{"id":7247,"date":"2024-08-28T18:27:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=7247"},"modified":"2024-10-26T00:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T00:41:13","slug":"infolettre-sept-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-sept-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SEPTEMBER 2024"},"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

All activities are presented, explained, taught and led by Acharya Choying Gyurmey, our resident lama, unless otherwise stated.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sunday, September 1st<\/sup>, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Protector Day
\n<\/b>Mahakala Puja<\/b><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Beginner Tibetan Class with Miriam Paknys under the direction of Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey<\/b><\/p>\n

Miriam Paknys offers a beginner-level course in Tibetan colloquial and dharma vocabulary and conversation. The course introduces the letters and sounds of Tibetan, dharma words from prayer texts, and basic dialogues (introduce yourself and others, where you live, people you know, things you have, everyday expressions, and basic needs).<\/p>\n

For more information and registration ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wednesdays, September 4 and 25, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Chenrezig and Amitabha Sadhanas<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Intermediate Tibetan Class<\/b><\/p>\n

Registration for this Intermediate class is now open to new participants. The prerequisite to join this class is to be able to read The Heart Sutra.\u00a0 <\/span>One does not have to read the text fluently but must be able to make out each word, even haltingly. It is not required to know the meaning of each word. That will come!<\/p>\n

For self-evaluation and registration ><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

King of Aspiration Prayers<\/b><\/p>\n

Recitation of\u00a0<\/b>The<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>King of Aspiration Prayers<\/b>: Samantabhadra\u2019s \u201cAspiration to Good Actions\u201d (Zangch\u00f6 M\u00f6nlam)<\/b><\/p>\n

The recitation of the Aspiration Prayer (Monlam) 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. ~\u00a017th Gyalwang Karmapa<\/p>\n

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

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Saturdays, September 7, 14, and 28, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (in French) and
\nSundays, September 8, 15, and 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (in English)<\/p>\n

An In-depth Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Instructor: Pierre Orgyen Cardinal<\/p>\n

A 15-week program designed for both beginning and more advanced students.\u00a0 <\/span>Pierre Orgyen Cardinal, a senior student of Buddhism, will lead this course under the guidance of Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, our resident lama.\u00a0 <\/span>IN PERSON ONLY<\/p>\n

For more information and registration ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sundays, September 8 and 15, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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Sunday, September 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Class for children and youth<\/b><\/p>\n

Led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey and Chenling Ding<\/p>\n