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Soirée francophone
À chaque 4ième mercredi
de 19:00 à 21:00
, jusqu'au 23 mai
:
les
25 janvier
,
28 mars
,
25 avril
,
23 mai
; sauf
mercredi 22 février
Remis au
mercredi 29 février
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Venez méditer, écouter de brèves causeries et partager avec d'autres méditants francophones. Le déroulement de chaque soirée sera différent d'une fois à l'autre et dépendra beaucoup de ce que les participants désirent.
Les soirées francophones pour l'année 2011-2012 auront chacune pour thème un texte du Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché traduit en français. Ces textes se trouvent dans le document suivant: Textes_du_Sakyong.pdf
25 janvier Je crois en l'amour
29 février L'esprit du dragon et le pouvoir du non-soi
28 mars Quatre manières de régner sur notre monde
25 avril La pratique personnelle
23 mai Voir que l'essence des phénomènes est la sagesse
Bienvenue à tous et toutes. Entrée libre.
S'inscrire
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Lojong
Six Tuesdays:
Tuesday, January 3rd
,
Tuesday, January 10th
,
Tuesday, January 17th
,
Tuesday, January 24th
,
Tuesday, January 31st
and
Tuesday, February 7th
at 20:00
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Lojong (literally, “mind training”) slogan practice is a way to bring compassion, clarity and peace into all of our relationships. This course explores the mahayana slogans of Atisha, a 10th-century Indian Buddhist master, in conjunction with the practice of exchanging self for other—tonglen.
Recommended readings: (on sale at the Shambhala Centre):
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness
Pema Chödrön, The Compassion Box (includes Lojong cards, CD and book: Start Where you Are)
Instructor
:
Suzanne Côté
Open to all. This course is part of the Way of Shambhala II curriculum.
Suggested donation: $50.
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Shambhala Café
Thursday, January 12th
and
Thursday, April 12th
at 19:00
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An opportunity to gather with other practitioners for an informal evening of practice, socializing and discussing topics related to meditation in daily life.
Jan. 12: Can We Bring Our Mindfulness to Work?
Apr. 12: iMeditate: Can Technology Help Our Practice?
All welcome.
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Way of Shambhala I, Level III: Warrior in the World
Friday, January 13th
from 19:00 to 21:30
,
Saturday, January 14th
and
Sunday, January 15th
from 09:00 to 18:00
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In this third weekend of Shambhala training, we work in a deliberate way to bring the mindfulness and awareness we cultivate during meditation practice into everyday life. Alive to our sense perceptions, we can venture in the world with a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and awake.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca.
Instructor
:
David Fowler
Prerequisite: Level II.
Suggested donation: $145. ($195 for Level III and Course III when you register for both at the Level).
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Way of Shambhala I, Course III: Joy in Everyday Life
Thursday, January 19th
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Thursday, January 26th
,
Thursday, February 2nd
,
Thursday, February 9th
and
Thursday, February 16th
at 19:00
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This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion. Through practical methods, we further develop kindness toward ourselves and others. We emphasize the joy and invigoration that comes from discipline. The Lion represents the qualities of cheerfulness, health, and freedom from doubt.
For more information or to register, please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca.
Instructor
:
David Fowler
Prerequisite: Contentment in Everyday Life Course (completion of Shambhala Training Level III is recommended).
Suggested Donation: $75 ($195 for Level III and Course III when you register for both at the Level).
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Shambhala Art Part II: An Artist Mind
Saturday, January 21st
and
Sunday, January 22nd
from 09:00 to 17:30
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 What makes art, art? What is the source of creativity? How is meditation connected to the creative process? In Shambhala Art, we learn to use clear perception to realize direct expression. We discover that our perception of art, if not also everyday life, is connected to our ability to pacify our mind and let go of fixation to appreciate all the details of our life. Our aim is to experience the joy of genuine expression. Workshop taught by Stéphane Bédard, Ikebana Master and Shambhala Art Senior Instructor. Please note that there are no prerequisites for this Program: everyone is invited, artists and non-artists alike. To register, please email art@shambhalaottawa.ca For more information, please send your email to: art@shambhalaottawa.ca
Open to all: no prerequisites.
Suggested donation: $145 (includes teas, reception and materials).
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Lineage and Devotion
Five Tuesdays:
Tuesday, February 14th
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Tuesday, February 21st
,
Tuesday, February 28th
,
Tuesday, March 6th
and
Tuesday, March 13th
at 20:00
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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.
Instructors
:
Heather Alinsangan
and
Shastri Henry Chapin
Readings: Lineage and Devotion Sourcebook (on sale at the Shambhala Centre)
Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level III
Suggested donation: $50.00 (or $10.00 per class)
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Way of Shambhala I, Level IV: Awakened Heart
Friday, February 24th
at 19:00
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Saturday, February 25th
and
Sunday, February 26th
from 09:00 to 17:00
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In Shambhala Training Level IV, we learn how to awaken and open our heart so that we can communicate fully with our world. Through trust in basic goodness and the daringness to experience the sharp edges of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca
Instructor
:
Suzanne Côté
Prerequisite: Level III.
Suggested donation: $145 ($195 for Level IV and Course IV when you register for both at the Level)
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Way of Shambhala I, Course IV: Fearlessness in Everyday Life
Thursday, March 1st
,
Thursday, March 8th
,
Thursday, March 15th
,
Thursday, March 22nd
,
Thursday, March 29th
Cancelled
;
and
Thursday, April 5th
at 19:00
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Fearlessness in Everyday Life mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness, the meditator opens to groundlessness and uncertainty, learning to soar fearlessly beyond hope and fear like the mythical bird known as the Garuda.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca
Instructors
:
Mark Frutkin
and
Suzanne Côté
Prerequisites: Shambhala Training Level IV and Joy in Everyday Life
Suggested Donation: $75 ($195 for Level IV and Course IV when you register for both at the Level)
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Turning the Mind into an Ally
Five Tuesdays:
Tuesday, March 20th
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Tuesday, March 27th
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Tuesday, April 3rd
,
Tuesday, April 10th
and
Tuesday, April 17th
at 20:00
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A five week course on how to train the mind through the practice of mindfulness, or “peaceful abiding”, meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as students who would like to stabilize and deepen their practice.
The course will give students a basic grounding in the principles of meditation, as well as contemplative techniques to gain insight into the state of our mind and the state of our life.
Instructor
:
David Fowler
Readings: Turning the Mind Into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham (on sale at the Shambhala Centre).
Open to all.
Suggested donation: $50.00 (or $10.00 per class)
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Way of Shambhala II: Meek & Perky
Friday, March 23rd
at 19:00
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Saturday, March 24th
and
Sunday, March 25th
from 09:00 to 17:00
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The four dignities are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage. Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance, and to understand the effects of one's actions. Perky focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease.
For more information contact: wos2@shambhalaottawa.ca
Instructor
:
Mark Frutkin
Prerequisite: Level Drala
Suggested Donation: $160 (plus $25 materials fee).
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Shambhala Art Part III: The Creative Process
Saturday, April 14th
and
Sunday, April 15th
at 09:00
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The creative process begins with coming to your senses and facing a blank piece of paper, an empty stage, an idle instrument or an unplanted garden. Out of that space, inspiration can take form and build to a completed work of art with a life and energy of its own. Learning how to synchronize body and mind we discover the confidence that allows genuine expression. This workshop will be taught by Stéphane Bédard, Ikebana Master and Shambhala Art Senior Instructor. To register, please email art@shambhalaottawa.ca.
Open to all: no prerequisites.
Suggested donation: $145 (includes teas, reception and materials).
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Level I-III at Juniper Hill
Friday, April 20th
at 19:00
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Saturday, April 21st
,
Sunday, April 22nd
,
Monday, April 23rd
,
Tuesday, April 24th
,
Wednesday, April 25th
and
Thursday, April 26th
at 09:00
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You may be interested in some of this year's program offerings at Juniper Hill Retreat Centre, which is about 250 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. For more information, contact Madeline Conacher or Louis Allen at: conacher.allen@gmail.com or visit www.juniperhillretreat.org
Apr 20-26 Shambhala Training Levels 1-3
Level 1 Apr 20-22
Level 2 Apr 22-24
Level 3 Apr 24-26
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Way of Shambhala I, Level V: Open Sky
Friday, April 20th
at 19:00
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Saturday, April 21st
and
Sunday, April 22nd
from 09:00 to 17:00
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By sharpening our awareness and finding the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy—we trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca.
Instructors
:
Jessica Ouvrard
and
Shastri Henry Chapin
Prerequisite: Level IV.
Suggested donation: $145. ($195 for Level V and Course V when you register for both at the Level)
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Journey Without Goal
Five Tuesdays:
Tuesday, April 24th
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Tuesday, May 1st
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Tuesday, May 8th
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Tuesday, May 15th
and
Tuesday, May 22nd
at 20:00
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This course is an introduction to the principles of vajrayana and provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world.
"When we talk about the tantric world, we are talking about this visual, auditory, sensory world, which has not been explored or looked at properly. Nobody has bothered to actually experience it. People just take it for granted. [...] The point of tantra is to reintroduce the world to us. Having developed a calmness of mind already in our practice of meditation, we can begin to re-view the world." (Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Instructors
:
Bozica Costigliola
and
Don Adams
Readings: All readings will be from the book "Journey Without Goal" by Chögyam Trungpa (available at the Shambhala Centre).
Shambhala Training Level III, Karma and the 12 Nidanas or at least 2 Buddhist classes.
Suggested donation: $50
Register
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Way of Shambhala I, Course V: Wisdom in Everyday Life
Thursday, April 26th
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Thursday, May 3rd
,
Thursday, May 10th
,
Thursday, May 17th
, postponed to
Thursday, May 31st
;
and
Thursday, May 24th
, postponed to
Thursday, June 7th
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This last Way of Shambhala Course looks at the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skill in enriching the world are fully manifested. Here the practitioner is introduced to the vajrayana teachings of Buddhism, which reveal the sacredness of the phenomenal world. Students will receive essential instructions for transforming confused emotions and situations into wisdom as they arise.
The master warrior is no longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, but with tremendous forward vision and strength, the Dragon playfully includes everything as part of the path. In this way, the warrior is able to skilfully benefit the world.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca
Instructors
:
Jessica Ouvrard
and
Shastri Henry Chapin
Prerequisite: Fearlessness in Everyday Life course (completion of Level V is recommended).
Suggested Donation: $75 ($195 for Level V and Course V when you register for both at the Level).
Register
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Course II: Contentment in Everyday Life at Juniper Hill
Friday, May 18th
at 19:00
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Saturday, May 19th
,
Sunday, May 20th
and
Monday, May 21st
at 09:00
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You may be interested in some of this year's program offerings at Juniper Hill Retreat Centre, which is about 250 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. For more information, contact Madeline Conacher or Louis Allen at: info@juniperhillretreat.org or visit www.juniperhillretreat.org
May 18-21 Course II: Contentment in Everyday Life
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Natural Wakefulness
Five Tuesdays:
Tuesday, May 29th
,
Tuesday, June 5th
,
Tuesday, June 12th
,
Tuesday, June 19th
and
Tuesday, June 26th
at 20:00
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Wakefulness is our natural state: enlightened, complete, perfect in wisdom and compassion. It is not something outside ourselves that we need to attain or become. But it's also true that some effort is required to get in touch with it, and that effort is what spiritual practice is about.
This course is based on a book by Acharya Gaylon Ferguson which describes that effort in terms of the four foundations of mindfulness: body, feeling, mind, and sense fields.
Instructors
:
Heather Alinsangan
and
Mark Frutkin
Suggested donation: $50.00
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Shambhala Vow Interviews
Friday, June 8th
from 10:00 to 17:00
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Acharya Richard John will interview those interested in taking the Shambhala Vow on Friday, June 8th during the day. You will have a specific interview time.
Pre-requisite: Completion of Rigden or equivalent.
Register
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Way of Shambhala: Rigden
Friday, June 8th
at 19:00
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Saturday, June 9th
and
Sunday, June 10th
from 09:00 to 17:00
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Way of Shambhala I culminates in the Rigden weekend. The Rigden is a representation of our basic enlightened nature and embodies the principle of unconditional bravery. Historically, rigdens were enlightened rulers - those who could "rule their world" based on their unwavering experience of basic goodness. This weekend includes a formal transmission of windhorse practice, and study of the Six Ways of Ruling.
For more information please email: wos1@shambhalaottawa.ca
Director: Acharya Richard John
Prerequisites: Wisdom in Everyday Life and Level V, or completion of the Sacred Path program and some introductory Buddhist classes.
$165
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Shambhala Vow Ceremony
Sunday, June 10th
at 17:30
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Acharya Richard John will give the Shambhala Vow. Those receiving the vow will have an interview with him on Friday. The ceremony is open to family and friends.
Open to all.
Register
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Level I at Juniper Hill
Friday, June 22nd
at 19:00
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Saturday, June 23rd
and
Sunday, June 24th
at 09:00
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You may be interested in some of this year's program offerings at Juniper Hill Retreat Centre, which is about 250 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. For more information, contact Madeline Conacher or Louis Allen at: info@juniperhillretreat.org or visit www.juniperhillretreat.org
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Way of Shambhala II: Golden Key
Friday, June 22nd
at 19:00
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Saturday, June 23rd
,
Sunday, June 24th
and
Monday, June 25th
from 09:00 to 18:00
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This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. It teaches the practice of enriching presence, the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the natural world. Drawing wisdom from The Letter of the Golden Key, a Shambhala root text that addresses our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions, we will learn the practice of enriching presence—the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within ourselves, phenomena and the natural world.
For more information please email: wos2@shambhalaottawa.ca
This program is one of the prerequisites for Warriors’ Assembly.
Instructor
:
Shastri Henry Chapin
Prerequisite: Outrageous and Inscrutable
Suggested Donation: $160 (plus materials fee, approx. $54).
Register
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