Summer Events
Back by popular demand, this Sunday August 4, we'll just take the time to relax and meditate together for a few hours, alternating sitting and walking meditation. Perfect for newcomers as well as advanced practitioners, basic instruction will be provided, as well as a discussion session where you will be able to receive personalized advice and feedback for your meditation.
A light vegetarian lunch will be provided, although you are welcome to also bring something to share!
For detailed descriptions of our upcoming programs, see our calendar.
SUNDAYS
August 4: Rachel Parrish leads mini-meditation retreat
August 11 & 18: Group Meditation
SPECIAL WEEKEND PROGRAM
August 23-25: Acharya Tenzing Wangpo
Topics:
Tonglen Meditation
Introduction to the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer
Friday, 7-9pm
Saturday, 1-5:30pm (with snack break)
Sunday, 10:30-3:30pm (with lunch break)
teacher bio
Friday Program: Tonglen Meditation
Tonglen, also known as “giving and taking”, the principal practice of Mind Training that awakens our compassion and connects us to the spaciousness of our being.
Weekend Program: Introduction to the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo will give an introduction to the well known Sangchö Mönlam, the Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct, also known as the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer. This prayer is a topic of study for Bodhi Path Centers and is included in the book called The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct. The book includes the prayer in its entirety and is based on a teaching given by Shamar Rinpoche in December 2009, on the occasion of the Kagyu Mönlam Chenmo in Bodhgaya, India.
Buddha Śākyamuni gave the teaching of the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer to urge practitioners to treat the great Bodhisattva Samantabhadra as a role model to emulate in order that all their wishes be accomplished. By practicing the Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct we can tap into the power of the wish-fulfilling accomplishments of great bodhisattvas, such as Samantabhadra, who already have mastered the pāramitās and who are therefore able to bestow the blessings of their accomplishments.
TUESDAYS
Weeknight Meditation & Book Group
Every Tuesday Evening, 8pm-9:30pm
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