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<body> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=635 border=0> <TBODY> <TR vAlign=top align=left> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=31></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=3></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=37></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=1></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=49></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=9></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=66></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=126></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=2></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=1></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=14></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=4></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=18></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=209></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=58></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=7></TD> <TD><IMG height=1 src="common_graphics/c.gif" width=1></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=17 height=20></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD height=112></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle width=597 colSpan=14><B><FONT face=Helvetica color=#000033 size=+4><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 48px">Lansing Buddhist Association <img border="0" src="common_graphics/LBA.gif" width="284" height="56"></SPAN></FONT></B></TD> <TD colSpan=2 height=112></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=17 height=4></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=2 height=4></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle width=601 colSpan=14><IMG height=4 src="common_graphics/aboutme_classic_horzline.gif" width=601 border=0></TD> <TD height=4></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=17 height=16></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=11 height=5></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle width=4 rowSpan=30><IMG height=800 src="common_graphics/aboutme_classic_vertline.gif" width=4 border=0 align="top"></TD> <TD colSpan=5 height=5></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=4 height=14></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle width=252 colSpan=5 rowSpan=2><IMG height=189 src="common_graphics/AmitabhaVillage_1.jpg" width=252 border=0></TD> <TD colSpan=2 height=14></TD> <TD colSpan=5 height=14></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=4 height=175></TD> <TD colSpan=2 height=175></TD> <TD height=175></TD> <TD width=350 rowSpan=50><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px">In 1995, members of MSU Pureland Buddhist Association decided to form a more permanent organization, and to seek a permanent study place.  The Lansing Buddhist Association was found in the same year. <BR><BR>Finally, in May 2000, an opportunity arise to joining the DhammaSala Forest Monastery purchasing thirty some acres of country land with large forest area.  Members of the association approved to purchase five acres of the total 32 acres of proposed site.  The purchase was finalized in June 2000.  The funding for the land purchase was from member contributions, and loan from some members. <BR><BR>The multi-functional retreat center of Lansing Buddhist Association, the Amitabha Village, will be build on this five acres of beautiful land near Perry, Michigan.  The site was chosen for its peacefulness that is suitable for Buddhist cultivation or simply relaxation.  <BR><BR>In March 2001, the association received IRS's recognition as a tax exempted non-profit organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code; therefore, contributions to the association can be applied to federal tax exemption.<BR><BR>Current, the association occupies a 1200 sq. ft facility on DhammaSala's land. The facility includes a large main hall for weekly group practices and a small dormitory/office area.  There are regular activities every Saturday and Sunday, and both Chinese and English speaker are welcome.</SPAN> <p><u><b><font size="3">Directions to Amitabha Village</font></b></u></p> <address> <font size="2">14780 Beardslee Road,</font>  </address> <address> <font size="2">Perry, Michigan 48872</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">(517) 675-2056</font> </address> <p><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2">From I-96, it is about 7 miles north of Williamston (exit 117) following Williamston Road north at the end of which becomes Beardslee Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>From East Lansing, follow Haslett Road east to Williamston Road north and then Beardslee Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>From I-69, use Perry exit (M52 South to Alt. I-69 west, and then turn left to Beardslee Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p> </o:p> </font></span></p> <p><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2">The Amitabha Village and the DhammaSala Forest Monastery are locatd on the thirty some acres of land encompassing forests, pounds, small streams, gardens and prairie that paints a beautiful and tranquil nature picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>You are welcome to the village to join our practice, relax your body and mind, picnic and camp, or just to enjoy the nature beauty.<o:p> </o:p> </font></span></p> <p><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="3"><b><u>Contacts</u></b></font><font size="2"><o:p> </o:p> </font></span></p> <address> <font size="2">Lina Wu & Chungwen Chen</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">517-351-7077</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">Lisa & Peter Kong</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">517-332-0003</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">Nacy & James Jean</font> </address> <address> <font size="2">517-349-6441</font> </address> <p><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font size="2">For donation, make check payable to Lansing Buddhist Association (LBA), and mail to 2001 Valley Brook Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864.<o:p> </o:p> </font></span></p> <p><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px">  <BR></SPAN></p> </TD> <TD colSpan=3 height=175></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=11 height=21>Last updated on 2/19/2006</TD> <TD height=21></TD> <TD colSpan=3 height=21></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=3 height=22></TD> <TD width=254 colSpan=7><U><B><FONT face=Helvetica color=#000066><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px">Links:</SPAN></FONT></B></U></TD> <TD height=22></TD> <TD height=22></TD> <TD colSpan=3 height=22></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=11 height=9></TD> <TD height=9></TD> <TD colSpan=3 height=9></TD></TR> <TR vAlign=top> <TD colSpan=3 height=22></TD> <TD width=254 colSpan=7><a 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