Vajrasattva Purification Retreat, Feb. 21st.
Vajrasattva Day Retreat, Feb. 21st. 9am to 3:30pm. Every intentional action creates an imprint, which will ripen sooner or later. Unfortunately, under the influence of delusions we have performed many negative actions which now cause us problems: difficulty in making spiritual progress, obstacles, and future suffering. Here is a an opportunity to purify our negative karma through the practice of Buddha Vajrasattva.
Four sessions: 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm
You’re welcome to attend all or just one session, according to your wishes. No charge for this retreat.
Location: Atisha Buddhist Centre, 1823 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Upcoming pujas and events
Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 4:00pm to 6:30pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Our weekly classes:
Sundays, Meditations for World Peace. 10am to 11am. Explore meditation at this popular meditation class on Sunday mornings. No registration required – everyone welcome.
Tuesdays – Foundation Program 6:30pm to 9:00pm. 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. Email atisha.centre@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesdays – Simply Meditate, 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 $5.
Thursday Lunchtime Meditations, 12:15pm to 12:45pm. 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.
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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 |