{"id":7382,"date":"2024-10-25T00:51:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T00:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=7382"},"modified":"2024-12-05T21:39:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:39:16","slug":"infolettre-nov-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-nov-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NOVEMBER 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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PLEASE NOTE THE DHARMA PROTECTOR DAY PRACTICE ON OCTOBER 31, <\/b>WHICH DID NOT APPEAR ON OUR OCTOBER CALENDAR.<\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dharma Protector Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Mahakala Sadhana<\/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><\/div><\/div>

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Saturdays, November 2 and 23, 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.
\nWe will be discussing the chapter \u201cThe Authentic Master and the Authentic Student.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n

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

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Sundays, November 3 and 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)<\/b><\/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><\/div>

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Mondays, November 4 and 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 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<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, and 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Chenrezik 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>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 (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><\/div>

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Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21, and 28, 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, November 9, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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

Medicine Buddha Sadhana<\/b><\/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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Monday, November 11, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Guru Rinpoche Tsok offering and practice<\/b><\/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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Friday, November 15<\/p>\n

Full Moon Day\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>IN PERSON ONLY<\/p>\n

6:15 a.m. to 7:30 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 the 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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Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m. and 2\u00a0p.m. to 4\u00a0p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer<\/strong>
\nWeekend Retreat<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer is one of the most beloved and often-recited prayers in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It combines a supplication to the Mahamudra lineage with a concise guide to Mahamudra practice and the stages of the path to enlightenment. Acharya Choying Gyurmey<\/strong> will guide us on developing renunciation and devotion and practising calm abiding (Shamatha) and insight (Vipashyana) meditation in the Mahamudra tradition.<\/p>\n

This retreat is a follow up to the teachings on this text given by Khenpo Karma Tenkyong in September. It is not necessary to have attended Khenpo\u2019s teachings to participate in this retreat.<\/p>\n

Teaching in English with French and Chinese simultaneous translation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Though the four sessions of this retreat will be shared on Zoom, it is strongly recommended that you attend in person. The recordings of this weekend will NOT be shared afterwards.<\/p>\n

Lunch will be included for those attending both morning and afternoon sessions. Please indicate your wish to stay for lunch on the registration form.<\/p>\n

Suggested donation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full weekend: $50 for members \/ $70 for non-members
\nPer session: $15 for members \/ $20 for non-members<\/p>\n

If this amount is not possible for you, please give what you can.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Friday, November 22, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lhabab D\u00fcchen<\/b><\/p>\n

Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering<\/b><\/p>\n

Lhabab Duchen is one of the four major Buddhist holidays.\u00a0 <\/span>It celebrates the Buddha’s return to earth from the Tushita heaven.<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday, November 24, 10:00\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.
\n<\/strong><\/b>H. E. 4<\/b>th<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche\u2019s Birthday Celebration<\/b><\/p>\n

Though Rinpoche\u2019s actual birthday is on November 26, please join us for a celebration on Sunday, November 24<\/b>, from 10\u00a0a.m. to noon<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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

We will offer a Mandala, representing our Body, Speech and Mind, as well as khatas to the throne of H. E. the 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional yellow rice and tea will be offered to all; we will then ceremoniously cut the birthday cake. The celebration will end with the Lamp Offering prayers.<\/p>\n

By donation<\/p>\n

Collection of food for local food banks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In accordance with the expressed wishes of His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, we are engaging in a community action project in commemoration of his birthday.<\/p>\n

We are collecting food to give to food banks in our neighbourhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Please bring nonperishable food to the Centre up till November 24.<\/li>\n
  • On November 24, you may bring fresh fruits or vegetables that do not need to be refrigerated for 24 to 48 hours.<\/li>\n
  • We will deliver your donations of food on Monday, November 25. They will be distributed<\/i> to people are in need on that same day.<\/li>\n
  • If you wish to participate in this campaign but are unable to come to the Centre, we can accept your financial contribution.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We dedicate our gifts of food to H.E. the 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche\u2019s long life and the flourishing of his activity. May all beings benefit! We also hold the aspiration that Rinpoche will one day come and visit us at our Rigpe Dorje Centre in Montreal, founded by his predecessor, the 3rd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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    Monday, November 25, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.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><\/div>

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    Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

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