{"id":8844,"date":"2026-08-22T16:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T16:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=8844"},"modified":"2026-10-05T02:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T02:21:03","slug":"infolettre-sep-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-sep-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SEPTEMBER 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unless otherwise specified, all activities are led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, our resident lama.<\/b>
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\"\"Drupon Khenpo Lodr\u00f6 Namgyal <\/b><\/p>\n

Teaching and Guided Meditation on the True Nature of Mind<\/b><\/p>\n

The highlight of this month\u2019s calendar of activities at the Centre, extending into the beginning of October, is the visit of Venerable Drupon Khenpo Lodr\u00f6 Namgyal<\/b>.<\/p>\n

On the first two weekends, September 19\u201320 and 26\u201327, Drupon Khenpo will teach the text Advice to Lhawang Tashi<\/i><\/b> <\/b>by the great Rim\u00e9 (non-sectarian) master, Jamg\u00f6n Kongtr\u00fcl Lodr\u00f6 Thay\u00e9,<\/b> the First Jamg\u00f6n Kongtr\u00fcl Rinpoche. These teachings will serve as a basis for a meditation retreat that Drup\u00f6n Khenpo will lead on the final weekend.<\/p>\n

During the third weekend, October 3\u20134, Venerable Drupon Khenpo will guide us in Mahamudra meditation, drawing on The Kusali\u2019s Instructions on the True Nature of Mind<\/i><\/b> by Jamg\u00f6n Kongtr\u00fcl Lodr\u00f6 Thay\u00e9<\/b>. People wishing to participate in the meditation retreat are strongly advised to attend the instructional sessions during the two previous weekends.<\/p>\n

The schedule for the three weekends is as follows:<\/b><\/p>\n

9:30\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.; 1:30\u00a0p.m. to 3\u00a0p.m.; 3\u00a0p.m. to 3:30\u00a0p.m.: Break\u2014Refreshments will be served;<\/i> 3:30\u00a0p.m. to 5\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

All sessions for this program will be shared on Zoom and recorded. Participants will have access to recordings if they are unable to attend the live sessions.<\/p>\n

Drupon Khenpo\u2019s teachings will be translated into English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 4, at 5\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n

We will hold a brief ceremony to express our profound appreciation to Drupon Khenpo for graciously sharing the teachings of the Dharma with our community, and to bid him a warm farewell and wish him safe travels. Please join us.<\/p>\n

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