{"id":8641,"date":"2026-05-22T14:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=8641"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:09:11","slug":"infolettre-jun-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-jun-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"JUNE 2026"},"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>
\nhttps:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/dons<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesdays, June 9, 16, and 23, 6:30\u00a0p.m. to 8:00\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Tibetan Language Class, Level 1<\/b><\/p>\n

Registration is complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Wednesdays, June 3 and 17, 7:00\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Guru Yoga and Calling the Lama from Afar<\/b><\/p>\n

In the Vajrayana tradition, devotion to the guru is a fundamental practice.\u00a0 <\/span>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 that our guru is none other than the Awakened One.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0On June 3, the practice will be led by Lanah Magy.<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Members: Free
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Sundays, June 7 and 21, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Shamatha<\/b> meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind\u2019s capacity for tranquility and lucidity.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0On June 7, Shamatha practice will be led by Stephanie Covey.<\/i><\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday, June 10, 7:00\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Dakini Day<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Green Tara Sadhana<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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, \u201cOm Tare Tutare Ture Soha<\/b>,\u201d awakens one\u2019s inherent Buddha-nature, promoting inner peace, compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment.<\/p>\n

Members: Free
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Thursdays, June 11, 18, and 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
\n[IN PERSON ONLY]<\/p>\n

Advanced Tibetan Class\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

This 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.<\/p>\n

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

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June 13 and 14, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m. and 2\u00a0p.m. to 4:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

WEEKEND WITH DUNGSE RINPOCHE<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

In person and shared on Zoom except for the empowerment on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Dungse Pema Rinpoche<\/b> was born in Tsum, a Himalayan region on the Nepal\u2014Tibet border, into a family of accomplished Buddhist practitioners descending from the lineage of the great 13th-century Nyingma master Guru Chowang. He is the eldest son of Lama Pema Lapchen Rinpoche and the 25th-generation lineage holder of the Ngak Labrang tradition.<\/p>\n

At the age of nine, he entered Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery in Boudhanath, Kathmandu. He received novice monk vows in 1983 and full Gelong Bhikshu ordination in 1989 from the Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche.<\/p>\n

In 2003, Thrangu Rinpoche sent Dungse Pema Rinpoche to Vancouver, Canada, to support and teach at his Dharma centre. Today, he continues to share the teachings of Buddhism internationally and presently serves as the Abbot of Canada Thrangu Monastery in Vancouver. More information on Dungse Rinpoche: https:\/\/dungsepemarinpoche.com\/<\/p>\n

\"\"On the first day, June 13<\/strong>, we will gather for the Akshobia <\/b>group practice in the morning and receive the Akshobia empowerment<\/b> in the afternoon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Akshobhya<\/b> literally means \u201cunshakeable.\u201d One of Akshobhya\u2019s great vows is to never become angry until reaching enlightenment. Because of this, we turn to Akshobhya Buddha to calm our anger or negative emotions, of ourselves or others. He can help calm the anger of others, pacifying violence, war, and fighting. He can calm and sooth our own minds.<\/p>\n

The empowerment which will be bestowed by Dungse Rinpoche in the afternoon could be understood as making an auspicious connection with Akshobhya and permission to do the practice, or it could be taken as a blessing. The main point is for all of us to put effort into protecting our own mind streams from aggression and anger. (IN PERSON ONLY)<\/p>\n

\"\"On the second day, June 14<\/strong>, we will gather with Dungse Rinpoche and Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey to celebrate HH the 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Tringley Dorje\u2019s 42nd birthday<\/b> in the morning, and, as this is a Protector Day, we will perform the Mahakala puja<\/b> in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

During the celebration of HH Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje\u2019s birthday<\/b>, we will offer a Mandala, representing the complete surrender of our ego and the offering of the entire universe to spiritual teachers and enlightened beings. This will be followed by the traditional offerings of khatas (white scarves), yellow rice and butter tea, and the recitation of the Guru Yoga and Calling the Lama from Afar sadhana. We will conclude with a Lamp Offering and then share and enjoy the Birthday Cake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Through the Mahakala puja, <\/b>we invoke Mahakala Bernagchen<\/b>, a Bodhisattva whose wrathful manifestation is an expression of skillful means to subdue harmful forces affecting beings, personally and globally.<\/p>\n

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

$80 for the full weekend \/ $50 for members<\/p>\n

Saturday
\n<\/span>– Morning\u2014Sadhana practice only: $20 \/ $15 for members
\n– Afternoon\u2014Empowerment only: $35 \/ $25 for members
\n– Saturday Full day: $50 \/ $35 for members<\/p>\n

Sunday
\n– Per session: $20 \/ $15 for members
\n– Saturday Full day: $35 \/ $25 for members<\/p>\n

You can make a donation online or in person at the Center.<\/b>
\nTo donate online: https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/dons-activites\/<\/a>
\nPlease indicate that your donation is for the weekend with Dungse Rinpoche.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Monday, June 22, 7:00\u00a0p.m. to 8:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

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

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

The Medicine Buddha<\/b> practice is a means of physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. This Healing Buddha practice reveals the true cause of any affliction.<\/p>\n

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

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Wednesday, June 24, 6:30\u00a0p.m. to 9:00\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Kunchok Chidu Sadhana and Tsok Offering<\/b><\/p>\n

Prayers to Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche<\/b>, are considered increasingly powerful in these difficult times. He is often invoked for protection and to remove obstacles.<\/p>\n

Note:\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. Thank you for helping in this way.<\/i><\/p>\n

Members: Free
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Saturday, June 27, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Sang Serkyem<\/b><\/p>\n

Sang<\/b>\u00a0(smoke offering) and\u00a0Serkyem<\/b>\u00a0(beverage offering) are\u00a0profound Tibetan Buddhist rituals. They are often performed together in the morning to purify negative energy, remove obstacles, and make offerings to enlightened beings, Dharma protectors, and local guardians.<\/p>\n

We will make smoke and beverage offerings and change the prayer flags in the back courtyard of the Centre. Please come around to the back of the Centre and enter through the back gate. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In case of rain, we will move inside for the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Suggested donation: $10 for members \/ $15 for non-members<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Sunday, June 28, 10\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.<\/p>\n

Tea Meditation<\/b><\/p>\n

Led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li<\/p>\n

A tea meditation<\/b> 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 practised at any time during the day. It\u2019s an example of how to apply meditation to daily life.<\/p>\n

12:00\u00a0p.m. : <\/span>V<\/strong>egetarian potluck lunch. <\/b>Please bring some vegetarian food to share and join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Members: Free
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Monday, June 29 \u00a0[IN PERSON ONLY]<\/p>\n

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

5\u00a0a.m.:\u00a0 <\/span>Mahayana Sojong Vows, The Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering<\/b><\/p>\n

7:30\u00a0a.m.: Potluck breakfast<\/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 practise.<\/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 may be overcome, and that happiness, love, and compassion may spread throughout the world, benefiting all beings.<\/p>\n

Members: Free
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS<\/b>
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Sunday, July 5, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.
\nH.H. the Dalai Lama\u2019s Birthday Celebration<\/b><\/p>\n

We will make a Mandala Offering and will also offer khatas, yellow rice, and butter tea. We will do the practices of Guru Yoga and Calling the Lama from Afar and conclude with a Lamp Offering.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, July 18, 10\u00a0a.m. to 12\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

Ch\u00f6khor D\u00fcchen\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Festival of Turning the Wheel of Dharma<\/b> (Ch\u00f6khor D\u00fcchen<\/i><\/b>) is one of the four most important Buddhist celebrations. It occurs on the fourth day of the sixth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. Seven weeks after his enlightenment, Buddha delivered his first teaching, the Four Noble Truths, thus turning the Wheel of Dharma.<\/p>\n

We will recite the Treasury of Blessings, the Heart Sutra and conclude with a Lamp Offering and dedication. There will also be a Refuge Bestowing Ceremony.<\/p>\n

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August (Date and time will be confirmed soon.)<\/p>\n

Ch\u00f6d practice with Lama Rapten and Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey<\/b><\/p>\n

The word ch\u00f6d<\/i> translates to \u201csevering\u201d or \u201ccutting through.\u201d This practice targets the grasping of the self, self-cherishing, and deep-seated fears of death or survival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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