Chokhor Duchen Nyungne, with Lama Karuna Tara
| July 10, 2013 | to | July 13, 2013 |
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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
Chokhor Duchen is one of the four great occasions of the Buddha’s life. It represents the moment he first turned the wheel of Dharma by teaching on the Four Noble Truths.
Teachings are given on the 10th. The fast begins on the 11th and ends with breakfast on the 13th. Read More
Faces of Compassion: Bringing the Bodhisattva Archetypes to Life, with Taigen Dan Leighton
| July 10, 2013 | to | July 14, 2013 |
Zen Mountain Monastery
This retreat explores the seven major bodhisattva figures of East Asian Mahayana Buddhism, and their spiritual practices and iconographic depictions. These archetypal figures Read More
Chado: The Way of Tea, with Andrew Hobai Pekarik
| July 12, 2013 | to | July 14, 2013 |
Zen Mountain Monastery
The Japanese tea ceremony is a unique form of Zen art, merging the sophisticated aesthetic of the Zen arts and careful attention to detail with the ordinary act of making a cup of tea. Read More
Weekend Retreat: Tibet’s Time Machine and the Activism of Global Happiness
| July 12, 2013 | to | July 14, 2013 |
New York City
Friday, July 12, 7-9 PM
Saturday, July 13, 10 AM-5 PM
This practice-based weekend workshop with Joe Loizzo introduces the futuristic science and contemplative activism Read More
Living Brush: A Calligraphic Exploration, with Barbara Bash
| July 13, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
In taking up creative expression as Buddhist practice, what is in the mind — and may be hidden from our awareness — suddenly becomes manifest. In brush painting, we see it on the sheet before our eyes. This allows us to practice and let go of what may be hindering our moving forward in spiritual practice Read More
Two-Day Empowerments for Peace and Awakening by His Holiness the Sakya Trizin
| July 13, 2013 | to | July 14, 2013 |
Please visit www.sakya.net for detailed information.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
9 AM: Doors open
10 AM: Green Tara Empowerment and 21 Tara Praise Transmission to overcome fear and suffering Read More
Empowering Our Lives with Meaning: A Monastic Youth Dathun at Gampo Abbey
| July 13, 2013 | to | August 10, 2013 |
In ancient India, at the age of 29,
Prince Siddhartha left his life of transient material occupations in search of liberation from the endless cycle of unease and dissatisfaction that no amount of distraction or entertainment could ease.
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Family Camp July 19th—July 27th at Dorje Denma Ling
| July 19, 2013 4:00 pm | to | July 27, 2013 9:00 am |
This is a remarkable opportunity to take time together, away from the regular pressures of our lives, and allow love and joy to envelope us. Bring the grandparents, a family friend, your nephew-take the opportunity to gather together and enjoy the qualities of sweet summer life.
In the mornings there will be engaging programs for children while parents and other family members have time for meditation practice, study, relaxation, contemplative walks, etc. In the afternoons and evenings there will be both structured and spontaneous family activities: go to the beach, visit a local farm, fly kites, enjoy supervised evening campfires, singing and games.
To learn more follow this link: http://dorjedenmaling.org/program-details/?id=125759
Facing Fear: Illuminating and Moving through Anxiety, with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei
| July 19, 2013 | to | July 21, 2013 |
Zen Mountain Monastery
No hindrance in the mind, no hindrance therefore no fear. — Heart Sutra
We live in a time of anxiety. Within our ever-changing, ever-challenging world — from the close circle of our personal lives to national, global, and planetary Read More
The Virtue of Harmony: Gifts and Challenges of the Sangha Treasure, with Ryushin Sensei
| July 20, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
For many Buddhist practitioners, sangha — the community of fellow practitioners — presents the greatest challenge and opportunity for practice and training. Read More
True Expression: A Zen Immersion in Yoga, Meditation, Writing, and the Arts, with Peter Levitt
| July 20, 2013 | to | July 27, 2013 |
For the first time ever, poet and Zen Master Peter Levitt will be offering a 7-day retreat on Salt Spring Island, in British Columbia.
The retreat is limited to 35 participants, and registration closes on May 15. For more information, and to register, click here.
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Tao Shiatsu and Sangha World Gathering in Thailand
| July 20, 2013 | to | July 30, 2013 |
An experience that you have never had in your whole life!
Healing holiday, Nembutsu chants and healing, Power of Ki workshops, study Tao shiatsu, practice Ki Shin Do ( a spiritual martial art), find your life’s purpose. Four-star hotel, beach location, international team of organizers and leaders. Children and families welcome! Read More
Awakening Retreat, with Anam Thubten
| July 26, 2013 | to | July 28, 2013 |
Wonderwell Mountain RefugeAnam Thubten joins Natural Dharma Fellowship Sangha at Wonderwell! The focus of this retreat is to unburden ourselves from mental habits that cause unnecessary suffering and to realize our natural state, which is the inner dimension of peace, joy, and love. Anam Thubten invites everyone to experience this spiritual transformation Read More
