{"id":8939,"date":"2026-10-04T10:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T10:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/?p=8939"},"modified":"2026-10-05T02:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T02:19:52","slug":"infolettre-oct-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/infolettre-oct-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OCTOBER 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-8939\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-8939-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style-full-width panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8939-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-0-0-0\" 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-8940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/RDC-calendar_10-2026-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/RDC-calendar_10-2026-EN.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/RDC-calendar_10-2026-EN-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/RDC-calendar_10-2026-EN-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/RDC-calendar_10-2026-EN-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8939-1\" style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; \" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-1-1-0\" 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. <strong>Donations of any amount are appropriate and appreciated.<\/strong><\/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-8939-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8939-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8806 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guided meditation retreat with Venerable Drupon Khenpo Lodr\u00f6 Namgyal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following two weekends of profound teachings in late September, <strong>Venerable Drupon Khenpo Lodr\u00f6 Namgyal <\/strong>will guide us in Mahamudra meditation, drawing on <strong><em>The Kusali\u2019s Instructions on the True Nature of Mind<\/em><\/strong> by <strong>Jamg\u00f6n Kongtr\u00fcl Lodr\u00f6 Thay\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Drupon Khenpo was the main teacher of our resident lama, Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey, during his studies at the Shedra (Buddhist monastic college). Acharya has said that simply being in the presence of Drupon Khenpo and listening to his teachings inspired him to apply himself wholeheartedly to his meditation practice.<\/p>\n<p>All sessions for this retreat will be shared on Zoom and recorded. Participants will have access to recordings if they are unable to attend the live sessions.<\/p>\n<p>This retreat with Drupon Khenpo will be translated into English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/\">To learn more about Drupon Khenpo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>People wishing to participate in the meditation retreat are strongly advised to have attended the instructional sessions during the two previous weekends, in person, on Zoom, or by listening to the recordings.<\/p>\n<p>The schedule for the retreat is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9:30\u00a0a.m. to 11:30\u00a0a.m.: Session with Drupon Khenpo<\/li>\n<li>1:30\u00a0p.m. to 3\u00a0p.m.: Session with Drupon Khenpo<\/li>\n<li>3\u00a0p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Break\u2014refreshments will be served\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>3:30\u00a0p.m. to 5\u00a0p.m.: Session with Drupon Khenpo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunday, October 4, at 5\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to register and have not yet done so, please follow this link:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/&amp;data=05%257C02%257C%257C4453079a94ec4952540308df1ef4b71b%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C639263708518115335%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==%257C0%257C%257C%257C&amp;sdata=tt1+klkL4KjdkKZNIz0EjIMZ0UB3ORj9\/d+J7809z2g=&amp;reserved=0\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/&amp;data=05%257C02%257C%257C4453079a94ec4952540308df1ef4b71b%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C639263708518115335%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==%257C0%257C%257C%257C&amp;sdata=tt1+klkL4KjdkKZNIz0EjIMZ0UB3ORj9\/d+J7809z2g=&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/khenpo-lodro-namgyal-negi\/\"><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8939-3\" style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; \" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-3-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-4-0-0\" 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\/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-8939-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhanas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love, compassion, joy, and wisdom\u2014together known as bodhicitta\u2014are the indivisible nature of the Buddha\u2019s enlightened mind. <strong>Chenrezik<\/strong> (Skt. Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of Infinite Compassion, embodies these virtuous qualities.<\/p>\n<p>Through the practice of <strong>Amitabha<\/strong>, the Buddha of Boundless Light, beings are guided to rebirth in Dewachen (Skt. Sukhavati), the pure realm of immaculate happiness, joy, and bliss.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-4-1-0\" 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\/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-8939-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. [ONLY ON ZOOM]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shamatha<\/strong> meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind\u2019s capacity for tranquility and lucidity.<\/p>\n<p><em>Led by Acharya<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $5<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-5-0-0\" 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\/2018\/12\/Mahakala300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-3413  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mahakala300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mahakala300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mahakala300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8939-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Friday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dharma Protector Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mahakala Sadhana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mahakala Bernagchen<\/strong> 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><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-5-1-0\" 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\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-8806  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DruponKhenpoKTD-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8939-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Saturdays, October 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow-up sessions to the teachings and retreat with Drupon Khenpo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acharya will lead these follow-up sessions to provide an opportunity to revisit, reflect on, and deepen our understanding of the teachings through guided meditation and a Q&amp;A session.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone is welcome to join us as we continue to explore and apply the teachings in our daily lives, allowing them to become a direct experience and, ultimately, lead to a deeper realization.<\/p>\n<p><em>Free for those who attended the teachings and retreat.<br \/>\nSuggested donation for other members: $8<br \/>\nSuggested donation for other non-members: $10<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Zoom :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83901303012?pwd=WAX9ZSQUSlgaBbmuHqzU3QPoCtiJzS.1\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83901303012?pwd=WAX9ZSQUSlgaBbmuHqzU3QPoCtiJzS.1\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83901303012?pwd=WAX9ZSQUSlgaBbmuHqzU3QPoCtiJzS.1<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Meeting ID: 839 0130 3012<br \/>\nPasscode: 407283<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-6-0-0\" 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\/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-8939-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shamatha (calm abiding meditation)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shamatha<\/strong> meditation is a fundamental Buddhist contemplative practice that develops the mind\u2019s capacity for tranquility and lucidity.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><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-8939-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Wednesdays, October 14 and 26, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guru Yoga<\/strong> and<strong> Calling the Lama from Afar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the Vajrayana tradition, devotion to the guru is a fundamental practice. \u00a0 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<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><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-8939-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicine Buddha Day<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Medicine Buddha Sadhana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Medicine Buddha<\/strong> practice is a means of physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. This Healing Buddha practice reveals the true cause of any affliction.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-4149  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8939-7-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Mondays, October 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. [ONLY ON ZOOM]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to Tibetan, Level 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A 12-week online course\u2014Mondays, from October 19 to January 4, 2027, with Miriam Paknys.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that important Rigpe Dorje Centre activities may be scheduled on some Mondays.<\/em><em> In such cases, classes will be rescheduled. Please check our monthly calendar for the latest updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The beginner Tibetan course introduces the sounds of Tibetan. It also provides personalized feedback and strategies for correct pronunciation, and it teaches how to spell Tibetan syllables. We will learn the correct\u00a0writing stroke order of the letters and how to easily differentiate them. Then\u00a0you will practise reading syllables and words using brief conversational dialogues and short prayers, and in that way start to learn some grammar rules.\u00a0We will also look briefly\u00a0at how to recognize Sanskrit sounds as they are represented in Tibetan phonetics.<\/p>\n<p>Miriam Paknys has taught beginners\u2019 Tibetan, both in person and online, for the past two years. In that time, she has improved her own conversational Tibetan to an intermediate level. She regularly interprets dharma teachings from English into French.<\/p>\n<p>Miriam teaches in Tibetan, English, and French.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members:\u00a0 Suggested donation: $100 for 12 classes<br \/>\nNon-members:\u00a0 Suggested donation: $120 for 12 classes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/cours-de-langue-tibetaine-niveau-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/cours-de-langue-tibetaine-niveau-1\/\"><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-4149  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/EcritureTibetaine-300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8939-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Mondays, October 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. [IN PERSON ONLY]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tibetan Language Course\u2014Level\u00a03 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A 12-week in-person course\u2014Mondays, from October 19 to January 4, 2027. with Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that important Rigpe Dorje Centre activities may be scheduled on some Mondays.<\/em><em> In such cases, classes will be rescheduled. Please check our monthly calendar for the latest updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: The ability to decipher syllables and read simple texts, even if you don\u2019t understand all the meaning.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, you will further develop your reading skills and your comprehension of Tibetan. You will build on your knowledge of Dharma vocabulary. You will improve your understanding of words, phrases, and sentence structure in Dharma texts, as well as in everyday speech. You will be able to use these words and sentences in simple conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Acharya teaches in English and in Tibetan.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members:\u00a0 Suggested donation: $100 for 12 classes<br \/>\nNon-members:\u00a0 Suggested donation: $120 for 12 classes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/cours-de-langue-tibetaine-niveau3-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/cours-de-langue-tibetaine-niveau3-2026\/\"><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><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-8939-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Guru Rinpoche Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kunchok Chidu Sadhana and Tsok Offering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prayers to Padmasambhava, also known as <strong>Guru Rinpoche<\/strong>, are considered increasingly powerful in these difficult times. He is often invoked for protection and to remove obstacles.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note:\u00a0 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><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-8939-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, October 25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tea meditation, <\/strong>10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying Gyurmey and Tea Master Vivian Li<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>tea meditation<\/strong> 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<p><strong>Vegetarian potluck lunch, <\/strong>12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Please bring some vegetarian food to share and join us for a potluck lunch after the meditation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><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-8939-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Monday, October 26\u00a0[IN PERSON ONLY]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Moon Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mahayana Sojong vows, The Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering, and Dedication, <\/strong>6:30 to 8:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetarian Potluck breakfast, <\/strong>8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sojong<\/strong> 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><strong>The Treasury of Blessings Sadhana <\/strong>is a simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Heart Sutra <\/strong>encapsulates the topic of the Prajnaparamita (Transcendent Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra on the unerring paths of methods taught in all Sutras.<\/p>\n<p>Through <strong>the Lamp Offering, <\/strong>we 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><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8939-10\" style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; \" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>COMING UP IN NOVEMBER:<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-10-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8939-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Buddhas_descent_from_Tushita-300.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-7398  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Buddhas_descent_from_Tushita-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Buddhas_descent_from_Tushita-300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Buddhas_descent_from_Tushita-300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8939-11-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Sunday, November 1st, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buddha\u2019s Descent from Tushita <\/strong><strong><em>(Lhabab D\u00fcchen)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasury of Blessings, Heart Sutra, Lamp Offering<\/strong> <strong>and Dedication<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Lhabab D\u00fcchen<\/em><\/strong> is one of the four major Buddhist holidays.\u00a0 It celebrates the Buddha&#8217;s return to earth from the Tushita heaven.<\/p>\n<p><em>Members: Free<br \/>\nNon-members: Suggested donation $10<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8939-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8939-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8939-12-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless otherwise specified, all activities are led by Acharya Ch\u00f6ying [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-special-activities","post-with-thumbnail","post-with-thumbnail-icon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8939"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8950,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8939\/revisions\/8950"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rigpedorjemontreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}