Fall 2008 Class Schedule

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About Lama Thupten Gyaltsen Dorje: Lama Thupten Gyaltsen Dorje (Jerry Gardner) is the resident teacher of Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa and has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 33 years. He was ordained as Lama in 1997 and is a master instructor of Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong.

• THE HEART OF PRACTICE
  

  A continuing evening class with Lama Thupten Dorje Gyaltsen focusing on the intermediate theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhism for Buddhists at heart and in training.

  • On-going group practice. Public welcome.
  • Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • *$5 per session suggested donation
• GREEN TARA PRACTICE

  Green Tara is the female manifestation of past, present, and future Buddhas. This morning practice invokes positive energy for the health, happiness, and prosperity of all beings.
  

  • Open, on-going practice. Public welcome
  • Tuesday and Thursday Mornings
  • 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
  • *$5 per session suggested donation
• MEDITATION AND WALKING MEDITATION
  

  Enhance natural peace, clarity and awareness. Open to anyone interested in meditation.

  • Saturdays
  • October 4th - November 22nd, 2008
  • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
"drop-in" class - $5 per session suggested donation*
• INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHISM
  

  Introductory course focusing on the life of Buddha Shakyamuni and core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with an emphasis on study, contemplation and practice in daily life.
  

  • 8-week course
  • Tuesdays, begins September 30th, 2008
  • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
  • $50 course tuition fee*
  • Register at first class

• BEGINNING PRACTICE COURSE
  

  Pre-requisite: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism or permission from Lama Thupten.

  • 8-week course
  • Thursdays, begins October 2nd, 2008
  • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
  • $50 course tuition fee*
  • Register at first class

• Sunday Pujas

  Join our Sangha for our ongoing, weekly traditional group practice. Puja is the ceremonial practice of awakening our natural qualities of wisdom and compassion through prayer and recitation of mantras.

• COMPASSION PRACTICE
  (Chenrezig Puja)
  

  Increase compassion while healing oneself and others. This practice is recited in ENGLISH.
  

  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Sundays

• MAIN PUJA PRACTICE
  
  
  • On-going group practice. Public welcome
  • Every Sunday
  • 11 am to 1 pm
    
  • *$5 per session suggested donation

* In Buddhist practice, one can gain merit through the practice of generosity which includes the giving of donations.