Tao Sangha envisions a world where people's lives become rich through the heart of giving. We believe the world can be a joyful place by people giving & helping each other. Tao sangha is a community where the fundamental beliefs & practices of Pureland Buddhism are alive and where our creativity & actions have a ripple effect on everyone‘s life.

Tao Sangha Vision

Date of Gathering

Welcome Tao Sangha international invites everyone who wishes to grow spiritually, and share happiness with others to the Tao Shiatsu and Sangha World Gathering 2013.

The Tao Shiatsu and Sangha World Gathering 2013 will be held from July 20th - July 30th

Attendee's Family with children and friends are welcome.We offer child care and special family programs.

Place of the GatheringThe gathering will be held in Pattaya (Jomtien), Thailand which is about two hours by bus from Bangkok.

The HotelSigma Resort in Jomtien/PattayaThe Sigma resort has a variety of sporting and recreational activities. For water enthusiasts, sea sports abound. There's water-skiing, wind surfing, sailing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing - just to name a few. And for themore land-oriented activities, you'll find golf, tennis, horseback riding, bowling, snooker and much more. www.sigmaresort.com

It might not be so easy for everyone to imagine why we would like you to attend this event.

... Well, actually we just want people to enjoy the hospitality of Tao Sangha.

Because, Tao Sangha organizers feel happy, seeing you & everyone relaxing and experiencing joy through giving to others. This is why we are having the gathering.

It doesn't matter, whether you study Tao Shiatsu or not. Anyone can enjoy this event, as we will also be offering other kinds of workshops such as “The Power of Ki: Good Fortune from the Buddha” and ”Wish Realization“, and more.

Why is Tao Sangha organising this gathering?

In case you just wanted to do a health retreat with healing Tao Shiatsu treatments, yoga, and meditation, you can! You‘ll receive a treatment once a day with healthy vegetarian meals at the 4-star beach resort hotel, and also take part in Buddhist musical meditative chanting and other Tao Sangha healing activities.

If you want to be there primarily as a companion of your partner (who is a participant in the workshop), you can also enjoy other Tao Sangha activities, as well as the beach resort, sight-seeing, shopping etc.

We especially would like to welcome families and children and will provide childcare. We believe that this is a great opportunity for children to play with other children from other parts of the world, experience a different atmosphere and culture, and feel the caring hearts of other adults.

Why is Tao Sangha organising this gathering?

... are feeling weary and running on empty - looking for a way to restore & energize, searching to find a purpose in life ... this can be your chance to fill up your tank.

... are wanting to communicate with others wholeheartedly in an authentic & meaningful way ... this will be an opportunity.

... are searching for an effective Shiatsu treatment to heal others ... this can be one of your study options in the gathering.

... are looking for a Buddhist practice that includes the enjoyment of music and unifies with other religions/spiritual traditions ... this can be a great opportunity.

... are looking for an amazing self-defense martial art with Ki & lots of fun ... this can be your chance.

If you …

Basically there are two main Programs to enjoy at the gathering

Tao Shiatsu Workshops based on Buddhist practice of Ki and the Power of Good Fortune

Healing Holiday to experience joy and the mysteries of life

Program

Tao Shiatsu treatments During the 10-day gathering, there will be opportunities to receive Tao Shiatsu treatments daily.

Ki and Heart Workshops for Adults and Children (2 days) Studying & experiencing the power of Ki to bring you good fortune from the Buddha

Healing Holiday

Study Tao Shiatsu

Tao Shiatsu ~ Levels 1, 2, and 3, all based on Buddhist principles

Ki ShinDo (Ki Martial Art that is fun!)

Ki Shindo as an art of self-defense and practice to create happiness in your life

Tao Shiatsu and Ki ShinDo Workshops

Buddhist Healing session

Experience delightful relaxation & receive the power of good fortune to realize your wishes.

Buddhist Chanting

Through this practice we recognize the abundance of gifts we receive - gifts of joy, wisdom, health, infinite possibilities, and wishes that really do come true.

The Power of Ki: Good Fortune Practice

Lucky Rave night Create your fortune by putting positive words into your subconsciousness with laughter, singing and dancing.

Yoga session Professional yoga instructors leading all levels.

Entertainment and Party Performances by participants. Live bands provided by Tao Sangha members. Enjoy music and dancing.

Sightseeing tour Coral Island Tour, Buddhist Temple, Botanical Gardens, Zoo and more..

Game and sportsExciting board game "Chari-TX", billiards, water sports and sporting events with hotel staff, ... and more

For your enjoyment

Program for Children and CompanionsWe have prepared a program for companions and children.

Special Program for Children

Workshop ScheduleDate Time 19. July 20. July 21. July 22. July 23. July

7-8 a.m Buddhist Musical Chanting

Buddhist Musical Chanting

Buddhist Musical Chanting

9 a.m-1p.m Transfer to Pattaya Workshop Workshop Workshop

1p.m-5p.mLunch

Orientation & Psychological

Workshop, Chanting

LunchFree time

& Activities of your choice

LunchFree time

& Activities of your choice

LunchFree time

& Activities of your choice

5p.m-7p.m Free time Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

7p.m-9.30p.mBangkok

Night(optional)

Welcome Dinner Dinner-Break Dinner-Break Dinner-Break

Starting9.30p.m

Performance Performance Ki Fortune power night Free night

ScheduleDateTime 24.July 25. Jul. 26. July 27. July 28. July 29. July 30. July

7-8 a.m Buddhist Musical Chanting

Free day Buddhist Musical

Chanting

Buddhist Musical

Chanting

Buddhist Musical

Chanting

Buddhist Musical

Chanting

Buddhist Musical

Chanting

9a.m-1p.m Workshops Pattaya tour

(optional) Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops

1p.m-5p.m

LunchFree time & Activities of your choice

Lunch LunchFree time & Activities of your choice

LunchFree time & Activities of your choice

LunchFree time & Activities of your choice

LunchFree time & Activities of your choice

LunchDepartureto Bangkok

5p.m-7p.m

Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

Ki ShindoChanting

7-9.30 Dinner-Break Dinner-Break Dinner-Break Dinner-Break Farewell Dinner

sStarting at

9.30Entertainment

and PartyPattaya night

Performance Gathering Free night Ki fortune

Dance night Entertainment

and Party

Accommodation Four Star Hotel in Jomtien Beach, 2 hours from Bangkok.

MealsDaily breakfast, lunch, tea & fruit break, welcome and farewell dinners. (Bonus for early booking and deposit: Pattaya tours and dinner)

Workshops & ClassesTao Shiatsu, Power of Ki: Good Fortune from the Buddha, Ki Shindo, Yoga classes, etc.

Healing Tao Shiatsu treatments, Buddhist healing session

OtherParty, performances, daily practice of Chanting, Day trip to Coral Island, and other sight-seeing trips.

Participation fee includes:

Workshops

Buddha‘s Birthday booking (before April 8th) € 960 US$ 1220 CAN$ 1200 YEN 96.000

Regular booking ( by June 20th) € 1080 US$ 1380 CAN$ 1360 YEN 108.000

Later booking (until workshop starts) € 1140 US$ 1470 CAN$ 1450 YEN 114.000

Healing Holiday (friends, partner, patients of participants)

Also includes daily treatments, 2 days of Ki workshops (for all ages)

Regular price € 960 US$ 1220 CAN$ 1200 YEN 96.000

Partner price € 630 US$ 800 CAN$ 780 YEN 630,00

Participation fee (Euro/US/CAN/YEN)

Children at Tao Sangha GatheringIncludes breakfast, extra beds, child care and other activities€180 US$/CAN$ 220 YEN 18,000

Extra fee for Single room€180 US$/CAN$ 220 YEN 18,000

Deposit (please reserve early to guarantee your place at the gathering) €100 US$/CAN$ 100 YEN 10,000Bonus for early booking and deposit: Free Pattaya day tour, dinner & night tour http://pattayamap.weebly.com/

CancellationIn case of cancellation, we refund 70% of any fees paid)

Participation fee (Euro/US/CAN/YEN)

Bangkok Package A (before gathering) € 70 US$/CAN$ 90 YEN 7000

1. Bangkok Night (riverside buffet dinner)2. Four star Hotel for one night stay (breakfast included)3. Transfer Bangkok to Pattaya (July 19th)

Bangkok Package B (after gathering) € 70 US$/CAN$ 90 YEN 7000

1. Transfer Bangkok to Pattaya (July 30th)2. Four star Hotel for one night stay, breakfast included3. Dinner at Suki in Chinatown

Extra Services

Oct 20th First Information (Bulletin)

Dec 20th Interest of participation

Jan 20th Second Information (Bulletin)

April 8th Deadline for early booking special(Payment in full)

May 20th Third Information (Bulletin)

June 20th Deadline for regular booking ( payment in full)

Time schedule

What is this Gathering about ?

Basic Information Location and hotel Schedule Participation Fee Registration and Contacts

Tao Sangha World Gathering on Facebook

Links

Free Preparation Workshops

Tao Sangha Trailers

Power of Ki: Good Fortunefrom the Buddha

Special child care program

Fun & Enjoyment

Tao Shiatsu and Ki ShinDo Workshops

Healing Holiday

Homepage proposal

Lottery

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