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
