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Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offering”, or as sadhana, which means “method for receiving attainments”. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. …
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Pathway to the Pure Land Retreat
Pathway to the Pure Land Retreat
* This silent day retreat is open to HYT practitioners and those planning to receive HYT empowerments in Toronto in Fall of 2016 . Four sessions of The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability with some guidance and commentary by Mary Harvey. Mary is an experienced meditator who has recently completed a three-month silent retreat on Vajrayogini …
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Pathway to the Pure Land Retreat
Pathway to the Pure Land Retreat
* This SELF-GUIDED silent day retreat is open to HYT practitioners and those planning to receive HYT empowerments in Toronto in Fall of 2016 . Four sessions of The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability -- Self-guided RETREAT SCHEDULE Session 1 – 10:00 am – 11:15 am Session 2 – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Session 3 …
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Powa Puja
Powa Puja
Through practicing transference of consciousness — known as ‘powa’ — with faith, compassion, and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those recently deceased to a higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha. The Powa Ceremony can be done either by a group of practitioners or individually on behalf of one or …
Introduction to Tantra
Introduction to Tantra
In his teachings on Tantra, Buddha clearly described the highest level of spiritual development possible. He also explained the methods for achieving this transformation. In our daily life as well as in our spiritual life we need a clear vision of what is possible, otherwise discouragement, boredom and complacency will naturally set in. The Buddhist …
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Tara Puja
Tara Puja
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. At Kadampa Centers worldwide, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. Green Tara is a female Buddha, whose name means Rescuer; she is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith, she will protect …
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as “pujas”, meaning “offering”, or as “sadhanas”, which means “method for receiving attainments”. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. …
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Lamrim Guided Retreat
Lamrim Guided Retreat
Following in Buddha’s Footsteps Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with Resident Teacher Keli Vaughan Part 1: Saturday, January 9, 10am-6pm In retreat, we begin to discover the natural clarity and spaciousness of our mind. As we become more focused, we are able to deepen our practice of meditation easily. During this …
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Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying …
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Intro Class (Lompoc)
Intro Class (Lompoc)
Design A Pure World: The Buddhist Path of Tantra What is Tantra? In his teachings on Tantra, Buddha clearly described the highest level of spiritual development possible. He also explained the methods for achieving this transformation. In our daily life as well as in our spiritual life we need a clear vision of what is …
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Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offering", or as sadhana, meaning “method for receiving attainments”. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We …
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Training in Concentration
Training in Concentration
The center will be open on Saturday and Sunday for intermediate meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed within the center during retreat. Each session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings. …
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Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as “pujas”, meaning “offering”, or as “sadhanas”, which means “method for receiving attainments”. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. …
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Lamrim Guided Retreat
Lamrim Guided Retreat
Following in Buddha’s Footsteps Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with Resident Teacher Keli Vaughan Part 2: Saturday, January 23, 10am-6pm In retreat, we begin to discover the natural clarity and spaciousness of our mind. As we become more focused, we are able to deepen our practice of meditation easily. During …
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Meditation for Kids
Meditation for Kids
Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart, through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent needs to accompany each child. Appropriate for ages 6 – 10. Adults will find these introductory teachings valuable as well, and will be able to use what is learned in class throughout …
Intro Class
Intro Class
Basic Buddhist Teachings & Meditations: Prayers for World Peace Every Sunday Morning at 10:30am Love is a wish for others to be happy. Cultivating that love in our heart with Buddhist meditations helps us to increase our capacity to connect with and care for others. Each class consists of a guided breathing meditation, a talk …
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying …
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Intro Class
Intro Class
Design A Pure World: The Buddhist Path of Tantra What is Tantra? In his teachings on Tantra, Buddha clearly described the highest level of spiritual development possible. He also explained the methods for achieving this transformation. In our daily life as well as in our spiritual life we need a clear vision of what is …
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Long Protector Puja
Long Protector Puja
This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called “Kangso” in Tibetan, which means “Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual.” Usually performed once a month in Dharma Centers, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra, for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred, and to rely on the Dharma Protector …
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Powa Puja
Powa Puja
Through practicing transference of consciousness — known as ‘powa’ — with faith, compassion, and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those recently deceased to a higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha. The Powa Ceremony can be done either by a group of practitioners or individually on behalf of one or …
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
This study program requires enrollment. Classes meet on Tuesday and Friday nights. We are studying How to Understand the Mind by scholar and meditation master, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This text is a beautiful, accessible presentation of the mind, elucidating with astounding clarity the nature of cognition, the power of our thoughts, and the various functions …
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Intro Class (Santa Maria)
Intro Class (Santa Maria)
Design A Pure World: The Buddhist Path of Tantra What is Tantra? In his teachings on Tantra, Buddha clearly described the highest level of spiritual development possible. He also explained the methods for achieving this transformation. In our daily life as well as in our spiritual life we need a clear vision of what is …
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Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja w/ Offerings
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as “pujas”, meaning “offering”, or as “sadhanas”, which means “method for receiving attainments”. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. …
Foundation Program
Foundation Program
This study program requires enrollment. Classes meet on Tuesday and Friday nights. We are studying How to Understand the Mind by scholar and meditation master, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This text is a beautiful, accessible presentation of the mind, elucidating with astounding clarity the nature of cognition, the power of our thoughts, and the various functions …
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Center Cherishing
Center Cherishing
Please come and help us clean and spruce up the center! It’s a wonderful way to create some positive karma and help us provide a comfortable and clean place for everyone to enjoy.