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Calendar for OCTOBER 2005

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The Details

15 Saturday, October 15: Walk Shenzhen:  Dong Men to Dong Hu, 9 a.m.-12 noon. (Fee: LB Members FREE/Non-members 5 yuan)
 Meet at Lao Jie Station, at the top of Exit B.  We will walk through Shenzhen's Culture Park; visit the Si Yue Shu Yuan, a temple-like structure in Dongmen; visit Shenzhen's Children's Park; walk through Dong Hu (East Lake) Park; and end at the peculiar "Orient Myths" area.  From there we will return to our homes by bus, or perhaps take lunch together.
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

15 Saturday, October 15: Vegetarians' Night Out: 1947 Indian Restaurant, 8 p.m. (Cost of meal; plus fee: LB Members free/Non-members 10 yuan. Reservations recommended: Call 136 5231 9985)
Come share traditional Indian foods and chat with our host Murli. We are pleased to announce that the Gaudiya Math, a group of Krishna devotees, will be presenting a musical program and a brief talk about their group's practices.  Carnivores take note: The restaurant offers some meat dishes as well.  Cost of meal is approximately 50-100RMB.
Directions: Take Bus 223 to the front of the Chang An Hotel (corner of Shennan and Wenjin Roads, in eastern Shenzhen). The restaurant is on the 18th floor.  Map
Address: 1133 East Shennan Road, Shenzhen Phone: (0755) 8230-3226
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

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16 Sunday, October 16: LIFESiZE Hangout: Old Jazz Bar (more), 2-4:30 p.m. (free)
We continue to offer a chance for foreigners and returnees to get together and have a beer, or just "hang out" with each other.

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23 Sunday, October 23: Local Tour:  A Trip to Phoenix Mountain [Feng Huang Shan]

We are offering our first-ever tour outside of the Special Economic Zone!

Place: Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area, Fuyong Town, Bao'An

Price: 150 Yuan (includes snacks and lunch) PLEASE NOTE: We have kept the price as low as possible; for this reason, there will be no discount for members of The Laughing Buddha.

We will meet at Shi Jie Zhi Chuang Metro Station, at the top of Exit A at 10 a.m., and then travel by private bus to Bao'An. (Snacks and bottled water will be available free on the bus.)

First stop: WenChang Tower at the foot of the hill.

Then we motor up the mountain to Feng Huang Miao (Phoenix Mountain Temple). There are numerous grottoes and hiking paths on the mountain, in addition to the main temple. Plenty of time will be allowed for exploring.

We will eat lunch at the temple's restaurant.

Leaving Phoenix Mountain, we will travel to nearby Long Wang Miao (Dragon King Temple).

After we finish visiting there, we will return to Shi Jie Zhi Chuang Metro Station at approximately 4 p.m.

NOTES:

  1. Itinerary is subject to change due to reasons beyond our control.

  2. Because we are leaving the Special Economic Zone, be sure to bring a passport or other documents that may be necessary for crossing the border.

  3. This trip will require a minimum of 10 participants. If we fall short, the trip may be cancelled.

  4. You MUST reserve by 12 noon on Friday, so that we can reserve the bus. Call James at 136 5231 9985 to reserve.

  5. Please visit this page for more information about the places we will visit.

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25 Tuesday, October 25: Philosophers’ Cafe: Life
After reading a story that explores the question, “What is life?” we will discuss such questions as: Can we discuss “Life” as an abstract concept? Is one life more valuable than another? What makes life worth living? Is there a “meaning of life”? If so, what is it? more...

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26 Wednesday, October 26: English Lesson: Hello and Goodbye
Learn to say “Hello!” and “Goodbye!” in many different ways. Also give and ask names. more...

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27 Thursday, October 27: Books & Ideas Salon: Huckleberry Finn/Nostalgia
After exploring a summary of Mark Twain’s great novel, the discussion will center around city-dwellers’ nostalgia for country life (and everybody’s nostalgia for childhood). more...

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29 Saturday, October 29: Because of a schedule conflict, we are canceling this weekend's Halloween Party. Instead, we encourage you to join the Laughing Buddha's friends at the party sponsored by the Shenzhen Daily at the Nanhai Hotel this Saturday night. Lots of us will be there! You can read the details about it here. 

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Coming in November

Tuesday, November 1: Philosophers’ Cafe: Death
Participants will read a story that explores the significance of death, and discuss questions such as: Why did death enter the world? Is death a necessary counterpart to life? Why do we fear death so? What is a “good death”? more...

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Wednesday, November 2: English Lesson: Where are you from? What do you do?
Discuss information about people’s home countries, and learn about their occupations. more...

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Thursday, November 3: Books & Ideas Salon: Moby Dick/Success
In Herman Melville’s novel, Captain Ahab pursues “The Great White Whale” obsessively. After reading a summary, we will discuss what we are pursuing, and what we are willing to do to get it. more...

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Tuesday, November 8: Philosophers’ Cafe: Love
A story that explores the role of love in human life will lead to a discussion of questions such as: What is love? Is it social, spiritual, emotional, biological…? Does love change anything? Do animals feel love as we do? Do angels? Do inanimate objects feel, or respond to, love? more...

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Wednesday, November 9: English Lesson: Do you have any hobbies?
 Learn about the hobbies and sports enjoyed by others, and discuss your own. more...

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Thursday, November 10: Books & Ideas Salon: Walden/Happiness
 Thoreau was a champion of simplicity. We will read various quotes from Walden and some other works, and explore the relationship between the simple life and the search for happiness. more...

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