 Urban Retreat: Developing Compassion, Friday Dec. 27th 7:30pm to Sunday Dec. 29th, 11am Take a few days off your schedule and enjoy an urban retreat at Atisha Buddhist Centre during the holidays. This retreat will focus on creating the mind of compassion, a powerful method to develop some real holiday cheer. Benefits include a calmer mind, improved relationships, and new approaches to resolving longstanding conflicts. You’ll gain these benefits through a simple lam rim meditation (contemplation and placement meditation) to create a warm and friendly feeling towards all living beings. Cost: No charge – everyone welcome. You’re welcome to attend all or any number of sessions. Registration requested (click here). Location: Atisha Buddhist Centre, 1823 Gerrard St E, Toronto, M4L 2B5 Date & time: Friday Dec. 27 7:30pm–9pm – Introduction to the retreat Saturday Dec. 28 sessions at 9 to 10am, 10:30-11:30am, 2-3pm, 3:30-4:30pm, Wishfulling Jewel Puja 7:30-8:30pm Sunday Dec. 29 8:30-9:30am, 10-11am. |
| Holiday Potluck Lunch, Dec. 29th, 11am -2pm. Join the Atisha Buddhist Centre community for a holiday potluck, right after the end of the Urban Retreat. Everyone welcome! |
New Year’s Day Puja: Amitayus Puja, Jan. 1st, 11am to 12:15pm. This puja, or chanted prayer functions to increase our lifespan and our wisdom. It is also a special method for increasing the positive power of our mind, or merit. Begin the New Year with these auspicious prayers. Everyone welcome.
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| Hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Tom Sepp Resident Teacher – Atisha Buddhist Centre 1823 Gerrard Street East, Toronto atisha.centre@gmail.com atisha.ca |