Recruiting Volunteers : To Guard the Buddha’s Relics and ILC Workshop at Chicago

Dear Members,

We are seeking approximately 10 dedicated volunteers to assist with an upcoming sacred event at the International Buddhism Friendship Association (IBFA) in Chicago. This event organized in conjunction with the city’s Chinese Cultural Day.

Volunteers will be responsible for guarding the Buddha’s Relics and assisting with crowd control during the day. We also asks for a few volunteers to stay overnight at the Meditation Hall to ensure the relics remain protected.

In appreciation of your service, Master Sam Chin will offer a complimentary 3-day ILC workshop following the event.

Key Dates:

• Arrival: Thursday, July 23 (Chin Family arrives)

• Briefing: Friday, July 24

• Relic Guarding: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26

• ILC Workshop: Monday, July 27 – Wednesday, July 29 (Half-day sessions, allowing time to explore the city!)

Location: IBFA, Chicago Chinatown To Apply: Please contact Yen at yen@iliqchuan.com to express your interest.

Master Jiru will arrange for our accommodation. More details are to be determined regarding the schedule, we will share info with applicants as soon as we find out.

What are Buddha’s Relics?

Buddha’s relics are the remains of Buddha. It is considered rare to see Buddha’s relics in real life, making it a highly auspicious and special occasion for Buddhists and visitors. While many relics are permanently enshrined in stupas and temples across Asia, they are often not directly accessible to the public, and public viewings—particularly in Western countries—are infrequent. These relics will be traveling from Malaysia to Chicago especially for this event. It is great merits to pay respect directly to the Buddha’s relics let alone having the opportunity to personally guard them.