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 [...]
3:00–4:45pm Reviewing the Lojong Teachings, at Nalandabodhi, 6218 Quinpool Rd.
Reviewing the Lojong Teachings: Class 1 Location: Nalandabodhi, 6218 Qunipool Rd. On the suggestion of Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche and also on popular demand, we will start on September 14 a series of Lojong classes in which we will listen to the sections of Khandro Rinpoche’s recent teachings at Dalhousie University to review, [...]
5:30pm Mahā-Saṅgha SoM Feast, at Nalandabodhi, 6218 Quinpool Rd.
Friends, Leaders and a few folks of different Buddhist groups recently met for a chat about what we have in common and what we could do from time together. In this context and according to "First thought, best thought", we will be celebrating the full moon in September with a special feast practice of the [...]
Unscheduled Open Day
Unscheduled open day.
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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 the abhiṣeka for these practices can join.
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).
7:00–8:30pm Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The second, third and fourth abhiẹkas
Vajrayoginī line-by-line class: The second, third and fourth abhiṣekas Monday, September 2, from 7:00–8:30pm Description: The purpose of this gathering is to explore the content of the second, third and fourth abhiṣekas. Suggested Contribution: $ 5. Who can attend: Whoever has received Vajrayoginī abhiṣeka. Contact: kccl.contact@gmail.com; 902-576-3655.
8–10am Vajrayoginī
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 the abhiṣeka for these practices can join.
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).
8:00–11:00am 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.
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).
7:00–8:30pm Three Words that Strike the Vital Point: Points 1 and 2
Description: During this special Tantra class for sadhakas and ngöndro students who have received formal pointing out instruction, we will be discussing point 1 and 2 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 [...]