{"id":7330,"date":"2024-09-25T10:04:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=7330"},"modified":"2024-11-11T14:15:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T14:15:27","slug":"infolettre-oct-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-oct-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"OCTOBER 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 led by Acharya Choyiing Gyurmey, our Resident Lama, unless otherwise specified.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Led by Jean-S\u00e9bastien Truchy<\/p>\n

The recitation of the Aspiration Prayer (M\u00f6nlam) 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, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0 <\/span>IN PERSON ONLY<\/p>\n

An in-depth introduction to Buddhist philosophy\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>(in French)<\/p>\n

Instructor:\u00a0 <\/span>Pierre Orgyen Cardinal<\/p>\n

A 15-week program designed for both beginning and more advanced students.\u00a0\u00a0Pierre Orgyen Cardinal, a senior student of Buddhism, will lead this course under the guidance of Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, our resident lama.<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sundays, Oct. 6, 13, & 20, 10 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

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

(Oct. 6, led by Anne Lynch; Oct. 13, led by Nathalie Purchio)<\/p>\n

Shamatha meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind\u2019s ability to reach a state of tranquility and lucidity.<\/p>\n

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

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Mondays, October 7 and 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Beginners\u2019 Tibetan Language Class<\/b><\/p>\n

Taught by Miriam Paknys under the direction of Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey<\/p>\n

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Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhanas<\/strong><\/p>\n

(October 9, Led by Jean-S\u00e9bastien Truchy)<\/p>\n

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

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

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Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Medicine Buddha Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Medicine Buddha Sadhana<\/b><\/p>\n

Led by Jean-S\u00e9bastien Truchy<\/p>\n

Medicine Buddha is the practice of physical, psychological, and spiritual healing.\u00a0\u00a0This Healing Buddha practice reveals the true cause of any affliction.<\/p>\n

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

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

Guru Rinpoche Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Guru Rinpoche Tsok offering and practice<\/b><\/p>\n

Led by Jean-S\u00e9bastien Truchy<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

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Thursday, October 17<\/p>\n

Full Moon Day<\/b><\/p>\n

6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.\u00a0 <\/span>Sojong, Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering<\/b><\/p>\n

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.\u00a0 <\/span>Please bring vegetarian food to share for breakfast.<\/p>\n

Sojong<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

The Treasury of Blessings Sadhana <\/b>is a simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practice.<\/p>\n

The Heart Sutra <\/b>encapsulates the topic of the Prajnaparamita (Transcendent Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra on the unerring paths of methods taught in all Sutras.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lamp Offering <\/b>is a practice done <\/b>with the aspiration that the light of loving-kindness, compassion, and understanding may dispel all personal and global obstacles.<\/p>\n

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

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Thursdays, October 17 and 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Intermediate Tibetan Language Class<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\u00a0 <\/span>IN PERSON ONLY<\/p>\n

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

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

This month we will discuss the chapter, \u201cThe Importance of Having a Spiritual Friend\u201d.<\/p>\n

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Dakini Day<\/b><\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Sunday, October 27, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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

Led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li<\/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 the effects on your mind and body. Tea meditation can be practiced any time during the day. It\u2019s an example of how to apply meditation to daily life.<\/p>\n

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

Please join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation. (Bring vegetarian food to share).<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sunday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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

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