3–4:45pm Reviewing the Lojong Teachings: Class 6, at Nalandabodhi, 6218 Quinpool
3–4:45pm Reviewing the Lojong Teachings: Class 6 Location: Nalandabodhi, 6218 Quinpool Rd. On the suggestion of Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche and also on popular demand, we started on September 14 a series of Lojong classes in which we will listen to the sections of Khandro Rinpoche’s recent teachings at Dalhousie University to review, [...]
9am–5pm Shamatha Intensive: The nine stages of shamatha
The Nine Stages of Calm Abiding (Śamatha) Sunday, November 17 from 9am to 5pm. The idea behind this intensive is to get an overview of the entire practice of shamatha by introducing ourselves to the nine stages of calm abiding (śamatha) which are a very practical outline of the ancient and essential teaching on the development [...]
8–10am Vajrayoginī
We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Cakrasaṃvara 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 the abhiṣeka for these practices can join.
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).
8–10am Vajrayoginī & Jambhala
We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Cakrasaṃvara 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 the abhiṣeka for these practices can join. We will [...]
5–6:30pm Great Buddhist Festival: Chökhor Düchen
Buddha Śākyamuni’s Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three Tuesday, November 19 from 5pm to 6:30pm Please join us in conducting the Buddha sādhana feast in commemoration of Buddha Śākyamuni’s Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three (Trāyatriṃśa) where he gave teachings to benefit the gods in the desire realm and to repay the kindness of [...]
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.
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).
7:00pm–8:30pm Tantra Class: Creation and Completion
Tantra Foundation Class Series Creation and Completion by Lodrö Thaye Wednesday, November 20, from 7:00–8:30pm Description: By mainly following the excellent oral commentaries of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso, we will be discussing one of the most important classical texts on tantric practice written by Lodrö Thaye which outlines the essential points of [...]
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 & Jambhala
We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Cakrasaṃvara 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 the abhiṣeka for these practices can join.
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).