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
The purpose of the sādhana: “[The Sādhana’s] 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 [...]
8–11am MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Wednesday, from 8–11am Please join us for our weekly 8–11am “mindfulness practice” sessions. The sessions begin at 8am, 9am and 10am. 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. Parking: It will depend on the weather. If [...]
5:00–6:00pm 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).
7:00–8:30pm Three Words that Strike the Vital Point: Point 1
Description: During this special Tantra class for sadhakas and ngöndro students who have received formal pointing out instruction, we will be discussing point 1 of Garab Dorje’s final testament Hitting the Essence in Three Words: Introducing directly the face of rigpa in itself. Decide upon one thing, and one thing only. Confidence directly in the liberation of [...]
8:00–10:00am 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 [...]
5:00–6:00pm 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).
7–9pm Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar
Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar At the Halifax Shambhala Centre Friday, July 19, 7-9PM; Saturday, July 20, 9AM- 6PM; Sunday, July 21, 9AM-6PM $210 Program Price/ $250 Patron Price. There is a generosity policy for program price: shambhala.hfx.finance@gmail.com More information and Registration Here For tantrikas / vajrayana students who have received the pointing-out [...]
9am–6pm Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar
Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar At the Halifax Shambhala Centre Friday, July 19, 7-9PM; Saturday, July 20, 9AM- 6PM; Sunday, July 21, 9AM-6PM $210 Program Price/ $250 Patron Price. There is a generosity policy for program price: shambhala.hfx.finance@gmail.com More information and Registration Here For tantrikas / vajrayana students who have received the pointing-out [...]
9am–6pm Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar
Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging. The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar At the Halifax Shambhala Centre Friday, July 19, 7-9PM; Saturday, July 20, 9AM- 6PM; Sunday, July 21, 9AM-6PM $210 Program Price/ $250 Patron Price. There is a generosity policy for program price: shambhala.hfx.finance@gmail.com More information and Registration Here For tantrikas / vajrayana students who have received the pointing-out [...]
Unscheduled Open Day
Unscheduled open day.
8:00–10:00am 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 [...]