{"id":8436,"date":"2026-01-20T14:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=8436"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:30:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:30:01","slug":"infolettre-fev-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-fev-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"FEBRUARY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-8436\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-8436-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style-full-width panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8436-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RDC-calendar_02-2026-EN2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RDC-calendar_02-2026-EN2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RDC-calendar_02-2026-EN2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RDC-calendar_02-2026-EN2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RDC-calendar_02-2026-EN2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8436-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Unless otherwise specified, all activities are led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, our resident lama.<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Our activities are shared on Zoom unless otherwise indicated:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83864262659?pwd=SEdHNTFRUDZ0YlBOZEY1ck1PdElWUT09\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83864262659?pwd=SEdHNTFRUDZ0YlBOZEY1ck1PdElWUT09<\/a><br \/>\nMeeting ID: 838\u00a06426 2659<br \/>\nPasscode: 311753<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Regular meditation sessions and sadhana practices (pujas) are free for members. The suggested donation for non-members is $10.<br \/>\n<b>Membership and donations ensure the sustainability and flourishing<br \/>\nof our Centre, as well as supporting our resident lama.<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Please give what you can.<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=0fda90f031d93f072501e2273&amp;id=cc5e358a75&amp;e=11cc590cb3&amp;data=05%257C02%257C%257C9f816a62aa5c4caa617208ddb0be7e17%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C638861054426113583%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==%257C0%257C%257C%257C&amp;sdata=hxbBmifucrnqP+V4YkG8MuUnEL90Xf958GVhp3sBNIY=&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/dons<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pujas-Lune-Moon.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7219  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pujas-Lune-Moon.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pujas-Lune-Moon-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pujas-Lune-Moon-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, February 1<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>[IN PERSON ONLY]<\/p>\n<p><b>Full Moon Day<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7\u00a0a.m. <b>Mahayana Sojong Vows, Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, <\/b>and <b>Lamp Offering<\/b><\/li>\n<li>8:30\u00a0a.m. <b>Vegetarian potluck breakfast<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>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<p><b>The Treasury of Blessings Sadhana <\/b>is a simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practise.<\/p>\n<p><b>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Through <b>the Lamp Offering, <\/b>we<b> <\/b>offer light with the aspiration that obstacles to personal and global peace may be overcome, and that happiness, love, and compassion may spread throughout the world, benefiting all beings.<\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Anais-Meditation-Shamatha-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-8317  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Anais-Meditation-Shamatha-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Anais-Meditation-Shamatha-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Anais-Meditation-Shamatha-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sundays, February 1 and 22, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Shamatha <\/b>(calm abiding meditation)<\/p>\n<p><b>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<p><i>Our meditation session on February 1 is also the conclusion of the 21-day Shamatha meditation program.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/chenrezi.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-3373  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/chenrezi.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/chenrezi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/chenrezi-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Wednesday, February 4, 7\u00a0p.m. to 8:15\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhanas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Love, compassion, joy, and wisdom\u2014together known as bodhicitta\u2014are the indivisible nature of the Buddha\u2019s enlightened mind. <b>Chenrezik<\/b> (Skt. Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of Infinite Compassion, embodies these virtuous qualities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Through the practice of <b>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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Acharya-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-8268  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Acharya-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Acharya-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Acharya-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Saturdays, February 7 and 28, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Teaching on the <\/b><b><i>Seven Point Mind Training<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The Seven-Point Mind Training <\/b><b><i>(Lojong)<\/i><\/b><i> <\/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<p>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<p>Acharya\u2019s teaching on <b>the Seven Point Mind Training<\/b> is a comprehensive experience, including contemplation, meditation, and Q&amp;A sessions, designed to deepen our understanding of the practice and its application in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><i>Members: $10 per session<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: $15 per session<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tea-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7577  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tea-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tea-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tea-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, February 8, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tea meditation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li<\/p>\n<p>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 is an example of how to apply meditation to daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Please join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation. (Bring vegetarian food to share.)<\/p>\n<p>By donation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Tara-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-4271  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Tara-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Tara-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Tara-300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Wednesday, February 11, 7\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dakini Day<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Green Tara Sadhana<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dakinis<\/b> embody wisdom, spiritual power, and the feminine principle in Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, every 25th day of the lunar calendar is celebrated as Dakini Day, associated with the female embodiment of enlightenment. Dakini Day is considered auspicious for deepening spiritual practice, spiritual growth, overcoming obstacles, enhancing wisdom and intuition, and cultivating feminine energy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Green Tara<\/b> is a fully enlightened female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She represents both wisdom and compassion. Through her practice, which includes mantra recitation, visualization, and meditation, we receive protection and guidance and achieve spiritual growth. Her mantra, \u201c<b>Om Tare Tutare Ture Soha<\/b>,\u201d awakens one\u2019s inherent Buddha-nature, promoting inner peace, compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment.<\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; \" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8436-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LosarHorse2026-L-1200.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-8449  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LosarHorse2026-L-1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LosarHorse2026-L-1200-200x85.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LosarHorse2026-L-1200-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LosarHorse2026-L-1200-150x64.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><b>LOSAR 2026\u2014 The Tibetan New Year, February 18<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>LET US START THE NEW YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE WITH JOY AND HARMONY<br \/>\n<\/b><b>ANNUAL YEAR-END MAHAKALA PUJA AND TSOK OFFERING<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday, February 14, Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16<\/b><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>At the end Tibetan lunar calendar year, we perform the Mahakala Puja to show our gratitude to the Dharma protectors for their assistance over the past year and supplicate them for continued protection and peace and happiness in the coming year. 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.<\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday and Sunday<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Lunch Break<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0p.m. to 4\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Monday<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u00a0p.m. to 5:30\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n<li>6\u00a0p.m. \u2014Mahakala Tsok Offering and sharing of the nine-substance Tibetan traditional soup. Please bring cookies, fruits, cake, juice, etc. for the <b>Tsok Offering<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Opportunities for deeds of generosity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lunch sponsorship\u2014$200<\/li>\n<li>Flower sponsorship\u2014$25<\/li>\n<li>Lamp sponsorship (108 candles)\u2014$50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Suggested donation for complete Mahakala practice:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Members: $15 \/ Non-members: $30<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Any amount is appropriate and appreciated.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"q8uEPYQenF\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/dons-activites\/\">Dons enseignements &#038; activit\u00e9s<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u00ab\u00a0Dons enseignements &#038; activit\u00e9s\u00a0\u00bb &#8212; FONDATION RIGPE DORJE \" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/dons-activites\/embed\/#?secret=ZBXW6lmqNr#?secret=q8uEPYQenF\" data-secret=\"q8uEPYQenF\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Centre will be open to visitors from 9\u00a0a.m. to 5\u00a0p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_______<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, February 21, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Celebration of Losar\u2014Celebration of the Tibetan New Year<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please join us to celebrate the Tibetan New Year, the <b>Year of the Fire Horse.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On this occasion, we will <b>present Khatas to the Shrine. <\/b>We will also chant the <b>King of Aspiration prayer <\/b>and conclude our celebration with a <b>Lamp Offering<\/b>, with the aspiration that the light of loving kindness, compassion and understanding will overcome all personal and global obstacles. May happiness, love and compassion spread throughout the world and benefit all beings and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional yellow rice and butter tea will be offered.<\/p>\n<p>By donation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medicine_Buddha_300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-5142  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medicine_Buddha_300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medicine_Buddha_300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Medicine_Buddha_300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Tuesday, February 24, 7\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Medicine Buddha Day<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Medicine Buddha Sadhana<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Medicine Buddha is the practice of physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. This Healing Buddha practice reveals the true cause of any affliction.<\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KagyuRefugeTree-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7400  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KagyuRefugeTree-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KagyuRefugeTree-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/KagyuRefugeTree-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Wednesday, February 25, 7\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Guru Yoga<\/b> and<b> Calling the Lama from Afar<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the Vajrayana tradition, devotion to the guru is a fundamental practice. With a heart filled with renunciation, we cultivate devotion to the guru, as we recite heartfelt supplications, asking for their blessings to realize all the stages of the path to enlightenment. We chant the prayer melodiously, confident in the knowledge that our guru is none other than the Awakened One.<\/p>\n<p><i>Members: Free<br \/>\n<\/i><i>Non-members: Suggested donation $10<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8436-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8436-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8436-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8436-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GuruRimpoche-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-3939  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GuruRimpoche-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GuruRimpoche-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/GuruRimpoche-300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8436-7-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Thursday, February 26, 6:30\u00a0p.m. to 9\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Guru Rinpoche Day<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><b>Kunchok Chidu Sadhana and Tsok Offering<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Prayers to Padmasambhava, also known as <b>Guru Rinpoche<\/b>, are considered increasingly powerful in these difficult times. He is often invoked for protection and to remove obstacles.<\/p>\n<p><i>Note:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Please bring fruits, cookies, cake, juice, etc. to offer for the Tsok. Out of concern for the environmental impact of our practice, we ask that you limit the amount of plastic packaging in any Tsok offerings you bring. 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