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
The activities of the Centre are usually led by our resident lama, Acharya Chöying Gyurmey. However, since he will be away for part of the month of May, certain activities will be led by 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, May 3 and 17, 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
Sundays, May 4, 11, and 18, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)
Led by Nathalie Purchio on May 4 and 11 and by another senior member of the Centre on May 18
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, May 5, 12, and 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Beginners’ Tibetan Language Class
Led by Miriam Paknys under the direction of Acharya Chôying Gyurmey
Registration is complete.
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Guru Yoga and Calling the Lama from Afar
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 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
Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Prayers and commemoration ceremony for Carolina Ichazo O’Connor
We will gather as a sangha, along with her family, to offer prayers and aspirations for an auspicious rebirth for our Dharma sister, Carolina Ichazo O’Connor, who passed away on March 14.
We will dedicate the following prayers to her:
Chenrezik Sadhana
Love, compassion, joy, and wisdom—together known as bodhicitta—are the indivisible nature of the Buddha’s enlightened mind. Chenrezik, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion, is the embodiment of these virtuous qualities.
Amitabha Sadhana
Through the practice of Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light, beings are guided to rebirth in Dewachen, the pure realm of immaculate happiness, joy, and bliss.
Lamp Offering
We offer and aspire that the light of loving kindness, compassion, and understanding may guide Carolina in her future rebirth.
After the ceremony, a light refreshment will be served.
Sunday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tea Meditation
Led by Acharya Chöying 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 the effects on your mind and body. Tea meditation can be practiced at any time during the day. It’s an example of how to apply meditation to daily life.
Please join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation. (Bring vegetarian food to share.)
By donation
Monday, May 26, 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 skillful means to subdue harmful forces affecting beings, personally and globally.
By donation