{"id":6162,"date":"2023-06-28T23:53:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T23:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2023-08-26T22:28:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T22:28:09","slug":"infolettre-juillet-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-juillet-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"JULY 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are meeting in-person at the centre for our activities, and will continue sharing them on Zoom\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>unless otherwise indicated:<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83864262659?pwd=SEdHNTFRUDZ0YlBOZEY1ck1PdElWUT09<\/a><\/p>\n

Meeting ID: 838 6426 2659
\nPasscode: 311753
\nTo join by telephone: 438-809-7799<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Membership and donations<\/b> ensure the sustainability and flourishing of our Centre as well as supporting our resident lama.\u00a0<\/strong>Please give what you can.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/dons<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
\nPlease note that the\u00a0Smoke Offering, scheduled for Saturday, July 1, is dependent on the weather and on the air quality.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Smoke Offering<\/b><\/p>\n

A\u00a0Sang Offering (smoke offering)\u00a0<\/b>is a\u00a0Tibetan Buddhist\u00a0practice. Fragrant incense smoke is offered to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, the supreme enlightened beings and all sentient beings to accumulate merit, purify our past negative karma and repay our karmic debts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested donation: $15\/members $10 (or an amount of your choice) to cover expenses and support the Centre. Please come directly to our back courtyard, access by the alley.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Afterwards, please join us for a potluck lunch. (Bring vegetarian food to share.)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Sundays, July 2 & 23, 10\u00a0to 11\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n

Shamatha<\/b><\/p>\n

Calm Abiding Meditation<\/p>\n

By donation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wednesdays, July 5, 19 & 26, 7\u00a0p.m. to 8:15\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Chenrezik & Amitabha Sadhanas<\/b><\/p>\n

Love, compassion, and wisdom\u2014together known as bodhicitta\u2014are the indivisible nature of the Buddha\u2019s enlightened mind. Chenrezik<\/b> (Skt. Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of Infinite Compassion, is the embodiment of these virtuous qualities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the practice of Amitabha<\/b>, 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By donation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In person only, not shared on Zoom<\/p>\n

Dharma Book Club<\/b><\/p>\n

We are studying the book Excellent at the Beginning<\/i> by Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.<\/p>\n

By donation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Saturday, July 15, 10\u00a0to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n

Green Tara Sadhana<\/b><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Sunday, July 16, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n

Tea Meditation\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Led by Acharya Choying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u2019s an example of how to apply our meditation in daily life.<\/p>\n

By donation\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Afterwards, please join us for a potluck lunch. (Bring vegetarian food to share.)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Friday, July 21, 5\u00a0a.m. to 7\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n

Ch\u00f6khor D\u00fcchen\u2014<\/b>The Festival of Turning the Wheel of Dharma\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chokhor Duchen is one of the\u00a0four major Buddhist holidays. It occurs on the fourth day of the sixth Tibetan lunar month. Seven weeks after his\u00a0enlightenment,\u00a0Buddha turned the Wheel of\u00a0Dharma<\/a>\u00a0for the first time at\u00a0Sarnath<\/a> by teaching the Four Noble Truths<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Program:<\/b><\/p>\n