The next recitation of the The Sutra of Golden Light will happen this Sunday, July 6th, 2008. The group will be reading Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11. The reading groups are organized around 3 times, all keyed to East Coast US time: 8 am, 11 am, or 9 pm. If you [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Reminder: the next Golden Light Sutra recitation is July 6, 2008
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings And Events, Dharma at Home, Golden Light Sutra Recitation, Other Local Dharma Events on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
June and July 2008 Schedule Changes
Posted in Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events on June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No Class this Saturday, June 28 because the Inner Fire Retreat is from June 26 – June 30.
Saturday, July 5th, class is from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Unitarian Church, Reston, Sanctuary. Chittamani Tara is cancelled.
New! Mindfulness Meditations Class: Saturdays, July 19, 26, 9:15 – 10:15 am.
As always, please consult our website for changes [...]
Questions and answers about our new class: Mindfulness Meditations
Posted in Buddhism, Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events, Meditation, Meditation tips and tricks on June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Q: How does this differ from the Shantideva class?
A: This is a new class aimed at giving us a chance to meditate on the themes presented during Khensur Rinpoche’s commentary on Shantideva. Listening to the teachings is not enough, it’s equally important to meditate, and then apply the teachings in daily life. Some of the [...]
June 21 Shantideva Discussion Questions
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 24, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Chapter 4, Verse 13: Innumerable Buddhas have gone by, seeking out every sentient being; but through my own fault, I have not come into the domain of their cure.
Explain this verse using the analogy of a seed growing under the correct conditions.
Chapter 4, Verse 15: When shall I encounter the extremely rare appearance of the [...]
More Dharma gems from around the web
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Gems, Engaged Buddhism, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sacred Sites on June 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Buddhist Ecology Link is a website that provides an opportunity for people to share ideas and information on the connections between Buddhist practice and environmental awareness and action. They also have a mailing list you can join to receive regular newsletters. Also check out an excellent interview in the June/July 2008 issue [...]
Dharma on the bus
Posted in Dharma at Home on June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Overheard on the 5A Metrobus the evening that the Orange line derailed causing sardine-like buses and grumpy commuters:
“Everyone please step back, we have six or seven more people who would like to board, otherwise they’ll have to wait 40 minutes in the heat for the next bus. Make them Happy, we’re all Human Beings!”
~ bus [...]
Inner Fire Retreat Closed
Posted in Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events on June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends,
Registration for the Inner Fire Retreat is now closed. We are completely sold out, and we are no longer keeping a waiting list. If you have questions, please contact Terry Ladner at retreatregistration@guhyasamaja.org.
Just as a reminder, Khensur Rinpoche will also be offering a special Mahamudra retreat in Reston, VA in August. This is a [...]
Recordings of Khensur Rinpoche’s commentary on Shantideva’s “A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who may not already know, MP3 recordings of Khensur Rinpoche’s teachings on “A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life” are available at the following URL:
http://guhyasamaja.org/listen.htm
Enjoy!
May 31 Shantideva Discussion Questions
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Discussion Questions
What are the disadvantages of not maintaining the bodhisattva vows?
How does bodhicitta make you feel about death?
By practicing carefulness / conscientiousness, we prevent our bodhicitta from deteriorating. What exactly are we guarding against?
Suggested Readings
For those of you who have not studied the sections of the Lam Rim that explain subjects such as bodhicitta, the [...]
