7–8:30pm Yoga for women with Ann-Marie Powers
Description: Join us for a simple, traditional, women-only Indian yoga and meditation practice where you will be guided through both asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) to gently stretch the body and cleanse the energy channels to aid in an increased flow of prana (energy or chi). We will conclude with a short mediation which is actually the [...]
6–7:30am Sojong
Sojong (Poṣhadha) The Meaning of Poṣhadha In Indian Hindu societies, members of the community regularly observe rites for renewing their connection with virtue. The days of the new and full moons are regarded as holy and set aside for purification of non-virtue and re-establishment of virtue. Those days, and the purification rites performed on those [...]
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
The purpose of the sādhana: “[The Sādhana’s] purpose was to bring together the two great traditions of the Vajrayāna, as well as to exorcise the materialism which seemed to pervade spiritual disciplines in the modern world. The message that I had received from my supplication was that one must try to expose spiritual materialism and [...]
7–8pm My trip to Chagdud Gompa
My trip to Chagdud Gompa Friday, April 19, from 7–8:00pm Description: Please join us for watching videos and photos of Brazil's replica of the Glorious Copper Colored Mountain (Padmasambhava’s Pureland) at Chagdud Gonpa Khadro Ling near Três Coroas, Rio Grande do Sul in south Brazil, and also for hearing Sangpo's experiences at the Milinda Training program with teachers from different Kagyu and Nyingma centres. [...]
Unscheduled Open Day
Unscheduled open day.
9am–5pm Shamatha-Vipashyana Intensive
Shamatha-Vipashyana Intensive Sunday, April 21, from 9am to 5pm Description: This Intensive will include a short review of the śamatha-vipaśyana practice. You can also join in for single sessions, starting, 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3 pm and 4pm. Suggested contribution: $10 (including lunch) Contact: kccl.contact@gmail.com; 902-576-3655.
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).
7–8:30pm Vajrayogini Gathering: Abhisheka section
Vajrayogini Gathering: The Abhisheka section Monday, April 22, from 7–8:30pm Description: The purpose of this gathering is to have a closer look at the Vajrayogini abhisheka 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 received Vajrayogini abhisheka: "the [...]
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 [...]