Oakville/Burlington Group
This group which began in Oakville, led by Dekyi Lee Oldershaw, former nun and founder of Lamp on the Path has been meeting each third Tuesday of every month for several years. We are pleased to announce that we have moved into the former rector's house next to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3445 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington Ontario (just west of Walker's Line) and now have a full program almost each day of the week!
The group started with an overview of the the Stages of the Path to Awakening, and has been discussing specific topics of Buddhist philosopy and practice. These 'juicy' topics are now being run on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 pm as well as offering Wednesday evenings of Deepening Dharma, special chanting ceremonies, and bi-weekly Friday Film nights.
Recently it appears there may be growing interest in emphasizing meditation practice and a program called How to Meditate is taking place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Check the calendar and our home page for dates and details.
For more information or to suggest a topic for discussion please contact us, or call (905)-296-3728.
MEDITATION
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MEDITATION is offered every Tuesday evening at this time led by senior students. Suggested donation $10
TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS SELF-HEALING
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Offered every Tuesday evening at this time, and led by facilitators trained by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw. Practical transformation of a personal challenge that you are facing today, whether physical or emotional. Suggested donation $10
JUST BEING THERE with Shelley Urlando and Lesia Tymochenko
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Do you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the world? Need a welcoming resting place? Maybe you're looking for someone to lend an ear or Just Be There? Perhaps you might enjoy a peaceful stroll around the grounds, some time for quiet reflection, or simply to savour a cup of your favourite tea on the deck.
MIND AND ITS POTENTIAL with Gen Ngawang Choklay
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Let us re-invite you to these informal and informative living room chats. Please note the new time and the format change - registration is not necessary, just come along for one evening or for all 3 remaining sessions.
MOVIE NIGHT
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Tonight’s film is Eve and the Fire Horse (2005) The story of a Chinese Canadian girl growing up in Vancouver. Hers is a traditional Chinese immigrant family where Confucian doctrines, superstitious obsessions and divine visions abound.
MEDITATION
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MEDITATION is offered every Tuesday evening at this time and is led by senior students. Suggested donation $10
TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS SELF-HEALING
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Every Tuesday evening and led by facilitators trained by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw. Practical transformation of a personal challenge that you are facing today, whether physical or emotional. Suggested donation $10
JUST BEING THERE with Shelley Urlando and Lesia Tymochenko
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Do you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the world? Need a welcoming resting place? Maybe you're looking for someone to lend an ear or Just Be There? Perhaps you might enjoy a peaceful stroll around the grounds, some time for quiet reflection, or simply to savour a cup of your favourite tea on the deck.
MIND AND ITS POTENTIAL with Gen Ngawang Choklay
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Let us re-invite you to these informal and informative living room chats. Please note the new time and the format change - registration is not necessary, just come along tonight for our last session. This particular series is a foundation on which to build an understanding of your mind based on the teachings of the Buddha, from perception to Buddha nature.
BETTER BODY, BETTER MIND - VEGETARIAN COOKING with Lesia Tymochenko and friends
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This once a month cooking class will introduce you to vegetarian cooking and a great deal more. Share the kitchen with Lesia and friends as they prepare vegetarian foods based on various ayurvedic and ethnic traditions. While you’re having fun, you’ll learn to build a better body and better mind.
HAPPY MIND, HEALTHY BODY - A TIBETAN MEDICINE PERSPECTIVE with Amji Kelsang Dorjee
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Our Better Body, Better Mind series continues with a very special guest, a trained traditional Tibetan doctor and herbalist. He will talk on the basic concept of Tibetan medicine and how it helps with depression and mental disorders – its diagnosis and treatment, followed by time for questions. Suggested donation $30.
BUDDHIST PRACTICE NIGHT
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Green Tara for healing and quick compassionate help and blessings. By donation
MEDITATION
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MEDITATION is offered every Tuesday evening at this time and is led by senior students. Suggested donation $10
TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS SELF-HEALING
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Offered every Tuesday evening and led by facilitators trained by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw. Practical transformation of a personal challenge that you are facing today, whether physical or emotional. Suggested donation $10
JUST BEING THERE with Shelley Urlando and Lesia Tymochenko
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Do you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the world? Need a welcoming resting place? Maybe you're looking for someone to lend an ear or Just Be There? Perhaps you might enjoy a peaceful stroll around the grounds, some time for quiet reflection, or simply to savour a cup of your favourite tea on the deck.
DEEPENING DHARMA
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Join us this week as we watch a video talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and then discuss and reflect on it. Suggested donation $10
MOVIE NIGHT
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Tonight’s film is Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion (2002) Ten years in the making, this is an epic story of courage and a definitive exploration of a legendary subject.
SACRED SPACES, ALTARS AND OFFERINGS with Frankie Worobec and Heather Moore
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This series continues with an exploration of altars and sacred spaces from a multi-faith perspective... Christian, Buddhist, New Age, the altar is central to many spiritual paths.
BUDDHIST PRACTICE NIGHT
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Chenrezig, the practice of the deity of Compassion. By donation
TRANSFORMATIVE MINDFULNESS SELF-HEALING
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Offered every Tuesday evening and led by facilitators trained by Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw. Practical transformation of a personal challenge that you are facing today, whether physical or emotional. Suggested donation $10
JUST BEING THERE with Shelley Urlando and Lesia Tymochenko
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Do you need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the world? Need a welcoming resting place? Maybe you're looking for someone to lend an ear or Just Be There? Perhaps you might enjoy a peaceful stroll around the grounds, some time for quiet reflection, or simply to savour a cup of your favourite tea on the deck.
DEEPENING DHARMA
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A further video teaching by His Holiness The Dalai Lama followed by discussion and reflection.
Suggested donation $10
TGIF AT THE CENTRE
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Come and spend Halloween night here at the Centre. Relax and celebrate the end of your work week, wind down with friends and good conversation. Check out the tea assortment and the comfy couches!
