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Chakrasamvara Feast (KCCL)
Chakrasamvara Feast (KCCL)
Chakrasamvara Feast (online, or in person at KCCL) Hosted by KCCL and Ocean Sunday, January 1, from 2–7pm Atlantic Time Prerequisite: Open to sadhakas who have received the Chakrasamvara abhisheka, and have their own copy of the Sadhana of the Five Devas of Chakrasamvara composed by Karmapa VIII. Registration: There is no charge to register [...]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
2 events,
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:00am You can join the residents for our weekly Wednesday sitting practice sessions (shamatha-vipashyana mahamudra). The two sessions will start at 9am and at 10am. Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but [...]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
3 events,
Sojong
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 [...]
Vajrayogini Practice
Vajrayogini Practice
Vajrayogini Self-visualization Practice at KCCL: you are welcome to join us Every Friday from 9:00am to 11:00am You are courteously invited to informally join KCCL’s residents to practice together the Vajrayogini Sadhana. Please contact us before coming (if possible) so that we can confirm that we can accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com
Sadhana of Mahamudra
Sadhana of Mahamudra
Sadhana of Mahamudra Friday, January 6, from 5:00–6:00pm Description: In the epilogue to this autobiographical book “Born in Tibet”, Trungpa Rinpoche describes the process prior to writing this sadhana in the cave of Taktsang, September 1968: “During my retreat at Tagtsang I was able to reflect on my life and particularly on how to propagate [...]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also [...]
2 events,
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:00am You can join the residents for our weekly Wednesday sitting practice sessions (shamatha-vipashyana mahamudra). The two sessions will start at 9am and at 10am. Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but [...]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
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A Conversation on the Sadhana of Mahamudra with Larry Mermelstein and Barry Boyce
A Conversation on the Sadhana of Mahamudra with Larry Mermelstein and Barry Boyce
A Conversation on the Sadhana of Mahamudra with Larry Mermelstein and Barry Boyce Saturday, January 14 at 4:00pm Atlantic, 3:00pm Eastern Tune in online for a candid conversation between Larry Mermelstein and Barry Boyce on the Sadhana of Mahamudra, by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Follow this link and click on Main Shrine Room. This […]
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2 events,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (1 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (1 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (1 of 6) Taught by Lodro Sangpo Six weekly Monday classes, starting January 16, at 7pm Description: Although there are many styles of mindfulness practice, they can be distinguished into three: (1) the "Classical", (2) the "Nondual" and (3) the "Contemporary". This course will mainly focus (1) on the "classical" Buddhist mindfulness style which […]
1 event,
Vajrayogini Feast (KCCL)
Vajrayogini Feast (KCCL)
Hybrid: Vajrayogini Feast Hosted by KCCL and Ocean Tuesday, January 17, from 4–9pm Atlantic Time Prerequisite: Open to sadhakas who have received the Vajrayogini abhisheka, and have their own copy of the Sadhana of the Glorious Coemergent Mother, by the Sixth Karmapa, Thongwa Tönden. Registration: There is no charge to register for this feast. To access […]
2 events,
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:00am You can join the residents for our weekly Wednesday sitting practice sessions (shamatha-vipashyana mahamudra). The two sessions will start at 9am and at 10am. Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but […]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
2 events,
Jambhala Practice for Sadhakas
Jambhala Practice for Sadhakas
Jambhala Practice for sadhakas Thursday, January 19 from 9:00am to 9:30am You are courteously invited to informally join KCCL’s residents to practice the black Jambhala Sadhana. The black Jambhala liturgy, called “The Heart of Siddhi”, is included in the Rinchen Terdzö, and derives from a longer terma drawn out by the great tertön, Chökyi Wangchuk. The sādhana was edited into its present […]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
2 events,
Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu’s Abhidharmakosha: class 9 of 10
Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu’s Abhidharmakosha: class 9 of 10
Hybrid event: The Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu's Abhidharma-kosha-bhashya (10 classes) Chapter VI: Exposition of the Path (class 9 of 10) A course taught by Lodro Sangpo Saturday, January 21, 2–5pm (AT) Description: Vasubandhu's Abdhidharmakoshabhashya, the classical text of the Foundational vehicle which is fundamental for the study of the Mahayana and Vajrayana, and Mahamudra and Sadhana practice. Who […]
First Mahasangha Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice (at HSC)
First Mahasangha Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice (at HSC)
First Mahasangha Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice (at HSC) Saturday, January 21, from 5:00–6:00pm Description: This event will be the first monthly new moon Mahasangha Sadhana of Mahamudra practice for which the various local Buddhist groups join together alternating between the Halifax Shambhala Centre and KCCL. People can also join online via Ocean which will offer the Zoom room and publicize […]
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Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu’s Abhidharmakosha (class 10 of 10)
Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu’s Abhidharmakosha (class 10 of 10)
The Philosophy and Practice of Vasubandhu's Abhidharma-kosha-bhashya (10 classes) Chapter VII and VIII: The Exposition of the Cognitions and Meditative Attainments (class 10 of 10) A course taught by Lodro Sangpo Sunday, January 22, 2–5pm (AT) Description: Vasubandhu's Abdhidharmakoshabhashya, the classical text of the Foundational vehicle which is fundamental for the study of the Mahayana and Vajrayana, and Mahamudra and Sadhana […]
2 events,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also […]
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (2 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (2 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (2 of 6) Taught by Lodro Sangpo Monday, January 23, starting at 7pm Description: Although there are many styles of mindfulness practice, they can be distinguished into three: (1) the "Classical", (2) the "Nondual" and (3) the "Contemporary". This course will mainly focus (1) on the "classical" Buddhist mindfulness style which is rooted in the […]
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
3 events,
Mamo Chants
Mamo Chants
Mamo Chants for tantrikas February 10–19, daily from 4:15pm to 4:45pm This year Shambhala Day is Tuesday, February 21st, marking the beginning of a new annual cycle. To dispel the karmic accumulation of personal, social, and environmental chaos at the year’s end, tantrikas are encouraged to practice as much as possible in the ten-day period […]
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:00am You can join the residents for our weekly Wednesday sitting practice sessions (shamatha-vipashyana mahamudra). The two sessions will start at 9am and at 10am. Please come if you are fully vaccinated, and please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but […]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
0 events,
1 event,
Jambhala Practice for sadhakas
Jambhala Practice for sadhakas
Jambhala Practice for Sadhakas Thursday, January 29 from 9:00am to 9:30am You are courteously invited to informally join KCCL’s residents to practice the black Jambhala Sadhana. The black Jambhala liturgy, called “The Heart of Siddhi”, is included in the Rinchen Terdzö, and derives from a longer terma drawn out by the great tertön, Chökyi Wangchuk. The sādhana was edited into its present […]
2 events,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (3 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (3 of 6)
Outer, inner and secret levels of mindfulness practice (3 of 6) Taught by Lodro Sangpo Monday, January 30, starting at 7pm Description: Although there are many styles of mindfulness practice, they can be distinguished into three: (1) the "Classical", (2) the "Nondual" and (3) the "Contemporary". This course will mainly focus (1) on the "classical" Buddhist mindfulness style which is rooted in the […]
1 event,
Chakrasamvara Feast (HSC)
Chakrasamvara Feast (HSC)
Hybrid: Chakrasamvara Feast (online, or in person at KCCL) Hosted by HSC and Ocean Tuesday, January 31, from 4–9pm Atlantic Time Prerequisite: Open to sadhakas who have received the Chakrasamvara abhisheka, and have their own copy of the Sadhana of the Five Devas of Chakrasamvara composed by Karmapa VIII. Registration: There is no charge to […]
2 events,
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 11:00am You can join the residents for our weekly Wednesday sitting practice sessions (shamatha-vipashyana mahamudra). The two sessions will start at 9am and at 10am. Please please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, […]
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
1 event,
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
2 events,
Vajrayogini Practice
Vajrayogini Practice
Vajrayogini Self-visualization Practice Friday, February 3, from 9:00am to 11:00am You are courteously invited to informally join KCCL’s residents this Friday to practice the Vajrayogini Sadhana followed by the black Jambhala Sadhana. Please contact us before coming (if possible) so that we can confirm that we can accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com
Sitting
Sitting
You are welcome to join the daily sitting practice of the KCCL’s residents. You can also stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm). Please stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Our Covid policy is: “Masks optional”, but if more people than expected show up, we might also request you to wear masks to accommodate everyone “safely”: 902-454-5335; kccl.contact@gmail.com.
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2 events,
Sojong
Sojong
Sojong (Poṣhadha) & 15th day ceremony 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 […]
Sadhana of Mahamudra
Sadhana of Mahamudra
Sadhana of Mahamudra Sunday, February 5, from 5:00–6:00pm Description: In the epilogue to this autobiographical book “Born in Tibet”, Trungpa Rinpoche describes the process prior to writing this sadhana in the cave of Taktsang, September 1968: “During my retreat at Tagtsang I was able to reflect on my life and particularly on how to propagate […]