This meetup focuses on Theravada Buddhism which comes from Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka. Theravada (pronounced “terraVAHduh”), the “Doctrine of the Elders,” is the only survivor among the early schools of Buddhism, and is generally regarded as the oldest, most orthodox, and most conservative form of Buddhism. It is relatively uninfluenced by other indigenous belief systems. It is believed to have survived intact from the 500 Elders, who followed in the tradition of the monks of the first Buddhi …
Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at the Douglas Community Centre (20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley). If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.
Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at Tilopa Kadampa Buddhist Centre near Commercial Drive & Broadway in Vancouver. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.
Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at Dorjechang Buddhist Centre on South Fraser Way near Clearbrook in Abbotsford. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.
Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at Ocean Park Library 12854 17 Avenue, Surrey. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you. Sponsored by Dorjechang Buddhist Centre
Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism in North Vancouver. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.
We are a community of fun, relaxed and spiritual people, who study, discuss Buddha's teachings and practice them while living and enjoying our modern lives. This group is for those who seek a fresh, practical and direct experience of what Buddhism is all about. We meet every Wednesday at 8pm. Meetings start with a short introductory talk about Buddhism, and continue into a half hour meditation session. The Buddhist meditation is free, guided in English, doesn't require any special clothes, and d …
The Kadampa Temple is located in Ballard and offers a complete range of meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest: weekly drop-in classes, day workshops, short and long retreats and in-depth study programs. There are also numerous branch locations around the Puget Sound area offering weekly introductory classes. Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha (982-1054 CE) an Indian Buddhist Master largely responsible for the reintroduction of Budd …
… It is a unique meditation lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. This group is dedicated to support the meditation group in Seattle under the Guidance of His Eminence Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche and Kenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche and under the spiritual protection of His Holiness XVII Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje.
More at our webpage: http://www.dharmakaya.org/
This group welcomes Sunshine Coast residents who are interested in working with the path of the Shamatha (Peaceful Abiding) style of meditation and study as presented by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, his son and dharma heir the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Shambhala community which they guide. I am a student of the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and an aspiring teacher of meditation within the lineages of Shambhala Buddhism held by him. / I maintain a daily meditation practice and encourage participants …
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We are a group of students who study and practice Buddhism together in the Seattle area. Our teacher, Younge Khachab Rinpoche, visits Seattle several times a year to give teachings and meditation instruction. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about Buddhism philosophy or meditation to join us.
… This is the quarterly schedule of Buddhism and Meditation courses which are posted at: http://www.theravada.ca/calendar/
We will explore various ways to meditate to help us understand what we are experiencing physically, emotionally, spiritually and cognitively and to help us decrease stress in the city.
Come join us on the journey :)
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Welcome to Meditate in Coquitlam and Burnaby, hosted by Tilopa Kadampa Buddhist Centre. We look forward to seeing you at classes. Please RSVP to let us know if you are coming and thanks for joining.
ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …
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This is a private group for participants of the Shakgya retreat under the guidance of HE Kilung Jigme Rinpoche.
We laugh! About 45 minutes of laughing just for the health of it. Guided exercises to produce real or fake laughter, doesn't matter. Not much stretching, but wear comfortable cloths. Reduce stress, anxiety and worry. Increase endorphins, reduce cortisol and strengthen your immune system. People who laugh together like each other! Laughter breaks down the barriers, connects people and helps build trust. It is easy to feel good towards someone who is laughing.
Buddha Jewel Zen Center and Monastery celebrates it's second year in Seattle. This meetup group offers information to everyone about the Zen Center and it's upcoming classes and events. The monastery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday 9am-9pm. Your welcome to come in for a tour and meet the Dharma Masters. all classes are free, all support comes from your generous donation (dana).
We are a welcoming religious community that honours and includes a range of beliefs. We respect the insights that have been expressed within all the great religions and philosophies of the world. We guard the right of the human mind to follow the light of reason. We meet Sundays from mid-September to Mid-June. Services focus on issues of everyday spirituality and ethical living as well as broad-based religious and social justice concerns. Our children’s program promotes social justice, open-min …
Please join for a friendly gathering, to share presence, inspirations about the work of Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth, The Power of Now, Stillness Speaks), pointers of non-duality, and how to cultivate joyful living for the benfit of all beings. If you have any question, want to connect through Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Meetup Facebook page etc. please feel free to use: http://www.amareway.org/tolle/
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… It is not about Buddhism (or religion) -- hence, it is suitable for people of different background or faiths. It has been much commended by its many appreciative students in Thailand and across North America. For more detail information on the course, please visit pages: “About the Vancouver Meditation Class” "2012 Meditation Course Class Schedule" For more information on the Willpower Institute, visit our page "The Willpower Institute" Willpower Institute Meditation Centre Yanviriya Budd …
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