Calendar of Events
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3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayogini class: Commonalities and differences between the self- and front-visualization
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayogini class: Commonalities and differences between the self- and front-visualization
Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class: Commonalities and differences between the self- and front-visualization Monday, October 1, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Description: This series of classes attempts to cover “new ground” for our Vajrayogini practice. Namely — based on modern oral and traditional written commentaries — it attempts to go through the entire sadhana verse by verse. Who can attend […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
Please join us for our weekly 8–11 am “mindfulness practice” sessions. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Even though mindfulness practice is, in comparison to tantric practice, a “quick entry” practice, it can also be seen as […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
1 event,
3–8:00pm VAJRAYOGINĪ feast
3–8:00pm VAJRAYOGINĪ feast
Vajrayoginī feast Monthly Vajrayoginī feast practice, open to sādhakas who have received the Vajrayoginī abhiṣheka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements. In case you have concerns about driving back home at night after the feast, we usually have space for you to stay overnight. $5 for participants contributing food to the pot-luck; $10 for participants who […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class: The four praises
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class: The four praises
Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class: The four praises Monday, October 8, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Description: This series of classes attempts to cover “new ground” for our Vajrayogini practice. Namely — based on modern oral and traditional written commentaries — it attempts to go through the entire sadhana verse by verse. We will be discussing the "four praises" within the […]
2 events,
6–7:30am SOJONG
6–7:30am SOJONG
Sojong (Poṣhadha) The Meaning of Poṣhadha In Indian Hindu societies, members of the community regularly observe rites for renewing their connection with virtue. The days of the new and full moons are regarded as holy and set aside for purification of non-virtue and re-establishment of virtue. Those days, and the purification rites performed on those […]
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
The purpose of the sādhana: “ purpose was to bring together the two great traditions of the Vajrayāna, as well as to exorcise the materialism which seemed to pervade spiritual disciplines in the modern world. The message that I had received from my supplication was that one must try to expose spiritual materialism and all […]
3 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
Please join us for our weekly 8–11 am “mindfulness practice” sessions. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Even though mindfulness practice is, in comparison to tantric practice, a “quick entry” practice, it can also be seen as […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7–8:30pm New Kagyü Ngöndro class: Sacred Outlook Ngöndro presentation
7–8:30pm New Kagyü Ngöndro class: Sacred Outlook Ngöndro presentation
Description: This new class is geared toward new and old ngöndro students. Even though the individual classes can stand on their own and people who have received ngöndro transmission can join in at any time, the classes will also be recorded so that people can listen to missed classes if they so wish. In this […]
1 event,
4–6pm Commemoration of Gelongma Migme Chödrön’s Passing Away: Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
4–6pm Commemoration of Gelongma Migme Chödrön’s Passing Away: Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
Please join us to remember our very dear friend and co-founder of KCCL by performing the Sādhana of Mahāmudrā. Refreshments will be served.
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
1 event,
1 event,
9am–5pm Śamatha-Vipaśyanā Intensive
9am–5pm Śamatha-Vipaśyanā Intensive
This Intensive will include a short review of the śamatha-vipaśyana practice. Contact: kccl.contact@gmail.com; 902-576-3655 Who can attend this intensive: All different levels of practitioners. Location: KCCL. Suggested contribution: $10 (including lunch).
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
Please join us for our weekly 8–11 am “mindfulness practice” sessions. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Even though mindfulness practice is, in comparison to tantric practice, a “quick entry” practice, it can also be seen as […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
8–10am Cakrasaṃvara
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
1 event,
3–9:00pm CHAKRASAṂVARA feast
3–9:00pm CHAKRASAṂVARA feast
Chakrasaṃvara feast Monthly Chakrasaṃvara feast practice, open to sādhakas who have received the Chakrasaṃvara abhiṣheka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements. In case you have concerns about driving back home at night after the feast, we usually have space for you to stay overnight. $5 for participants contributing food to the pot-luck; $10 for participants […]
2 events,
7–8:30pm Cakrasaṃvara class
7–8:30pm Cakrasaṃvara class
Cakrasaṃvara class Monday, November 5, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Description: This series of classes attempts to have a closer look and key sections of our Cakrasaṃvara practice. Who can attend this class: Whoever has received Cakrasaṃvara abhiṣheka. Since the classes will be self-contained, people can join in for single classes if it is not possible for them to join […]
1 event,
9am–5pm Chakrasaṃvara Intensive
9am–5pm Chakrasaṃvara Intensive
This monthly occurring Chakrasaṃvara Intensive is designed to not only rejuvenate but also to go deeper into our Cakrasaṃvara practice. The Intensive (suggested: $ 15) is open to sādhakas who have received the Chakrasaṃvara abhiṣheka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements.
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayogini class: The four praises and offerings
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayogini class: The four praises and offerings
Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class: The four praises and offerings Monday, October 22, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Description: This series of classes attempts to cover “new ground” for our Vajrayogini practice. Namely — based on modern oral and traditional written commentaries — it attempts to go through the entire sadhana verse by verse. We will be discussing the "four praises" […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
3 events,
9–12am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
9–12am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
Please join us for our 9–12 am “mindfulness practice” session. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Even though mindfulness practice is, in comparison to tantric practice, a “quick entry” practice, it can also be seen as the […]
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
5–6pm Sādhana of Mahāmudrā
The purpose of the sādhana: “ purpose was to bring together the two great traditions of the Vajrayāna, as well as to exorcise the materialism which seemed to pervade spiritual disciplines in the modern world. The message that I had received from my supplication was that one must try to expose spiritual materialism and all […]
7–8:30pm Kagyü Ngöndro class: Receiving the transmissions for the Ngöndro practice
7–8:30pm Kagyü Ngöndro class: Receiving the transmissions for the Ngöndro practice
Description: This class will provide the necessary transmissions to be able to take up the ngöndro practice. Who can attend: Whoever wants to start up the Kagyü ngöndro practice and fulfills the below mentioned requirements. In addition all Tantrikas and Sadhakas who have already received these transmissions and would like "to refresh" them can participate. Requisites for beginning students: refuge and bodhisattva […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5:00–6:30pm Monthly Mahākāla practice
5:00–6:30pm Monthly Mahākāla practice
Monthly Mahākāla practice Friday, September 28, from 5:00 to 6:30pm Description: In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the dharma protectors (dharmapala) are part of the three roots (guru, yidam and dharmapala) and are considered to be the inner refuge — the outer refuge being the three jewels (buddha, dharma and sangha) and the secret refuge being the three bodies […]
1 event,
1 event,
9am–5pm Vajrayoginī Intensive
9am–5pm Vajrayoginī Intensive
This monthly occurring Vajrayoginī Intensive is designed to not only rejuvenate but also to go deeper into our Vajrayoginī practice. The Intensive (suggested: $ 15) is open to sādhakas who have received the Vajrayoginī abhiṣeka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements.
3 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class
7–8:30pm Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class
Verse-by-Verse Vajrayoginī class Monday, October 29, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Description: This series of classes attempts to cover “new ground” for our Vajrayogini practice. Namely — based on modern oral and traditional written commentaries — it attempts to go through the entire sadhana verse by verse. Who can attend this class: Whoever has received Vajrayogini abhiṣheka. Since the classes […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
2 events,
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
Please join us for our weekly 8–11 am “mindfulness practice” sessions. Who can attend: Everybody. In particular, beginning students are welcome. If you need beginning instruction on mindfulness (= shamatha) practice, please get in touch with us beforehand. Even though mindfulness practice is, in comparison to tantric practice, a “quick entry” practice, it can also be seen as […]
5–6:30pm Lha Bab Düchen (Śākyamuni’s Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three)
5–6:30pm Lha Bab Düchen (Śākyamuni’s Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three)
Buddha Śākyamuni’s Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three Wednesday, October 31 from 5pm to 6:30pm Please join us in conducting the Buddha sādhana feast in commemoration of Buddha Śākyamuni's Descent from the Heaven of the Thirty-three (Trāyatriṃśa) where he gave teachings to benefit the gods in the desire realm and to repay the kindness of […]
2 events,
8–10am Vajrayoginī
8–10am Vajrayoginī
Please feel free to join our daily Vajrayāna morning practice. We in general practice from 8–10am Vajrayoginī, but prior and post to the Cakrasaṃvara Feast Day and Intensive Day, we practice Chakrasaṃvara from 8–10am. And yes, on Wednesday mornings we have Mindfulness practice from 8–11am. Please check our monthly calendar for specifics: https://www.kccl.ca/events/month/ Whoever has received […]
5–6pm Mindfulness
5–6pm Mindfulness
Please join us for our daily 5–6pm mindfulness practice session (śamatha-vipaśyanā mahāmudrā). You are also welcome to stay on for evening chants (6–6:30pm) and a light dinner (usually soup).
1 event,
3–8:00pm VAJRAYOGINĪ feast
3–8:00pm VAJRAYOGINĪ feast
Vajrayoginī feast Monthly Vajrayoginī feast practice, open to sādhakas who have received the Vajrayoginī abhiṣheka. Bring your liturgy and practice implements. In case you have concerns about driving back home at night after the feast, we usually have space for you to stay overnight. $5 for participants contributing food to the pot-luck; $10 for participants who […]