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Exploring the Path
Exploring the Path
Our Exploring Buddhism Program aims to provide a balance between study and practice, and between the growing understanding of the theory and the deepening of personal experience of the Buddha’s teachings. Over six modules we explore the important Buddhist philosophical topics related to the mind, the practice of meditation, the different presentation of truths, the …
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Introduction to Mindfulness 2 : Mindfulness and Introspection
Introduction to Mindfulness 2 : Mindfulness and Introspection
In the practice of mindfulness, we also make use of another natural ability of our mind, which is introspection. Introspection functions like a spy checking and monitoring how our mind and body are doing in our meditation. Mindfulness and introspection and developed in step with one another. Come learn and practice together to deepen these …
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Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma
Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma
Learn the essential facts about karma, the law of cause and effect. Explore ways to deal with life most effectively and take control of your future. Led by Venerable Thubten Chokyi – our resident teacher.
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Holy Day: Day of Miracles
The Day of Miracles is the culmination of the The Fifteen Days of Miracles— which began on the first day of the Tibetan New Year, Losar (Feb 21) - and which commemorate the special time when Guru Shakyamuni Buddha showed miraculous powers in order to subdue six tirthikas (non-Buddhist teachers) who lacked faith in him, …
Precepts
Precepts
These lay precepts/vows can be taken at any time but on the Day of Miracles (one of the four Holy Days), they are especially meritorious. The Eight Mahayana Precepts are a set of vows that are taken for 24 hours, from first light before dawn to sunrise of the following day. The only prerequisite is …
Shakyamuni Buddha Puja
Shakyamuni Buddha Puja
The Day of Miracles is the culmination of the Fifteen Days of Miracles which began on Losar, the first day of the Tibetan New Year Feb 21, and which commemorate the special time when Guru Shakyamuni showed miraculous powers in order to subdue six Tirthikas (non-Buddhist Teachers) who lacked faith in him, and to inspire …
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Introduction to Mindfulness 3 : Working with thoughts
Introduction to Mindfulness 3 : Working with thoughts
Contrary to most people’s perception of mindfulness practice as a way to stop thinking, through mindfulness and introspection, we actually become more aware of the presence of thoughts. We learn to discern between different types of thought processes—thinking that is functional and useful versus thinking that is dysfunctional and maladaptive. Come deepen your understanding and …
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Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma
Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma
Learn the essential facts about karma, the law of cause and effect. Explore ways to deal with life most effectively and take control of your future. Led by Venerable Thubten Chokyi – our resident teacher.
Vajrayogini Self Initiation Practice
Vajrayogini Self Initiation Practice
Vajrayogini practice only for those that have taken the Vajrayogini HYT initiation.
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Vajrasattva 1/2 Day Purification Retreat
Vajrasattva 1/2 Day Purification Retreat
The Vajrasattva mantra is a powerful practice to purify negative karma and a quick way to transform your mind. It is a kind of detox of the mind. The practice begins with a short explanation followed by several guided sessions and generous break times. This practice may be led by our resident teacher or an …
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Exploring the Path
Exploring the Path
Our Exploring Buddhism Program aims to provide a balance between study and practice, and between the growing understanding of the theory and the deepening of personal experience of the Buddha’s teachings. Over six modules we explore the important Buddhist philosophical topics related to the mind, the practice of meditation, the different presentation of truths, the …
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Geshe Sherab – Why meditate on the Heart Sutra?
Geshe Sherab – Why meditate on the Heart Sutra?
With Geshe Sherab as our visiting special guest teacher, this event is open to all and serves as an introduction to the Heart Sutra. The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over the world. Why …
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The Heart Sutra Workshop
Unlock the mysteries of the Heart Sutra at our upcoming workshop (Apr 1 & 2, 10 am - 5 pm) . The Heart Sutra is one of the most important texts in Buddhist teachings, and is considered to be a concise expression of the ultimate nature of reality. In this workshop our special guest teacher …
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