4037 for more information and to register. Dormitory accommodations are available but limited. If you would like to stay overnight, call as soon as possible.