Special Courses

Empowerment of White Tara

September 11 and 12
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White Tara is a Buddha whose function is to bestow long life, wisdom, and good fortune. If we rely upon her with faith, she will protect us from diseases, the dangers of fire, and other disasters. It is said that living beings receive Tara's blessings as swiftly as the wind moves because she is the manifestation of the wind element of all the Buddhas.

Gen Losel will grant the empowerment and give a commentary to the practice along with a guided retreat to develop familiarity with the practice.

An empowerment is a special way of making a strong connection with an Enlightened Being - and a means to develop enlightened qualities very quickly.

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Cost: $60 (empowerment only) ~ $80 (empowerment and retreat)
A vegetarian lunch will be served both days
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Facing Death

September 18, 25, October 2, and 9
3pm - 5pm facing

We are alive; therefore, we will die. This is the simplest, most obvious truth of our existence, and yet few of us have really come to terms with it. In this series of four teachings, Gen Losel will give an unparalled Buddhist insight into death and dying, helping us to develop an awareness of our own and other's mortality in a way that will enrich and transform our lives.

Each class includes teachings, guided meditations, discussion and refreshments.

Cost: $55 for the whole series which includes a copy of the book;
"Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully." Preregistration is required

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Introduction to Buddhism

September 25
9am - 1pm

Buddhism has something for everyone, whether it is finding peace of mind through meditation, gaining a positive perspective on life, or entering and progressing along a spiritual path. This is a perfect course for those who want to find out more about Buddhist beliefs and practice.

Please note: Registration and refreshments occur from 9:00-9:30am. Class starts promply at 9:30, please allow time for parking.

Cost: $30
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Taming the Wild Elephant Mind

October 9
9am - 1pm

Because our mind is uncontrolled, we find it difficult to stay peaceful and happy. In this course, Gen Losel will explain how to guard our mind against negativity and maintain a good heart throughout all our actions.

Please note: Registration and refreshments occur from 9:00-9:30am. Class starts promply at 9:30, please allow time for parking.

Cost: $30
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Learn to Meditate

November 6
9am - 1pm

We all want to have a peaceful mind, this course gives us the methods and confidence to achieve it! This is a perfect opportunity for those new to meditation to learn all the basics. Unless we can maintain happy and peaceful minds continuously - we still need to learn to meditate!
Includes teachings, guided meditations, discussion and refreshments.
This course is for everyone!

Please note: Registration and refreshments occur from 9:00-9:30am. Class starts promply at 9:30, please allow time for parking.

Cost: $30
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The Wheel of Life

November 20
9am - 5pm

This ancient Buddhist diagram is much more than a work of art. In this course Gen Losel will explain how this drawing by Buddha Shakyamuni contains a profound teaching about the entire path to freedom and lasting happiness. Followed by a showing of the play, "The Wheel of Life" which was filmed during a Kadampa festival.
A vegetarian lunch will be served

Cost: $45
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Purifying Negativity

December 4
9am - 1pm

All of our experiences arise from the karmic potentials we carry within our mind. Through the practice of purification we can learn how to purify all of our negative karma which will create the space in our mind to gain spiritual realizations. Followed by an optional Vajrasattva retreat. Please check the retreat page for more information.

Please note: Registration and refreshments occur from 9:00-9:30am. Class starts promply at 9:30, please allow time for parking.

Cost: $30
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