Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

King of Aspiration Prayer

Led by Jean-Sébastien Truchy

The recitation of the Aspiration Prayer (Mönlam) is made to spread the seeds of loving kindness and pure motivation, to activate their power, and hence bring about genuine peace, love, happiness, and well-being in the world. ~ 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

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Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  IN PERSON ONLY

An in-depth introduction to Buddhist philosophy  (in French)

Instructor:  Pierre Orgyen Cardinal

A 15-week program designed for both beginning and more advanced students.  Pierre Orgyen Cardinal, a senior student of Buddhism, will lead this course under the guidance of Acharya Chöying Gyurmey, our resident lama.

REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE.

Sundays, Oct. 6, 13, & 20, 10 to 11 a.m.

Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)

(Oct. 6, led by Anne Lynch; Oct. 13, led by Nathalie Purchio)

Shamatha meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind’s ability to reach a state of tranquility and lucidity.

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Mondays, October 7 and 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Beginners’ Tibetan Language Class

Taught by Miriam Paknys under the direction of Acharya Chöying Gyurmey

Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhanas

(October 9, Led by Jean-Sébastien Truchy)

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.

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Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Medicine Buddha Day

Medicine Buddha Sadhana

Led by Jean-Sébastien Truchy

Medicine Buddha is the practice of physical, psychological, and spiritual healing.  This Healing Buddha practice reveals the true cause of any affliction.

By donation

Saturday, October 12. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Guru Rinpoche Day

Guru Rinpoche Tsok offering and practice

Led by Jean-Sébastien Truchy

Prayers to Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, are considered increasingly powerful in these difficult times. He is often invoked for protection and to remove obstacles.

By donation

Thursday, October 17

Full Moon Day

6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.  Sojong, Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.  Please bring vegetarian food to share for breakfast.

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.

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. 

The Lamp Offering is a practice done with the aspiration that the light of loving-kindness, compassion, and understanding may dispel all personal and global obstacles.

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Thursdays, October 17, 24, and 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Intermediate Tibetan Language Class

Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  IN PERSON ONLY

Dharma Book Club

We are reading Excellent at the Beginning by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.

This month we will discuss the chapter, “The Importance of Having a Spiritual Friend”.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

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Saturday, October 26, 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

Sunday, October 27, 10 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 any time during the day. It’s an example of how to apply meditation to daily life.

By donation 

Please join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation. (Bring vegetarian food to share).