| The Healing Power of Cherishing Others: Meditation Retreat, Feb. 21st to 23rd, 2025 at Lakeside Inn, Orillia Cherishing others is the best method to solve our own and others problems. On this silent retreat, you’ll get some time to yourself and gain new experience with a powerful compassion meditation. Enjoy a weekend in the beautiful hamlet of Atherley, just outside Orillia, away from your usual activities and worries – a perfect winter getaway. All attendees will receive a free recording of the meditation along with a 16 page explanatory booklet for home practice. Cost: The retreat charge of $70 includes all sessions – free of charge for monthly contributors to Atisha Buddhist Centre. Registration required (click here). Please reserve your room directly with Lakeside Inn. Prices for this weekend range from $125 per night and up. Please reserve your room for two nights, Friday night and Saturday night by calling by phone or email. Double room occupancy and cabins are also available. Location: Lakeside Inn, 86 Creighton St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 1B2 lakesideinnorillia@gmail.com (705) 325 – 2514 Meals: Please bring your own meals – a bar fridge, kettle and microwave are provided in every room. Vegetarian take out meals are available from Shine Restaurant in Orillia. Date & time: Friday Feb. 21st, 7:30pm–9pm – Introduction to the retreat Saturday Feb. 22nd, sessions at 9 to 10am, 10:30-11:30am, 2-3pm, 3:30-4:30pm, Wishfulling Jewel Puja 7:30-8:30pm Sunday Feb. 23rd, 8:30-9:30am, (9:45am to 10:45am) Questions about the retreat: atisha.centre@gmail.com |
Drop-in classes at Atisha Buddhist Centre, join anytime:
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, with Buddhist nun Kelsang Garma, 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, 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.
Sundays, Meditation for World Peace, 10am to 11am. Explore meditation at this popular meditation class on Sunday mornings. No registration required – everyone welcome.
Upcoming pujas (chanted meditations) everyone welcome:
Tuesday Feb. 25th, 6:30 to 9pm, Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja. You’re welcome to bring a vegetarian food offering if you wish.
24 hour Tara Puja, Friday March 7th 8:00pm to Saturday March 8th, More details to come
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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 |