Saturday, June 1^st, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Dakini Day
Green Tara Sadhana

The all-victorious Saviouress manifests 21 emanations to help beings. Tara vanquishes obstacles and fear and protects those in danger and difficulty who call to her. The Green Tara prayer and recitation of the 21 Tara Praises avert and dispel obstacles. 

By donation

Sundays, June 2 & 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Shamatha

Calm Abiding Meditation

By donation

Sunday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Class for Children and Youth 

This monthly class will be held the first Sunday of each month.

Led by Acharya Choying Gyurmey and Chenlin Ding

• The class will begin with a short prayer. 
• Acharya will then give basic meditation instructions. 
• Acharya and Chenlin will facilitate a sharing of ideas about the Buddha and the Buddha’s teachings.
• The youth will be shown how to do the yoga sun salutation 
• The class will conclude with a short moment of reflection and dedication.  

By donation

Note to Parents: Each child should bring a yoga mat.
Please bring vegetarian food to share for a potluck lunch after the class.

Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Dharma Protector Day
Mahakala Puja 

Mahakala Bernagchen is a Wisdom Deity, a Bodhisattva whose wrathful manifestation is an expression of skilful means to subdue negative and harmful forces affecting beings, personally and globally. 

By donation

Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Guru Rinpoche Day*
A Shower of Blessings Sadhana:  a guru yoga practice to accompany the Seven Line Prayer

Led by Michel Roussel

By donation

*Each 10th Day of the Lunar month is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava. This is because, although he is never separate from those who have faith in him, he promised that on this particular day, he would definitely appear to us, “in person” as it were.  Prayers to Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, are considered to be increasingly potent during these difficult times, and he is often invoked for protection and the removal of obstacles. 

Saturday, June 22

Full Moon Day

Sojong  5:00 to 7:00 a.m.  In person only, not shared on Zoom  

Sojong is a short ritual for taking the eight Mahayana vows of a lay practitioner for a single day. These vows are to be taken before sunrise and include not eating after your midday meal.

By donation 

Breakfast 8:00 a.m.  In person only. 

Please bring some food or drink to share.

Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Treasury of Blessings Sadhana

A simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practice. This practice was revealed by Mipham Rinpoche in the 19th century. It combines visualization, mantra chanting, and meditative absorption. We can experience peace, clarity of mind, and the blessings of the Buddhas through this meditation. By reflecting upon the qualities of the Buddha and resting the mind in the recitation of mantras, we can pacify destructive emotions and sow the seeds for enlightenment.

The Heart Sutra

“The Sutra of the Heart of the Transcendent Perfection of Wisdom” or “The Heart Sutra” in short, encapsulates the topic of the Prajnaparamita (Transcendent Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra on the unerring paths of methods taught in all Sutras. The infallible meaning of the entire essence of the vast and profound Prajnaparamita Sutra is brought together here in this one Sutra—The Heart Sutra. When listening, contemplating, and meditating on The Heart Sutra are practiced to their ultimate end, the great unsurpassable knowledge naturally and directly manifests. All sufferings are completely pacified. The unequalled states of liberation and omniscience of Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas are attained. As a result, one shall definitely abide in the undeceiving Genuine Reality.

Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shamatha (calm abiding meditation) and yoga in the park by the river

Led by Acharya Choying Gyurmey and Huong Nguyen

9:30 a.m. Bring a yoga mat and meet at the Centre to get cushions for meditation.

9:45 a.m. Walk to the park by the river.  We will meditate and do yoga there. In case of rain, we will practice at the Centre.

Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Chenrezik & Amitabha Sadhanas

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, is the embodiment of 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, June 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In person only, not shared on Zoom.
NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME

Dharma Book Club

We are studying the book Excellent at the Beginning by Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.

By donation

Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Tea Meditation 

Led by Acharya Choying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li

A tea meditation involves being mindful and present during all aspects of the tea ritual including making the tea, drinking the tea, and being aware of the environment and of the effects on your mind and body. You can practise a tea meditation any time during the day. It’s an example of how to apply our meditation in daily life.

By donation 

Afterwards, please join us for a potluck lunch. (Bring vegetarian food to share.)