Medicine Buddha Toronto

1) Medicine Buddha Classes   Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM beginning February 28, 2013

Medicine Buddha classes consist of practice as well as study of the ancient healing techniques that have been passed down through the centuries and continues today to help us overcome physical and psychological obstructions.  These teachings and practices are open to everyone and can benefit all levels of human experience; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Classes consist of meditation, mantra recitation, visualization and study and a talk.

Cost: By donation

Next Practice Dates:

Thursday February 28 2013 –  Medicine Buddha Practice Class Introductory Class with Q & A

 Medicine Buddha Class Series of Talks entitled       “Anatomy of Self and the Universe”: Understanding the Sacred Path of Healing”  begins Thursday March 7th until April 11th. Each class and lecture stands on its own.

Medicine Buddha Lecture Series 1 2013  

Anatomy of Self and Universe: Understanding the Sacred Path of Healing

Lecture 1

March  7  –  The Foundation of Understanding: Preparation for Study and Practice

Lecture 2

March 14 – Challenges and Opportunities: The Ten Thousand Things

Lecture 3

March 21 – Never Forgetting the Why

Lecture 4

March 28 – Contradiction is Not Separation: The Two Sides of Mind

Lecture 5

April  4    – Caring for the Self: No  I, Me, Other, or Want

Lecture 6

May 2   – Healing from Cave, Hut, to Hospital

Lecture 7

May 30   – Neuroscience and the Science of Meditation

Lecture 8

June 5  – The Power in the Shadow

Lecture 9

Aug 1 – Buddhism and Science: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives

______________(End of Lecture Series 1)__________________

Medicine Buddha Lecture Series 2 2013  

Healing as Path, Healing as Liberation: The Sacred Path of the Healer

Lecture 1

August 15 – The Wisdom of Crisis

Practice Class

Sept. 5      –  Medicine Buddha Practice Class (no lecture)

Lecture 2

Sept.  12  – Psychology, Philosophy, Religion: Faith Beyond Perception and Thought

Lecture 3

Sept.  19  – Choosing a Gate Even if You Don’t See One

Lecture 4

Sept.  26  – Sacred Relationship: Transforming Body/Mind

Lecture 5

Oct. 3  –  The Endless First Step in Action and Rest

______________(End of Lecture Series 2)__________________

Oct.10 – How to setup a home altar and practice

Please Note: 

• Each lecture stands on its own.

 

 

 

Medicine Buddha Classes will be held at:

Gaden Choling Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Centre

637 Christie St., Toronto

Ontario, M6G 3E6