Event Summary:
Note: An earlier version of this newsletter contained a typo— Lama Jampa Thaye's program is Wednesday & Thursday October 17 & 18. You may now register online for this program.
September 30: The Essential Meditations of Mind Training
Taught by Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
Sunday, 10:30am-2pm
October 14: All-Day Mini Meditation Retreat
Led by Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
Sunday, 9am-5pm
October 17 & 18: Lama Jampa Thaye: The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
SPECIAL 2-NIGHT TEACHING EVENT — Registration now open
Wednesday & Thursday, 7-9pm
Sundays: Meditation & Mind Training Discussion
Starting October 7, and then October 21, 28, and most Sundays thereafter.
Tuesdays: Weeknight Meditation & Book Group
Every Tuesday Evening
Want to receive more frequent, informal updates about our center? We also maintain a weekly google group mailing list for more details about weekly activities.
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SPECIAL SUNDAY TEACHING
The Essential Meditations of Mind Training
Taught by Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
Sunday, September 30
10:30am-12:30pm
continuing 12:30-2pm
This program will combine meditation instruction with guided meditation sessions, focusing on the three essential meditations involved in Mind Training or Lojong: Calm Abiding (Shinay), Insight (Lhaktong), Giving & Taking (Tonglen).
Schedule:
10:30-12:30, instruction in the practices, including practice time
12:30-1-ish, light vegetarian lunch (provided)
1-2, additional practice, discussion and questions.
A light vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Therefore, please RSVP to chicago@bodhipath.org
to let us know if you will be joining us!
Suggested Donations:
Standard level: $20
Patron level (help pay for someone else!): $40
No one turned away for lack of funds.
- All fees go directly to the cost of being able to provide this course.
- You may also give a separate teacher offering if you'd like.
Note: Following this program, we will continue to discuss the Seven Points of Mind Training via group-led discussions, following our regular Sunday morning meditation session.
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ON-SITE RETREAT
All Day Mini-Retreat
Led by Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
Sunday October 14
9am-5pm
How often do you wish you could find a moment to take a break from it all, hit the reset button, and find some time to calm and nourish your mind?
This all-day "mini-retreat" will set aside the whole day to train in relaxing our minds, developing insight, and tapping into our joyful, compassionate nature. We'll be using the three main meditation practices of Mind Training(Lojong): Calm-Abiding meditation (Shine), Insight/Unborn Mind meditation (Lhaktong), and 'Giving and Taking' meditation (Tonglen).
Everyone is welcome, and there will be guided instructions for all the meditation techniques.
Key information:
- A vegetarian lunch will also be provided.
- Please wear comfortable clothes, and send an RSVP to chicago@bodhipath.org to let us know you're coming so we can make sure there's enough food for everyone!
- Schedule follows, if you can only make it for a part of the day please let us know that in the RSVP:
Schedule
(it is okay to join parts; please let us now)
- 9:00 Doors Open
- 9:00 - 10:00 Preparation: Arrive and clean the shrine room, preparing both your mind and the place for the retreat.
- 10:00 - 10:30 Relax and take a break before the meditation begins
- 10:30 - 12:30 Morning session: Calm-abiding meditation, with plenty of breaks for stretching
- 12:30 - 2:00 Lunch and rest: A salad with veggies will be provided, but feel free to also bring something yourself to share (preferably vegetarian and light on carbs so we won't be too sleepy afterwards).
- 2:00 - 4:00 Afternoon session: Insight and Giving/Taking meditations
- 4:00 - 4:30 Recitation of 'Samantabhadra's Wishing Prayer'/'King of Wishing Prayers', texts provided
- 4:30 - 5:00 Clean up and close the center
Suggested donation
(this pays the rent and keeps the lights on)
- Standard: $30 for the day
- Sponsor: $50 for the day (support someone else!)
- No one turned away for lack of funds
- You may also give a separate teacher offering if you'd like
RSVP recommended, chicago@bodhipath.org
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ABOUT DHARMA TEACHER RACHEL PARRISH
Rachel Parrish was born and grew up in the Midwestern United States. After graduating from university with a degree in English, Chemistry, and Art History, she traveled in Europe, where she discovered the Dharma at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France. Rachel spent three years preparing for retreat while at Dhagpo. She then completed two traditional three-year retreats in Kundreul Ling, established by Gendun Rinpoche, a very highly realized Tibetan master. Afterwards she completed a one year solitary retreat at Dhagpo. Since then Rachel has dedicated her life to teaching and practicing the Dharma. She has been based at Bodhi Path Chicago since 2007.
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SPECIAL EVENT – SAVE THE DATE!
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
Two weeknight classes taught by
Lama Jampa Thaye
Wednesday October 17 and
Thursday October 18
7-9pm
Available for in-person or online participation
YOU MAY NOW REGISTER ONLINE HERE
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva is a brilliant but accessible presentation of the path to awakening. Its author, Tokme Zangpo, a master of the Kadam and Sakya schools, weaves together the key themes of meditation, compassion and wisdom in a series of beautiful and memorable verses that have made it one of the most beloved works of Tibetan Buddhism.
Lama Jampa Thaye is a scholar and meditation master trained in the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and authorized as a lama by his two masters, Karma Thinley Rinpoche and H.H. Sakya Trizin. He holds a doctorate from the University of Manchester for his work on Tibetan religious history and lectured in universities for over twenty years. In 1974, H.H. the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa appointed Lama Jampa to the Karma Kagyu Trust (UK) and he is now a member of the international teaching faculty of the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in Delhi.
Suggested Donation
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Stay tuned for details on how to register.
$40 - Standard Registration (both nights)
$80 - Patron Registration — support someone else!
$0 - Scholarship Registration — contact us, and donate what you can
No one turned away for lack of funds.
An additional voluntary offering to thank and support the teacher may be given separately.
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Sundays: Meditation & Mind Training Discussion
Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Starting October 7, then October 21, 28, and most Sundays thereafter.
Join fellow practitioners for guided meditation followed by discussion of topics from The Seven Points of Mind Training, the core practices of Bodhi Path centers. Each session will focus on a different "slogan," or pith instruction that helps the practitioner notice and work with the mind and ego in everyday situations.
For all levels; everyone is welcome.
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Tuesdays: Meditation & Book Group
Tuesdays, 8pm-9:30pm
Doors open 7:45pm, meditation begins promptly at 8pm.
Join fellow practitioners weekly for sitting meditation, followed by book discussion.
We are reading The Path to Awakening: How Buddhism’s Seven Points of Mind Training Can Lead You to a Life of Enlightenment and Happiness, by Shamar Rinpoche. This book represents the foundation of practice and study for Bodhi Path centers.
Format: For each chapter, we will alternate between reading together, discussing in-depth with guidance from senior students, and listening to or viewing recorded teachings on the chapter's topic by Rachel Parrish and others.
No prior reading or preparation required. Great opportunity to get a taste of key Buddhist concepts.
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Help us Thrive by Becoming a Monthly Patron!
The generosity of inspired participants is the only support for the center. All costs, including maintaining the facility and supporting our teachers comes exclusively through the generosity of donors like you.
Monthly subscriptions are available at any level and provide your center with the consistent, reliable support necessary to continue its mission. One time donations are also enormously beneficial.
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Welcome to Bodhi Path!
Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Chicago is a resource for practitioners, scholars, and those curious about meditation and Buddhist philosophy who wish to relate authentic teachings to everyday life. Newcomers are always welcome and no system of belief is ever expected. Practices that require previous experience are noted on the calendar.
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Interested in Finding Out More?
To stay involved with the Bodhi Path community, check us out at:
www.facebook.com/bodhipathchicago.
We also maintain a more frequent Google Group mailing list for weekly activities— you can sign up here.
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