Unscheduled Open Day
Unscheduled open day.
9am–12pm Sadhāna of Mahāmudrā sessions
We will perform the sādhana twice: beginning at 9:00am and then again at 10:30am. You can join us also just for a single session. Who can attend: Everyone. Cost: $ 15 (including lunch). This would also include the afternoon event and slideshow on Mañjuśrī. Contact: kccl.contact@gmail.com; 902-576-3655.
2:00–4:00pm Mañjuśrī as Bodhisattva and Mañjuśrī as Enlightened Principle & Slideshow
Description: This gathering will include a slideshow of the various forms and manifestations of Mañjuśrī as Bodhisattva within the Mahāyāna tradition and as found on Wutai Shan, i.e., the bodhimaṇḍa or pure realm of Mañjuśrī on this very earth. At the same time it will also in general terms discuss Mañjuśrī as a meditational deity [...]
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received [...]
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7:00–8:30pm Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The Abhiṣeka and Feast Section
Vajrayogini line-by-line class: The Abhisheka and Feast section Monday, June 24, from 7:00–8:30pm Description: The purpose of this gathering is to have a closer look at the Vajrayoginī abhiṣeka and feast section: looking at its structure and meaning, and how we can become more receptive for the key elements. Suggested Contribution: $ 5. Who can attend: Whoever has [...]
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received [...]
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Wednesday, from 8–11am Please join us for our weekly 8–11am “mindfulness practice” sessions. The sessions begin at 8am, 9am and 10am. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Parking: It will depend on the weather. If [...]
5–6pm Birthday celebration for His Holiness Karmapa XVII
Please join us with singing a Happy Birthday song. Goodies and refreshments will be served.
3–8pm Vajrayoginī Feast
Monthly Vajrayoginī feast practice, open to sādhakas who have received the Vajrayoginī abhiṣheka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements. In case you have concerns about driving back home at night after the feast, we usually have space for you to stay overnight. $5 for participants contributing food to the pot-luck; $10 for participants who don’t.
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received [...]