Shantidevaโs Bodhisattvaโs Way of Life was composed in the 8th century and is among the most beloved and inspiring works in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. With the motivation of unselfishly helping others, a bodhisattva aspires to follow in the footsteps of the Buddha. Shantideva gives detailed instructions on the benefits and methods of living in…
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Delam, or the Easy Path, composed by the Third Panchen Lama, is a multi-dimensional map that, when followed with genuine effort, will help us remove limitations imposed by fear and confusion, and open our hearts and minds to reach their fullest potential. Delam presents aspects of life for meditation that will deepen our relationship with…
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About Demo Rinpoche Buddhist psychology recognizes fifty-one mental faculties that affect our mind in positive and negative ways. Within that context Demo Rinpoche will explore the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, where ignorance affects our actions through the negative mental faculties. Those negative actions result in negative karma. Understanding how the mind works gives us…
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Focusing awareness on present-moment sensory experiences of the body and breath is a foundational meditational practice that helps bring stillness to the agitated mind and provides opportunity to strengthen and focus attention. Learning to focus our awareness on somatic sensations within our bodies such as our breath, while sitting, lying down, or engaged in movement,…
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The Heart Sutra refers to Buddha Shakyamuniโs teachings on the perfection of wisdom. Wisdom, carefully developed through questioning previously unexplored assumptions about how we, others and the world exists, can open our eyes to the true nature of reality, as it is. About Demo Rinpoche DATES/TIMES – Friday – Sunday, June 18 – 20Friday –…
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What is the basic belief system of Buddhism? Who is Buddha? What does Buddha say about the meaning and purpose of life? Join Demo Rinpoche to further explore these questions about Buddhist Philosophy. About Demo Rinpoche DATE/TIMES – Saturday, February 20 SUGGESTED READING for purchase: Gelek Rimpoche: Heart Sutra – Self and Selflessness Guy Newland:…
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