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Our Meditation for Relaxation Silent Retreat near Magnetawan was a great success. Quiet Bay Inn was tranquil, the leaves were turning and everyone enjoyed a quiet weekend of meditation.
We’re looking forward to our next weekend event: Vajrasattva Puja Day Retreat on Saturday Oct. 12th– a day of purification and chanted meditations at Atisha Buddhist Centre, 1823 Gerrard Street, Toronto. More information about the retreat coming soon.
Classes and events for the week of Oct. 1st:
Foundation Program, Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Oct. 1st. This year we’re focusing on one of Buddhism’s most influential mind training texts, “Eight Verses of Training the Mind” by the great Bodhisattva Geshe Langri Tangpa. We’ll study Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary to the verses, the newly revised book New Eight Steps to Happiness. Through study, meditation and training our mind we’ll explore practical Buddhist solutions to our daily problems, particularly transforming adverse conditions.
The Foundation Program requires regular attendance and study commitments, for which you’ll be richly rewarded. Everyone is welcome to try out the class free of charge and with no obligation. Please email atisha.centre@gmail.com for more information.
Simply Meditate, with Buddhist nun Kelsang Garma, begins Wednesday Oct. 2nd, 10am to 11am. You’re invited to join this practical introductory class on meditation given by an experienced and sincere Dharma practitioner. No registration required. Class fee $10.
Thursday lunchtime meditations, Oct. 3rd, 12:15pm to 12:45pm, begins Sept. 12th. Members of the Atisha Buddhist community will lead a daytime meditation each Thursday. Give yourself a break in the middle of the day. Everyone welcome. Class fee $5.
Sundays, Meditation for World Peace, Oct. 6th, 10am to 11am. Explore meditation at this popular meditation class on Sunday mornings. No registration required – everyone welcome.
Offering to the Spiritual Guide. Chanted meditation, Sunday Oct. 6th , 1pm– 3pm. Please join the Atisha Buddhist Centre community for this profound chanted meditation practice. Although the main practice is reliance upon the Spiritual Guide, it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. Everyone welcome – you may bring a vegetarian food offering if you wish.
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Hope to see you soon!
Tom Sepp, Resident Teacher, Atisha Buddhist Centre, atisha.centre@gmail.com