Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To mark the 49th day of the passing of our dear friend and teacher, Lama Tenzin Yondgu, we will recite the following prayers. (The 49th day falls on May 5.)

Chenrezik Sadhana

Love, compassion, 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. 

Amitabha Sadhana

Through the practice of the Buddha of Boundless Light, beings, especially those with faith, are guided to rebirth in Dewachen, the pure realm of immaculate happiness, joy and bliss. 

Light Offering Prayer

By donation

Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Celebration of Vesak Day

Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and paranirvana (death) of the Buddha. 

On this occasion, we will perform the ritual of “Bathing of the Buddha” and recite the Treasury of Blessings, a practice of Buddha Sakyamuni.

By donation 

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

Sundays, May 7 & 28, 10 to 11 a.m.

Shamatha

Calm Abiding Meditation

By donation

Wednesdays, May 10 & 24, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chenrezik Sadhana

Love, compassion, 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. 

By donation

Saturdays, May 13 & 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

In person only, not shared on Zoom

Dharma Book Club

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

By donation

Sunday, May 14, 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.)

Monday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Buddhism for the Curious
Only on Zoom

Monday, May 29, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Buddhism for the Curious
In person only

The story of the life of Buddha, his quest, and the path of liberation from suffering that he taught, will be presented by a senior member of the Rigpe Dorje Centre. There will be a short introduction to calm-abiding meditation.

This Introduction to Buddhism activity is for those who have a curiosity or a slight knowledge of Buddhism and would like to know more. 

Please register by writing to centre@rigpedorjemontreal.org

By donation

Wednesdays, May 17 & 31, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Amitabha Sadhana

Through the practice of the Buddha of Boundless Light, beings, especially those with faith, are guided to rebirth in Dewachen, the pure realm of immaculate happiness, joy and bliss. 

By donation

Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Song of Milarepa—“Distinguishing Happiness from Suffering” 

Please join us at the Centre to follow this special teaching by Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal, hosted by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) in Woodstock, NY, the North American seat of H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

This teaching will be in Tibetan with English translation. 

$15 / members $10 – a portion will be sent to Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. 

Milarepa is a renowned figure in Tibetan culture. In his early life he performed many serious misdeeds, until he renounced this way of life to follow the dharma and the path of meditation. Through profound discipline, exertion, and devotion to his teacher, he attained enlightenment in his later years. Through closely studying his songs of spiritual realization, we can get a glimpse into the mind of this remarkable yogi and the power of practice, and centuries later, Milarepa still leads us by example to anyone wanting to transform their lives.

About Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal: Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal completed the 9-year Acharya program at Nalanda Institute, Rumtek Monastery. He studied under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. After his graduation, he was appointed one of the Khenpos of Nalanda Institute where he taught for two years. Following that, he entered three-year retreat at Pullahari Monastery under Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. When he completed the retreat, he was appointed Drupon (retreat master) of Pullahari Monastery. This combination of immense learning and intensive meditation is clearly evident in his teachings. His way of making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects immediately accessible to students is a constant inspiration to all.

Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is now the principal of the Rigpe Dorje Institute of Higher Buddhist Philosophy at Kagyu Tekchen Ling, Lava, India, and was the personal tutor of philosophy to His Eminence the Fourth Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. Our resident lama, Acharya Choying Gyurmey, completed his Acharya degree at Kagyu Tekchen Ling under Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal.

Download the Song of Milarepa “Distinguishing Happiness from Suffering” here.