2008 Special Events |
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For a brief preview of upcoming events in 2008, see our At a Glance. Jluy 20: Practicing Contentment in Difficult Times Day Course in Jacksonville Practicing Contentment in Difficult Times Day Course in Jacksonville Jacksonville (Neptune Beach) with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher Carol Lutker International Summer Festival 2008 with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Empowerment and commentary on the practice of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara, and commentary to the book Universal Compassion Friday July 25 - Saturday August 9 At the International Summer Festival 2008, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant empowerment and commentary on the practice of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara, and commentary to the book Universal Compassion. The Festival will be held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England. Please visit the International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website for more information and online booking. Rejoicing in Good Fortune ~ Half-Day Course in Sarasota A Meditation Course at Kadampa Meditation Center Florida Jealousy is a mind that feels unhappy seeing other good qualities or happiness. It causes us to feel competitive, threatened or resentful of others, or discouraged and insecure about ourself. In this special course, we’ll be looking at how to overcome this inner enemy and replace it with an inner peace and happiness coming from meditation on rejoicing. We’ll be using special ancient teachings from the Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva presented in the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on how to overcome jealousy. By learning to overcome this mind of jealousy we can feel happy and confident in the presence of others, able to delight in their good fortune without hesitation. Cost: $35 ( $20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. Kadampa Meditation Center, 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234. To pre-register please call (941) 373-1600 or email kmc@meditationinflorida.org Making Relationships Work ~ Half-Day Course in Fort Lauderdale A Meditation Course at Drolma Buddhist Center A half-day course using Buddha’s teachings to help us get along -- making friends and spiritual progress! Cost: $35 ( $20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. Drolma Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Road, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Please call (954) 537-9191 to pre-register, or email drolma_admin@meditationinflori Rejoicing in Good Fortune ~ Half-Day Course in Tampa Bay A Meditation Course at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center Jealousy is a mind that feels unhappy seeing other good qualities or happiness. It causes us to feel competitive, threatened or resentful of others, or discouraged and insecure about ourself. In this special course, we’ll be looking at how to overcome this inner enemy and replace it with an inner peace and happiness coming from meditation on rejoicing. We’ll be using special ancient teachings from the Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva presented in the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on how to overcome jealousy. By learning to overcome this mind of jealousy we can feel happy and confident in the presence of others, able to delight in their good fortune without hesitation. Cost: $35 ( $20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. Please call (727) 797-9770 to pre-register, or email parbawatiya@meditationinflorid Echoes of Light ~ Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni in Orlando A Special Empowerment Weekend at Vajrapani Buddhist Center This is a rare opportunity to recieve the powerful blessings of the founder of Buddhism, Buddha Shakyamuni, in a blissful ritual ceremony. This special weekend is a celebration of six years of Kadam Dharma in Orlando and, through the kindness of the Meditation Master the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the empowerment will be granted by Vajrapani Resident Teacher Ricc Bishop. This empowerment is an ancient Buddhist Tantric ritual and takes the form of lineage instruction and and blissful guided meditations. During this weekend Ricc will also be giving teachings on the Kadampa Way Of Life, drawing on the special oral teachings given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang at the 2007 Spring Dharma Festival in England. Dreamlike Reality Meditation Day Course, at Drolma Buddhist Center A Meditation Day Course on Buddha's teachings on Ultimate Truth Emptiness, at Drolma Buddhist Center On this course we'll explore Buddha's teachings on the ultimate nature of reality - emptiness. When we investigate ultimate truth we discover that the source of all our problems and unhappiness cannot be found outside our mind. By gaining personal experience of ultimate truth emptiness through meditation, we can develop a deep and stable inner peace that is not disturbed by changing external conditions. Eventually, we can attain the permanent peace of enlightenment, or nirvana. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Cost: $35 ( $20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. Drolma Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Road, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Please call (954) 537-9191 to pre-register, or email drolma_admin@meditationinflorid Clear Light Mind ~ The six stages of training in Mahamudra Weekend Retreat in Tampa Bay A Special Weekend Retreat at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center Mahamudra is a Sanskrit word that means union of bliss and emptiness, the very essence of Buddhist Tantric meditation. "If you realize your own mind, you will become a Buddha. You should not seek enlightenment elsewhere." Buddha Shakyamuni These teachings are open to everyone who wishes to learn how to meditate on the mind, and especially suitable for those who have attended a Je Tsongkhapa or Buddha Heruka empowerment. Cost: $50 ($30 students/limited income) and includes some meals. Center Sponsors receive a discount. Enquire about available accommodations. Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. Please call (727)797-9770 to pre-register, or email parbawatiya@meditationinflorid A Pure Life ~ Lay Pratimoksha Vow Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale A Special Course at Drolma Buddhist Center If we become pure, our world becomes pure, and we experience pure
happiness. The practice of pure moral discipline is the foundation of
all other spiritual realizations. In particular, it is the essential
basis for meditative concentration and wisdom. Cost: $35 ( $20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. Drolma Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Road, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Please call (954) 537-9191 to pre-register, or email drolma_admin@meditationinflori International Fall Festival 2008 with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Empowerment and commentary to the practice of Prajnaparamita October 31 - November 7 The 2008 International Fall Festival will be held in France. Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant empowerment and commentary to the practice of Prajnaparamita. Please visit the International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website for more information and online booking. |