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Tuesday
September 7 |
What is Happiness?
by Geshe Dadul Namgyal |
7:30 - 9:00 pm
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Happiness is clearly the target of everyone, but we seem to differ in how we define it. Similarly, we differ in our approaches towards it. Often, there is a mismatch between the means and the end. It seems happiness has different connotations to different beings at different stages of their development. What are the components of happiness? Is there an ultimate state of happiness we can achieve? Let’s look into what Buddhism has to present in this connection. |
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Tuesday
September 14 & 28 |
Conceptual & Non-Conceptual Consciousness
by Geshe Ngawang Phende |
7:30 - 9:00 pm
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Geshe Ngawang Phende will explain the distinction between these two concepts and how to identify their effects upon the self. Through understanding the causes of your stress, depressions or fears he will show how much they affect our mental state and how best to overcome those barriers. |
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Saturday
September 18 |
Can We Have Too Much Compassion?
With Sharon Salzberg |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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In this one-day retreat, Sharon Salzberg will help us find sources of balance and resourcefulness within ourselves as we live the challenge of facing suffering – our own, as well as that of others. The day will incorporate discourse, dialogue, and periods of meditation as we explore practical tools together. The retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. |
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Tuesday
September 21 |
Scientific Insight on the Benefits of Compassion Meditation
by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin |
7:30 pm |
Geshe Lobsang Tenzin will talk about the mounting scientific evidence on the impact of mindfulness meditation for upgrading the quality of life within the social and emotional mentality for humane living. He will also expand upon the benefits and methods of applying this meditation to our daily living. |
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Thursday
September 30 |
The Key to Happiness
by Pakchok Rinpoche |
| 10:00 am
- 4:00 pm |
Phakchok Rinpoche is the Supreme Head of the Taklung Kagyu lineage, the Abbot of a monastery in Chapagaon in the southern Kathmandu Valley, and the Head of Riwoche Monastery in Tibet’s Dokham region. Recognized by the Kagyu regents and ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he has studied with a number of great lamas, including Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, Tulku Ugyen Rinpoche, Penor Rinpoche, Trulshik Rinpoche and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. |
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An enthusiastic and vibrant young lama, his teachings are direct, accessible, and always fresh, opening up our minds in a playful and inspiring way. |
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Sunday August 29–
Tuesday
October 12 |
Mandala Sand Painting Live Exhibition
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NOTE: Closed Sunday September 5 for Labor Day
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Witness the Drepung Loseling monks as they slowly and carefully construct a four armed Avalokiteshvara Mandala Sand Painting and join them in their meditations during the time leading up to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit in October.
• Opening Ceremony: Sunday August 29 @ Noon
• Mandala Construction: Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays 2:00 – 7:00 pm
• Closing Ceremony: Tuesday October 12 @ 6:30 pm
• Chanting & Meditation: Wednesdays & Fridays 7:00 – 7:30 pm.
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2nd Saturdays
Jun 12 – Oct 23 |
Intermediate Series Class IV – Ultimate Boddhicitta
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10:00 am
- 4:00 pm
(except for Oct. which is the 4th Saturday of the month) |
Taught by Geshe Dadul Namgyal, this fourth class in the five part series will discuss in greater detail how to develop greater wisdom and insight. Registration Deadline is four days before the event. |
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Register by calling our Administrative Office. |
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FEE: Members $65 / Non-members $75 |
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| Saturday August 28 |
Foundation Series Class IV – The Four Immeasurables
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| 10:00 am
- 4:00 pm (except for Oct. which is the 3rd Saturday of the month) |
Taught by Geshe Ngawang Phende, this fourth class in the five part series will discuss in greater detail what are the Four Immeasurables: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity. Registration Deadline is four days before the event. |
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Register by calling our Administrative Office. |
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FEE: Members $54 / Non-members $60 |
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