Sarawak-wide Buddhist Dharma Study Retreat to be Held in Miri on October 9

(Miri, 30th) Organized by the Sarawak State Committee of the Malaysian Buddhist Youth Association and hosted by the Miri Buddhist Lay Association, the 2026 "Sarawak-wide Buddhist Dharma Study Retreat" will be held from the evening of October 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM to the evening of October 12, 6:00 PM (Friday to Sunday), at the Miri Buddhist Lay Association.

The theme of the event is "Seeing the Truth, Unlocking Inner Struggles," with Dharma Masters Dao Yi and Wei Zhi serving as the main speakers. Dharma Master Dao Yi will be giving a talk titled "Decoding a Life of Inner Struggles," helping us to recognize our own afflictions and become aware of contemporary psychological issues; Dharma Master Wei Zhi will present "Are You Living in Reality, or in Your Perceptions?" which will cover "Verses on the Twenty Aspects of Consciousness-Only".

This event aims to enhance Buddhist followers’ understanding of the Dharma, train Buddhist propagation talents, and promote Humanistic Buddhism, so that the Dharma can reach the wider public. Buddhist disciples, both sangha and laypeople, who wish for a deeper, correct understanding of the Dharma are welcome to join. The quota is limited to 70 participants. The registration fee is RM100 per person, inclusive of meals and accommodation, with complimentary participation for the monastic community. Late registrations or those submitting their forms after the deadline must pay RM120. The registration deadline is September 15 (Tuesday), or until full.

Registration time is from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM on October 9; departure is at 6:00 PM on October 11. Participants must fill out the online registration form to join the course. The registration form can be found at: https://forms.gle/g1YNhVENAHiFV5B48.

Local participants must arrange their own transportation. The organizing committee is only responsible for picking up and dropping off outstation participants to and from the airport and bus station. All participants must bring personal hygiene and daily necessities, water bottles, warm clothing, stationery, and personal medications, etc. During the course, participants are required to dress neatly with long pants.

Have you ever found yourself in such a state? Even when things are past, you keep ruminating; you want to let go, yet are always dragged down by emotions; life may present no major problems, yet you still feel tired and uneasy inside. Many times, what traps us is not the external environment, but our own perceptions, attachments, and habitual tendencies. Want to know the methods for letting go of attachments and correcting perceptions? Then quickly fill out the online registration form and join the course. Cherish this rare opportunity, lest you miss it.

Participants must adhere to the class schedule and are not allowed to be late, leave early, or be absent without valid reasons. Registration fees are non-refundable if accepted participants are absent.

Organizing Committee:
Chairperson: Lin Youwei
Secretary: Chen Lijuan
Treasurer: Luo Keqi
Curriculum: Dharma Master Wei Zhi
Lecturers: Dharma Master Dao Yi, Dharma Master Wei Zhi
Chanting: Dharma Master Chan Xiao, Dharma Master Chan Yue
Sound System: Wen Qiuxia
Venue: Lin Youwei
Photography: Wang Lijin
Transportation: Chen Ronghua
Accommodation: Li Yumei, Yang Meiji, Yang Beili
Catering: Liang Caiqi
Liuwei Hall/Wuguan Hall: Zhang Meiling
Dharma Master Attendants: Chen Weijin, Zhang Meiling
Class Monitor: Lin Youwei

For those interested in registering or for any inquiries, please contact Chairperson Lin Youwei (016-576 6001) or Secretary Chen Lijuan (012-852 7011).