Requirements for Selected Participants:

1) BEFORE THE PROGRAM: Study the advance reading packet + prepare a 5-minute presentation on your work background and/or country context.

2) DURING THE PROGRAM: Attend and actively engage in all activities. Prepare a final creative presentation about what being a Bodhisattva means to you and how you can nurture more Bodhisattvas in your country. Write and submit a one-page paper with reflections on the program.

3) EXPENSES: Room and board are covered by the program, however participants must be responsible for their own airfare and visa fees. Should you plan to arrive before 22 Oct or depart after 4 Nov, please note that you are also responsible for your own accommodations & expenses.

Program Timeline

Application Deadline - 31 May 2024
Shortlist for Interviews Notified - 15 June 2024
Interviews - 20–30 June 2024
Selected Participants Notified - 5 July 2024
Deadline to Confirm Attendance - 10 July 2024
Begin Visa Process - 20 July 2024
Logistics Information Sent - 30 September 2024
Online Pre-Departure Briefing - 15 October 2024
Arrival at Hongshi College - 22 October 2024 (plan to arrive by 5 pm)
Program ends - 4 November (plan to depart after 12 pm)