We are meeting in-person at the centre for our activities, and will continue sharing them on Zoom unless otherwise indicated:
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Meeting ID: 838 6426 2659
Passcode: 311753
To join by telephone: 438-809-7799
During the month of April, our resident lama, Acharya Chöying Gyurmey, and several members of the Centre are on retreat and pilgrimage in Nepal. In Acharya’s absence, the activities of the Centre are being led by other members of the Sangha.
Membership and donations ensure the sustainability and flourishing of our Centre as well as supporting our resident lama. Please give what you can.
Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (In French) IN PERSON ONLY
Study program on the book, “The Words of My Perfect Teacher” by Patrul Rinpoche.
Led by Pierre Orgyen Cardinal under the guidance of Acharya Chöying Gyurmey
Registration is complete.
Sundays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)
Led by Nathalie Purchio on April 6
and 13 and by Anne Lynch on April 20 and 27
Shamatha meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind’s ability to reach a state of tranquility and lucidity.
By donation
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Beginners’ Tibetan language class
Taught by Miriam Paknys under the direction of Acharya Chöying Gyurmey
Registration is complete.
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Full Moon Day
Treasury of Blessings Sadhana, Heart Sutra and Lamp Offering
Led by Lanah Magy
The Treasury of Blessings Sadhana is a simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practice.
The Heart Sutra encapsulates the topic of the Prajnaparamita (Transcendent Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra on the unerring paths of methods taught in all Sutras.
Through the Lamp Offering, we offer light with the aspiration that obstacles to personal and global peace be overcome, and that happiness, love, and compassion spread throughout the world and benefit all beings.
By donation
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhanas
Led by Lanah Magy
Love, compassion, joy, and wisdom—together known as bodhicitta—are the indivisible nature of the Buddha’s enlightened mind. Chenrezik (Skt. Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of Infinite Compassion, embodies these virtuous qualities.
Through the practice of Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light, beings, especially those with faith, are guided to rebirth in Dewachen (Skt. Sukhavati), the pure realm of immaculate happiness, joy, and bliss.
By donation
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The 33rd Anniversary of H.E. the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
Guru Yoga, Calling the Lama from Afar, and Lamp Offering
Led by Lanah Magy
In the Vajrayana tradition, devotion to the guru is extremely important. It’s a fundamental practice. To cultivate this devotion, we recite heartfelt supplications to the guru, asking for their blessings to realize all the stages of the path to enlightenment. With a heart filled with disillusionment and renunciation, we humbly ask the guru to bestow their blessings upon us. We chant the prayer melodiously, confident in the knowledge that our guru is none other than the Awakened One.
By donation
Sunday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Buddhism for the Curious
Led by Anne Lynch
The story of the life of Buddha, his quest, and the path of liberation from suffering that he taught will be presented. There will be a short introduction to calm abiding meditation.
This introductory workshop is for people who are curious about Buddhism or who only know a little about it and would like to know more.
By donation