Date(s) - September 25, 2015 - September 27, 2015
All Day
The Path of Compassionate Action
With Senior Tergar Instructor Myoshin Kelley
Hosted by the Vancouver, BC Tergar Practice Group
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Imagine being able to stay open, grounded, and responsive when you encounter suffering in the world. Though our habitual patterns often prompt us to ignore or try to move away from suffering, there is another option. We can use the challenges of life as opportunities to nourish wisdom and compassion and find true happiness. In Buddhism, one of the most powerful ways to strengthen these qualities is a set of practices known as the six paramitas.
The six paramitas are generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, meditation and wisdom. These qualities are the natural expression of the awakened mind. In exploring the paramitas, we will learn how they support us in the here and now and enrich how we live our lives. This journey leads us beyond a limited sense of self to a heart that is open and at ease.
In this weekend retreat, Senior Tergar Instructor Myoshin Kelley will guide us through an exploration of the six paramitas, showing how these qualities of heart and mind can support us on the path of awakening. Our time together will include presentations on the six paramitas by Myoshin, DVD teachings by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, as well as guided meditations and discussion.
This retreat is open to both beginning and experienced meditators. There are no prerequisites, but if you have not previously attended a meditation retreat, we recommend that you take Tergar’s free online “Introduction to Meditation” course before the retreat.
When:
Friday, September 25, 2015, 7pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27, 2015, 9am – 5pm
Where:
The Music Box
1564 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1
Click here for map
Cost:
Basic Level: $140 CAD
Sponsor Level: $200 CAD*
Senior (65+)/Student (enrolled full-time): $85 CAD
Work/Study available (please inquire): $55 CAD
* Your generosity at the sponsor level enables us to offer work/study scholarships to those who otherwise could not attend. Thank You!
Please note: We make final arrangements for weekend events ten days before the event start day. If you cancel after that time, there will be a $25 CAD administration fee.
Contact:
Franka Cordua-von Specht
[email protected]
604-842-2226
Location
The Music Box, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada