Events
08 / 1
Start: 8:00 am
Precepts are 8 vows for one day only. This is traditionally done on new and full moon days and was a practice given to lay practitioners so that they could generate tremendous positive action. They also include observing a partial fast, eating one meal only at lunchtime and drinking only after lunch. Breakfast is optional. For more information, visit: http://buddhism.kalachakranet.org/resources/8_mahayana_precepts.html Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Tonight’s film is What the Bleep. Embark on a mind-bending journey through the world of science and spirituality which include revelations by quantum physics experts, as well as playful animation. This ground-breaking film helps us to understand how we create our life experiences and the freedom we have to change them. By donation | ||
08 / 2
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 2008/08/02 - 9:00am
End: 2008/08/04 - 12:00pm
2nd Annual HEALING POWER OF THE MIND RETREAT - Aug 2, 10am to 9pm; Aug 3, 9am to 9pm; Aug 4, 9am to 12 noon | ||
08 / 3
(all day)
Start: 2008/08/02 - 9:00am
End: 2008/08/04 - 12:00pm
2nd Annual HEALING POWER OF THE MIND RETREAT - Aug 2, 10am to 9pm; Aug 3, 9am to 9pm; Aug 4, 9am to 12 noon | ||
08 / 4
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 2008/08/02 - 9:00am
End: 2008/08/04 - 12:00pm
2nd Annual HEALING POWER OF THE MIND RETREAT - Aug 2, 10am to 9pm; Aug 3, 9am to 9pm; Aug 4, 9am to 12 noon | ||
08 / 5
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
6:30pm MEDITATION 8:00pm TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS HEALING Tonight starts a month-long Tuesday evening program, each evening starting with a selected reading and then meditation and followed by a session of Transformative Mindfulness Healing. Attend one or both. By donation | ||
08 / 6
Start: 10:00 am
During August, Shelley and Lesia continue to offer this drop-in opportunity at the centre. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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08 / 7
Start: 8:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Today is the day before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Tonight we join in the world’s largest Light Demonstration when at least 100 million people from all over the world will light a candle at 9pm to say YES to freedom in Tibet! Go to www.candle4tibet.org if you wish more information. | ||
08 / 8
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Our beloved Tibetan friends will share the story of their journey from Tibet to South India to Nepal and resettling their family in Hamilton, bringing their traditions and culture to share with us. Join us biweekly for these casual living room chats with new guests telling their stories and answering our questions. This is an opportunity to discover some of the very special people and stories that surround us every day. By donation | ||
08 / 9
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Change your life and free yourself from suffering through an understanding of this fundamental concept of Buddhist thought. The Buddha described reality in terms of Dependent Origination – that everything we experience exists only in dependence upon other causes and conditions. This insight led Buddha to enlightenment and can change our life and free us from suffering. Dr. Sparham helps us understand this fundamental aspect of Buddhist thought. By donation | ||
08 / 10
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08 / 11
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08 / 12
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
6:30pm MEDITATION Our second session in a month-long Tuesday evening program, each evening starting with a selected reading and then meditation and followed by a session of Transformative Mindfulness Healing. Attend one or both. By donation | ||
08 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
During August, Shelley and Lesia continue to offer this drop-in opportunity at the centre. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Lam Rim teaching presents all the necessary realizations for becoming fully enlightened. The advantage of being familiar with the stages of the path is that you will understand how Buddha’s teachings fit together and how to take any of his teachings as personal advice. | ||
08 / 14
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08 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Tonight’s film is Words of my Perfect Teacher with Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu. Inspiring and thought-provoking, this is a story of a film-making, soccer-loving Tibetan lama’s travels in the West. The challenges faced by his students provide humour and heart-warming experiences. A separate interview with Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu is a ‘perfect’ demonstration of his insight and wisdom. By donation. | ||
08 / 16
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Saturday August 16th is an auspicious day marked by an eclipse. 9am, Mahayana Precepts The morning starts with taking 8 vows of non-harm for the day. 10am to 4pm, A day of purification practice with Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw | ||
08 / 17
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08 / 18
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Tara is the feminine embodiment of all the beneficial activities of Buddha. Relating to Tara helps us become more familiar with our own capacity for beneficial action. | ||
08 / 19
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
6:30 pm MEDITATION 8:00 pm TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS HEALING Tonight is our third session in a month-long Tuesday evening program, each evening starting with a selected reading and then meditation and followed by a session of Transformative Mindfulness Healing. Attend one or both. By donation | ||
08 / 20
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
During August, Shelley and Lesia continue to offer this drop-in opportunity at the centre. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lama Zopa Rinpoche has recommended that we read the Heart Sutra regularly to benefit the Centre and its work. We start tonight with a recitation together along with a general explanation of the meaning of this profound sutra, a touchstone text that is a foundation for the teachings on emptiness. | ||
08 / 21
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08 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
A casual drop in on alternate Fridays from 7 pm to 9 pm. Put your feet up and enjoy the centre with a cup of tea - there may even be popcorn! Chat, meditate, enjoy the deck and garden or just hang-out. (This will be a bi-weekly happening, ‘Meaningful Movie’ nights will continue on the other Fridays). | ||
08 / 23
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Explore how we find meaning in life by using 16 qualities based on the book co-authored by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw and Alison Murdoch. This day of clarifying and deepening will include experiential exercises, discussions and reflective meditations. 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life will be available for you to purchase for $22 which includes tax. Please bring a vegetarian potluck lunch to share. Suggested donation $30 | ||
08 / 24
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08 / 25
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Tara is the feminine embodiment of all the beneficial activities of Buddha. Relating to Tara helps us become more familiar with our own capacity for beneficial action. | ||
08 / 26
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
6:30 pm MEDITATION 8:00 pm TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS HEALING Tonight is our final evening in a month-long Tuesday evening program, each evening starting with a selected reading and then meditation and followed by a session of Transformative Mindfulness Healing. Attend one or both. By donation | ||
08 / 27
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
During August, Shelley and Lesia continue to offer this drop-in opportunity at the centre. | ||
08 / 28
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08 / 29
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Another opportunity to view a fascinating film...Words of my Perfect Teacher with Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu. Inspiring and thought-provoking, this is a story of a film-making, soccer-loving Tibetan lama’s travels in the West. The challenges faced by his students provide humour and heart-warming experiences. A separate interview with Dzongsar Khyentse Norbu is a ‘perfect’ demonstration of his insight and wisdom. By donation. | ||
08 / 30
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08 / 31
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