There’s so much going on in Montreal over the next few months so I wanted to share it on this blog.
Ven. Lama Sonam Rinpoche will be delivering a series of talks and teachings - (Translated from Tibetan into French & English)
Friday May 14th, 2010 - 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Public Talk: Compassionate Mind - Everyone strives to be happy. In this modern time, there are many trappings that derail us from achieving this goal. The cultivation of compassion can release us from invariable causes of suffering into complete and spacious freedom of true happiness.
Saturday May 15th, 2010- 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Sunday May 16th, 2010- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Buddhist Teachings: The Seven Point Mind Training by Chekawa - The root text of the powerful instructions on “mind training” or in tibetan “lojong”. Lojong contains the essence of the entire Tibetan Buddhist practice. Reflecting and working with the 7 Points of Mind Training will enrich everyone’s experience.
Address: Equilibrium Yoga Centre, 4812, St-Laurent Blvd, Suite 101 (suggested donate $10 per session- but arrangements can be made)
For more information - visit www.riwoche.com/specialteachings.html or email: lama.sonam.mtl AT gmailDOT com
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The Montreal Shambhala Centre will be hosting an evening talk on the subject of “Money & Spirituality” on Tuesday May 18th from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Suggested donation:$10
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Lama Rabten, Nalandabodhi Vancouver’s resident teacher will be providing instructison on May 22-23 focusing on The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva at the Rigpe Dorje Centre 503 – 5th Avenue - Verdun (metro Verdun)
Studying The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva helps us to comprehend and master the conduct of a bodhisattva. We learn how to develop loving kindness and compassion, the awakened attitude of bodhicitta, and practice virtuous actions in our daily lives for the benefit of all sentient beings. Practicing bodhicitta, our dharma practice becomes perfected.
The teaching will be from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Suggested donation : 20$ per session or 75$ for the complete program
For information : 450-662-2668 or 514 484 0868 or [email protected]
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KAGYU MONLAM CANADA
Montreal Quebec - June 24 - 27, 2010
Presented by Karma Kagyu Association Canada
Hosted by Rigpe Dorje Centre Montreal
The main purpose of the Great Prayer Festival is to pray for the long life of all the holy Gurus of all traditions, for the survival and spreading of the Dharma in the mind and hearts of all sentient beings, and for global peace. The communal prayers, offered with strong faith and devotion, help to overcome obstacles to peace and generate conditions that are conducive for everyone around the world to live in harmony.
Under the guidance and direction of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmpa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje, the International Kagyu Monlam takes place annually in Bodhgaya, India at the sacred site of the Grand Stupa and the Mahabodhi tree, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
It is His Holiness’ wish that Kagyu Monlams be held in many other countries in order to benefit more people. In His Holiness’ words: “Like the light of sun, moon and stars, may love, compassion and wisdom shine forth. May they strike every single living being and dispel the darkness of ignorance, attachment and hatred that has lurked for ages in their being.”
Following in the tradition of countries such as Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia (Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in Woodstock, New York in July 2010), the first Canadian Kagyu Monlam is scheduled in Montreal, Quebec June 2010 under the guidance of the Karma Kagyu Association Canada:
Lama Tashi, Dondub Kunzang Palchen Ling, Toronto
Lama Karma Phuntsok, Palpung Yeshe Chokhor, Toronto
Lama Tenzin Dakpa, Karma Sonam Dargye Ling, Toronto
Lama Rabten Tshering, Nalandabodhi, Vancouver
Lama Pema Tsewang, Thrangu Vajra Vidhya Buddhist Association, Vancouver
Lama Tsultrim, Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling, Vancouver
Ani Kunzang, Karma Tashi Ling, Edmonton
Lama Yeshi Losal, Rigpe Dorje Centre, Montreal
Palpung Phende Kunkyab, Vancouver
It is the sincere hope of all the Lamas that you and your loved ones will take part in this auspicious event.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 24
7 - 9 pm Mahakala Puja
Friday, June, 25
7 – 9 pm Chod Practice
Saturday, June, 26
10 – noon Prayers to commemorate His Holiness The 17th Karmapa’s Birthday
12:30 pm Vegetarian buffet & Birthday cake
2 – 4 pm Aspiration Prayers
Sunday, June 27
10 – noon Aspiration Prayers
2 – 4 pm Aspiration Prayers, Offerings & Closing
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Judy Cutler - [email protected] / 514 227-0703
Rigpe Dorje Centre - 503 5th Avenue,Verdun
http://www.rigpedorjemontreal.org
DONATIONS AT THE DOOR
$15 per session -$50 for the entire program
These are suggested donations. Please give what you can
SPONSORSHIP OF MONLAM
Sponsorships for the Monlam and the Karma Kagyu Association Canada are tax deductible and will be acknowledged during the Monlam, unless otherwise requested.
Send your cheque through Rigpe Dorje Foundation, 503 5th Avenue, Verdun, Montreal QC H4G 2Z2.
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