Fall 2010 Schedule

Ouvert à tous.

Chaque séance débute à 19 h et comprend une instruction de méditation complète donnée par un instructeur agréé, une présentation du Centre Shambhala, du temps pour la discussion, et des rafraîchissements.

Les soirées Apprendre à méditer ont ont lieu une fois par mois en français et deux fois en anglais.

Ouvert à tous.
Veuillez porter des vêtements dans lesquels vous pouvez vous asseoir confortablement sur un coussin ou une chaise.

For graduates of Warrior Assembly only.

For tantrikas only.

For Shambhala tantrikas and Kalapa warriors only.

For tantrikas only.

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For more information, please contact Sheila Craig at 613-728-2780 or email bodhischool@shambhalaottawa.ca

For 4 classes (Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19)

$32 for 1 child 

$56 for 2 children (siblings) 

$72 for 3 children (siblings) 

Please register in person for multiple children.  

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All members and friends of the Centre are warmly invited.

The Harvest of Peace falls on the autumn equinox and relates to the Sakyong Wangmo principle of “Lady Earth Protector,” coinciding with harvests in the northern hemisphere and the planting of seeds in the southern. This auspicious day is a time for local communities to gather, hear an online broadcast, and celebrate the richness of our Shambhala Buddhist lineage and local cultures.

Les Moissons de paix ont lieu à l’équinoxe de l‘automne, le temps des récoltes dans l’hémisphère nord et celui des semailles dans l’hémisphère sud. Elles évoquent le principe de la Sakyong Wangmo, la « Dame protectrice de la Terre ». Lors de cette journée de bon augure, les communautés de chaque Centre Shambhala se rassemblent pour écouter une allocution en ligne et célébrer la richesse de la lignée du bouddhisme Shambhala et des cultures locales.

All members and friends of the Centre are warmly invited.

All members and friends of the Centre are warmly invited.

Readings: Smile at Fear (Available for purchase at the Shambhala Centre)

Open to all.
Suggested Donation: $40 or $10 per class

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $25.

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Who am I? How did I get here, and where am I going? Looking directly at the experience of mind, we begin to understand our apparent confusion about ourselves and the phenomena of our world. Renouncing the painful cycle of confused action (karma), we use the natural inquisitiveness of mind to see how confusion arises and therefore how it could simply cease, allowing awake wisdom to manifest.

Karma—cause-and-effect action—can be broken down into twelve links, or nidanas. In this course we look at how these links work together, how the vicious circle of confusion and suffering arises and therefore how it can cease, allowing innate wisdom to manifest.

Instructors : Mark Frutkin and Sarah Shima

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $50.00 (or $10.00 per class)

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Suggested Donation $10 per class

A course based on the popular book, Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies for Modern Life. The course will explore how to take control of our lives and be successful while cultivating compassion for others and confidence in our own intelligence and goodness. It will offer practical instructions on how we can realize our potential, and bring peace, purpose and perspective to our lives and environment. Instruction on how to meditate and time to practice is included in the course.

Instructors : Don Adams and Henry Chapin

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $50 (or $10 per class)

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The practice of chanting connects us with the lineage of enlightened teachers, the teachings and our meditative discipline. This course will explore the morning and evening Shambhala Buddhist chants—why we do them, who’s who in the chants, and the teachings they contain. There are no prerequisites for the course--everyone is welcome!

Instructor : Bozica Costigliola

Suggested Donation: $10 per class

This course will delve into the richness of the wisdom lineages of Shambhala Buddhism, introducing central figures in our tradition, and how their lives and teachings serve as up-to-date examples for practitioners.

The course will explore how teachers play a central role in transmitting the paths of study and practice to their students. It will consider the student/teacher relationship from various aspects: trust in the teacher and teachings, faith in our own innate wisdom, and the resulting devotion that sees the world as teacher.

Instructor : Bozica Costigliola

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $50.00 (or $10.00 per class)

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On Maitri Bhavana and Sadhana of Mahamudra evenings, those practices replace the group sitting meditation.

There is no Sunday group meditation practice when a Shambhala Training Level 1 is taking place on the weekend.

If you are new to meditation, you are encouraged to first attend a Learn to Meditate session on Wednesday evening or an Introduction to Medtitation Workshop on Saturday morning to receive meditation instruction. Read more about meditation.

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Sometimes it can be difficult to relate to others' sickness and suffering. We may feel helpless to help them or blame ourselves for being fearful or uncomfortable. This practice cultivates generosity and openness to the suffering of others, offering them health, spaciousness and compassion. Through developing the willingness and strength of mind to really look at our own and other's suffering, we can give up the selfish habits that close us off from others. As Trungpa Rinpoche says, "[Maitri Bhavana] involves developing a sense of immense generosity and being willing to suffer for others. One's own personal gain and achievement could be shared--in fact, given up."

Please add to the list posted at the Centre a week before the practice date the names and illnesses of relatives and friends who are seriously ill, physically or mentally. You should include someone because you feel a personal concern for their suffering, such as a grandparent dying of cancer.

Each practice session includes sitting meditation, tonglen (sending and taking) meditation, and a short liturgy.

Open to all.

The Sadhana of Mahamudra has been acknowledged as terma. Terma are teachings that were concealed by the great Tibetan teacher Padmasambhava and other teachers for the sake of future generations, and are rediscovered at the auspicious time when they are needed.

The Sadhana of Mahamudra practice is rich with symbols that may seem strange to some new practitioners. Don't expect to understand it fully the first time you do it. As with other teachings, understanding develops through practice and contemplation. So we encourage newcomers to come and experience this wonderful sadhana. The chant leader will be available to answer questions and will provide a simple explanation of how to do the practice before it begins.

Open to all.

The sessions start at 7 p.m. and include a comprehensive meditation instruction given by an authorized instructor, an introduction to the Shambhala Centre, time for discussion, and refreshments.

Learn to Meditate is offered twice a month in English and once in French.

Open to all.
Please wear confortable clothing to sit on a cushion or a chair.

Everyone – artists and non-artists – is invited to an evening introduction to the Shambhala Art Teachings.

“Awareness is a unique training practice in how to behave as an inspired human being. That is what is meant by being an artist.” True Perception, Chögyam Trungpa

If you would like to attend our Open House, please confirm your presence at the following address:art@shambhalaottawa.ca. 

Open to all.

This program has been introduced for testing purposes. Thank you for your patience.

Instructors (Tuesday, March 1st) : A J Ashe , David Fowler , Don Adams and Pascal Machado

Open to all test users.

Suggested donation: $150.00

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For more information, please email Joanne at art@shambhalaottawa.ca 

Instructor : Stéphane Bédard

Open to all, no prerequisites.
Suggested donation: $145 (includes teas, reception and materials).

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The experience of the four fold process of creativity: pacifying, enriching, magnetizing or emphasizing, and destroying. These four actions indicate how to work with difficulties in the creative process and how to transform negativity and obstacles into openness and compassion.

Instructors:

A painter for more than 35 years, Heather Midori Yamada exhibits nationally & internationally. She teaches japanese traditional paper workshops, painting and yoga courses and is a meditation instructor.

Stéphane Bédard is an Ikebana Teacher, Shambhala Training Senior Director and Shambhala Art Senior Instructor.

For more information, please email Joanne at art@shambhalaottawa.ca. 

Prerequisite: Parts 1-4.
Suggested donation: $145 (includes teas, reception and materials).

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In the film "How to Cook Your Life" filmmaker Doris Dörrie follows the charismatic Zen Master Edward Espe Brown who explains the guiding principles of Zen Buddhism as they apply to the preparation of food as well as life itself. "How To Cook Your Life teaches us to be attentive in our everyday dealings with the most mundane things and also open our eyes to one of the most beautiful occupations: cooking.”

Members and Friends of the centre are warmly invited to bring an appetizer or dessert to share for the potluck. Donations of non-perishable food will also be collected for the local food bank. 

Online registration and and credit card payment for this program is temporarily disabled while we look at an issue.   

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $120 (50% less if repeating)

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Instructor : Henry Chapin

Prerequisite: Way of Shambhala (both Rigden and Wisdom in Everyday Life)
Suggested donation: $145.

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Instructor : Stéphane Bédard

Prerequisite: Great Eastern Sun.
Suggested donation: $160, plus materials fee approx. $54.

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The program consists of meditation instruction and practice, individual interviews, talks, and group discussion.

For more information: shambhalatraining@shambhalaottawa.ca.

Open to all.
Suggested donation: $145 (includes tea and social).

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Meditation in Everyday Life is a five-week course designed to help you deepen your experience and understanding of meditation, including practical suggestions for establishing a sitting practice in the midst of our speedy lives. Some of the topics will include: mindfulness-awareness and basic goodness, working with emotions, mindfulness in daily life, and meditation and enlightened society.

Each class includes guided meditation practice, talks, discussion and contemplative exercises. 

For more information please email:shambhalatraining@shambhalaottawa.ca. 

Open to all who have received meditation instruction. Completion of Shambhala Training Level I is recommended.
Suggested donation: $75. ($195 for Level I and Course I when you register for both at the Level)

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Instructor : Mark Frutkin

Prerequisite: Level III.
Suggested donation: $145

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The program consists of meditation instruction and practice, individual interviews, talks, and group discussion.

For more information please email: shambhalatraining@shambhalaottawa.ca.

Instructor : David Fowler

Prerequisite: Level 1.
Suggested donation: $145 ($195 for Level II and Course II when you register for both at the Level).

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"Suffering is a result of roaming, the urge to keep looking for an external source of happiness. Much of our stress these days is caused by simple lack of contentment." -Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

This course builds on the discovery of basic goodness and introduces the foundational teachings of Buddhism. By seeing clearly the painful conditions and emotions that keep us trapped in habitual patterns, we can open further to our inherent goodness. We learn to train in gentleness, precision, appreciation, and steadiness. Practicing these qualities leads to contentment, which helps us extend our mindfulness practice into everyday awake action.

For more information please email: shambhalatraining@shambhalaottawa.ca.

Instructor : David Fowler

Open to all. Completion of Shambhala Training Levels I and II are recommended.
Suggested Donation: $75 ($195 for Level II and Course II when you register for both at the Level).

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