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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-09-05/
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