{"id":8333,"date":"2025-10-25T20:43:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T20:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=8333"},"modified":"2025-12-17T15:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:25:07","slug":"infolettre-nov-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-nov-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NOVEMBER 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unless otherwise specified, all activities are led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, our resident lama.<\/b>
\nOur activities are shared on Zoom unless otherwise indicated:<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83864262659?pwd=SEdHNTFRUDZ0YlBOZEY1ck1PdElWUT09<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 838\u00a06426 2659
\nPasscode: 311753<\/p>\n

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Regular meditation sessions and sadhana practices (pujas) are free for members. The suggested donation for non-members is $10.
\nMembership and donations ensure the sustainability and flourishing
\nof our Centre, as well as supporting our resident lama.<\/b>
\nPlease give what you can.<\/b>
\nhttps:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/dons<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturdays, November 1st<\/sup>, 8, 22, and 29, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Teaching by Acharya on the Seven Point Mind Training<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

The Seven-Point Mind Training <\/b>(Lojong)<\/i><\/b> <\/i>is a profound Mahayana Buddhist practice that was brought to Tibet by Atisha in the 11th century and later written down by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. It teaches us how to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness in everyday life and to transform adverse circumstances into a path to enlightenment. Through this practice, we can become better human beings who embody the essence of enlightenment.<\/p>\n

This practice is especially valuable for those who have taken or are considering taking the Bodhisattva vow, as it helps us to develop a sense of responsibility, kindness, and constructive behaviour.<\/p>\n

Acharya\u2019s teaching on the Seven Point Mind Training<\/b> is a comprehensive experience, including contemplation, meditation, and Q&A sessions, designed to deepen our understanding of the practice and its application in everyday life.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0 <\/span>Acharya began teaching on the Seven Point Mind Training in October and will continue until we have covered the entire text. The teachings will be offered every Saturday this month EXCEPT November 15.<\/i><\/p>\n

Suggested Donation:
\n<\/i>Members\u2014$10 per session
\n<\/i>Non-members\u2014$15 per session<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Sundays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Members: Free
\n<\/i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 6:30\u00a0p.m. to 8:00\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

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

This 12-week beginner-level course in Tibetan introduces the letters and sounds of the Tibetan language, dharma words from prayer texts, and basic everyday vocabulary and sentences. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0 <\/span>Registration is complete.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, November 5<\/p>\n

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

6:00\u00a0a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mahayana Sojong Vows, Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, <\/b>and Lamp Offering<\/b><\/b><\/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

Through the Lamp Offering, <\/b>we <\/b>offer light with the aspiration that obstacles to personal and global peace be overcome; and that happiness, love, and compassion spread throughout the world and benefit all beings.<\/p>\n

8:00\u00a0a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Potluck breakfast. <\/b>Please bring vegetarian food to share.<\/p>\n

Members: Free
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Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6:30\u00a0p.m. to 8:00\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

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

This intermediate-level Classical Tibetan class is open to new participants. People interested in joining the class should contact Acharya to determine if their level of Tibetan is appropriate for the class. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested donation:\u00a0 <\/span>$10 per class<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Sunday, November 9 to Sunday, November 30<\/p>\n

21-day Shamatha Meditation Program with Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schedule:<\/p>\n