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Featured News & Programs
| March 17, 2010
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Special Schedule for
Sunday, March 21
9:00am –10:30 noon: Sitting, with meditation instruction available
10:30-12:00 noon: Talk and group practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra with Acharya Eric Spiegel |
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Featured Classes & Programs
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Open to Everyone
Parinirvana Day
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Noon - 3:00 pm
Each year we gather on this day to honor the life, teachings, outrageous wisdom, and infinite compassion of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
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Special Weekend Program with Author Susan Pivar
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart
April 16-18, 2010
Rather than always seeking contentment in things, achievements or relationships, with meditation practice we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Difficult emotions and the challenges of life can be met with gentleness, mindfulness and inquisitiveness.
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Meditation Schedule |
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First and Third Sunday of each Month
First Sunday Schedule
9:00–11:00 am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
11:00–12:00 noon: Dharma talk and discussion
12:00–1:00 pm: Community luncheon
Third Sunday Schedule
9:00–12:00 noon: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
Note: Third Sunday practice schedule may be adjusted when other weekend programs are offered; please check the calendar.
Every Monday
6:00–6:50pm: Evening meditation practice.
6:50pm: Tea and refreshments
No Meditation Instruction on Mondays.
Every Tuesday*
6:30pm–7:30pm: Evening meditation practice and instruction. Meditation period ends with Buddhist chants.
Note: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in Sadhana of Mahamudra practice on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
7:30pm: Tea and refreshments
*Note new start time for Tuesday evening sitting.
Every Thursday
7:00–7:45pm: Evening meditation practice and instruction.
7:45 -8:00pm: Tea and refreshments
8:00pm: Dharma talk and open discussion
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meditation sessions or meditation instruction.
Learn More about Meditation
at the Center >
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Photo by
Peter Seidler
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Dharma Lesson
“The teachings of Shambhala emphasize the reality that we all have basic goodness, and that this world we live in has basic goodness. However, in this dark age there is a constant sense of fear and dissatisfaction. That negativity consumes us so that we cannot settle even in our own mind, let alone in our family or our society. When we are all saving the last piece of pie for ourselves, we are constantly undermining the possibility of creating stability and happiness. When we approach our planet with this attitude, the world is ruled by small-mindedness. Businesses and governments are crippled and ultimately fail, because everyone is on the ‘me’ plan. ”
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
from the book Ruling Your World
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