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3–8pm VAJRAYOGINĪ FEAST
3–8pm VAJRAYOGINĪ FEAST
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 […]
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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–9:00pm Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa; at Central Halifax Library
7:00pm–9:00pm Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa; at Central Halifax Library
Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa Monday, April 30, 7–9pm, 2019. Central Halifax Library Description: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa, is a profound set of instructions by Gampopa, the main founder of the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Host: Karma Samadhi Ling Location: Central Halifax Library, BMO Community Room, 5440 Spring Garden Road. Suggested Contribution: […]
3 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
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 [...]
10–11:30am Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Practice of Tonglen; at KCCL
10–11:30am Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Practice of Tonglen; at KCCL
Acharya Choying Gyurme: The Practice of Tonglen Please join us for a delightful special event at KCCL. Who can attend: Everyone is welcome. About the teacher: Acharya Choying Gyurmey was ordained by the Very Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche in 1992 at the age of 10. After completing basic monastic training and education in Tibetan language, scriptures, [...]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī & Jambhala (28th)
8–10am Vajrayoginī & Jambhala (28th)
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
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).
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
2 events,
6–7:30am Sojong
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
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 [...]
1 event,
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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 Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The Abhiṣeka section
7–8:30pm Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The Abhiṣeka section
Vajrayoginī Gathering: The Abhiṣeka section Monday, April 22, from 7–8:30pm Description: The purpose of this gathering is to have a closer look at the entire 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: […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
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 Mindfulness
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).
3 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
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
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 Yoga for women with Ann-Marie Powers
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 […]
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
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
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).
1 event,
9am–5pm Cakrasaṃvara Intensive
9am–5pm Cakrasaṃvara Intensive
This monthly occurring Cakrasaṃvara Intensive is designed to not only rejuvenate but also to go deeper into our Cakrasaṃvara practice. The Intensive (suggested: $ 15) is open to sādhakas who have received the Cakrasaṃvara abhiṣeka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements.
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī & Jambhala (8th)
8–10am Vajrayoginī & Jambhala (8th)
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
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 Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The Abhiṣeka section
7–8:30pm Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The Abhiṣeka section
Vajrayoginī Gathering: The Abhiṣeka section Monday, May 13, from 7–8:30pm Description: The purpose of this gathering is to have a closer look at the Vajrayoginī abhiṣeka 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 […]
1 event,
3–9pm Cakrasaṃvara Feast
3–9pm Cakrasaṃvara Feast
Monthly Cakrasaṃvara feast practice, open to sādhakas who have received the Cakrasaṃvara 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.
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
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 Mindfulness
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).
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
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
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).
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
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
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).
2 events,
6–7:30am Sojong
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
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
The purpose of the sādhana: “ 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 all […]
1 event,
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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 Patrul Rinpoche’s commentary on Garab Dorje’s “Hitting the Essence in Three Words”
7–8:30pm Patrul Rinpoche’s commentary on Garab Dorje’s “Hitting the Essence in Three Words”
Description: During this special Tantra class for sadhakas and ngöndro students who have received formal pointing out instruction, we will be listening to Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche's teachings on Patrül Rinpoche's commentary Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King, which in turn is a commentary on Garab Dorje's final testament Hitting the Essence in Three Words: Introducing directly the […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
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 Mindfulness
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).
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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 Yoga for women with Ann-Marie Powers
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 […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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 […]
Monthly Mahākāla practice
Monthly Mahākāla practice
Monthly Mahākāla practice Friday, May 24, from 5:00 to 6:30pm Description: In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the dharma protectors (dharmapala) are part of the three roots (guru, yidam and dharmapala) and are considered to be the inner refuge — the outer refuge being the three jewels (buddha, dharma and sangha) and the secret refuge being the three bodies […]
1 event,
3 events,
7–8:30pm Patrul Rinpoche’s commentary on Garab Dorje’s “Hitting the Essence in Three Words”
7–8:30pm Patrul Rinpoche’s commentary on Garab Dorje’s “Hitting the Essence in Three Words”
Description: During this special Tantra class for sadhakas and ngöndro students who have received formal pointing out instruction, we will be listening to Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche's teachings on Patrül Rinpoche's commentary Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King, which in turn is a commentary on Garab Dorje's final testament Hitting the Essence in Three Words: Introducing directly the […]
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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 Yoga for women with Ann-Marie Powers
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 […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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
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).
1 event,
Unscheduled Open Day
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).
1 event,
3:30–5:00pm Pilgrimage to Wutai Shan (China)
3:30–5:00pm Pilgrimage to Wutai Shan (China)
Pilgrimage to Wutai Shan (China) Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 3:30–5:00pm Description: Please join us to see Sangpo's slideshow and videos of his recent pilgrimage and teaching trip to China: more specifically, his visit of the five sacred mountains of Mañjushri in Wutai Shan, and his visit to the temples in Hangzhou. If you like beauty […]