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August 1, 2008
Refuge and Precepts Offered
At 7:00 PM, next Tuesday, August 5, the anniversary of the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma (Buddha Shakyamuni's first teaching), Lama Deshek will give us the opportunity to formally take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Taking refuge is the traditional demarcation between Buddhist and non-Buddhist.
Following refuge he will offer the five lay precepts of which we can choose to take however many we feel ready for, from zero to all five.
Attending the ceremony to observe, or even repeating the vows and refuge, doesn't mean you have become a Buddhist. It depends entirely on what you resolve in your heart at that time.
We hope you will make every effort to be present, whether as a participant or as a friend, to share in this special occasion.
July 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Your Holiness!
Special Event Scheduled for Sunday, July 6th
COME HELP US CELEBRATE HIS HOLINESS' BIRTHDAY!
1:OO PM, POTLUCK
BRING YOUR FAVORITE VEGETARIAN DISH TO SHARE
EVERYONE WELCOME!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN US
ON THIS AUSPICIOUS OCCASION.
IF YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT,
BRING IT ALONG AS WELL...
YOU MAY HAVE TO PLAY FOR YOUR DINNER ;)
June 10, 2008
Father's Day
Our regularly scheduled class and Sadhana practice will be cancelled on Sunday, June 15th. We hope everyone has a great day with their family, and our regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, June 17th.
May 6, 2008
Reminder to check the Schedule
Please remember to check the schedule often. We regularly meet on Tuesday nights for our weekly Worship Service led by the Ven. Tenzin Deshek, and now offer an Introduction to Buddhism class early Sunday afternoon, before our weekly Sadhana practice.
Keep an eye out for special events, and we hope to see everyone very soon!
April 2, 2008
Intro to Buddhism Class Announced
We are pleased to announce that starting on Sunday, April 20th, we will be offering an Introduction to Buddhism Class & Discussion Group, focusing on the basics of Buddhism.
The discussions will be led by two of our members, Clare Clifford & Nick Timkovich, and will be held every Sunday from 1pm to 2pm at Losel Maitri, directly before our weekly Chenresig Sadhana practice. The class will use Thubten Chodron's Buddhism for Beginners as a study text (copies are available for purchase at the center, if needed).
We invite anyone and everyone who is interested in learning more about Buddhism to come to the class.
More information will be provided in the future about the class, so please check back often!
February 5, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
As the week of the Tibetan New Year reaches us, this week will be full of celebrations.
Tonight, February 5th, after our regularly scheduled Book Study, one of our members will be sharing some breathtaking photographs from a recent trip to Tibet!
Also, on Thursday, February 7th, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, we will gather for the first day of the Tibetan New Year, also called Lama Losar (The day Tibetans visit their teachers and offer prayers at the temple).
We will be reciting the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Following Prayers, the traditional Losar fare of Sweet Rice and Tea will be served.
Finally, on Sunday, February 10th, we will have our annual Pot Luck meal at 1:30pm. Come celebrate the Year of the Earth Mouse! Bring your friends and family, along with your favorite vegetarian dish to share.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
GREAT FOOD, PRAYER FLAG RAISING, MUSIC, GAMES,
TRADITIONAL TIBETAN DRESS (worn by the adventurous)!
***AND***
TREATS FOR EVERYONE WEARING MOUSE EARS!
January 15, 2008
There is now an online Photo Gallery of pictures taken by our members of the Mandala and the Dismantling Ceremony held on Sunday, January 13th. Many Thanks to Kevin Smith for setting it up for us!
We are now following our normal schedule of Book Study and Service on Tuesdays, and Sadhana on Sundays. We hope that everyone will join us!
January 8, 2008
MANDALA DISMANTLING
The Mandala which Lama Deshek constructed in December and has been on display at Losel Maitri will be dismantled on Sunday, January 13th at 2:45pm, directly following the Chenresig Sandhana practice held at 2pm. Please come join us for our weekly practice and the wonderful ceremony to follow!
Book Study
Also, in our weekly Book Study, held on Tuesday evenings at 6pm, we will begin to read How to Meditate, by Kathleen McDonald.
It covers meditation techniques from the basics to more advanced topics.
We will be studying the Second Edition, which has the red cover, and is available from most book sellers, including Snow Lion Publications.
We hope everyone will come to read and discuss this book with us!
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