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Past Classes
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Past Classes
Sakya Center
Harvard Square
59 Church Street, Unit 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
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March, 2008
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Tuesdays
(March 4, 11, 18, 25):
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (Meditation)
"Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun DragpaGyaltsen"
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Teaching - Suggested Donation $20)
Fridays
(March 7, 14, 21, 28):
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (Meditation)
"Nagarjuna's Preclous Garland: Buddhist Advice for Living and Liberation"
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Teaching - Suggested Donation $20)
Sundays
(March 2)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shamatha Instruction and Meditation - Part 2
To have a peaceful mind by overcoming emotions. (Suggested Donation $20)
(March 23)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contemplative Meditation and Instruction
To cultivate positive emotions of love and compassion. (Suggested Donation $20)
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February, 2008
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Tuesdays
Feb. 5
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Lunar Year Ending Protection and Purification Practice
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen" (Teaching: Suggested Donation $20)
Feb. 12
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Welcoming the Lunar New Year: A Month of Special Practice Focusing on One Million Mantras in Celebration of Great Prayer Festival and Miracle Performance of Buddha
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Golden Tara Initiation- to receive the benefits of wealth, good health, prosperity, abundance and long life". You will have the opportunity to make the traditional khata offering.
Feb. 19, 26
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Welcoming the Lunar New Year: A Month of Special Practice Focusing on One Million Mantras in Celebration of Great Prayer Festival and Miracle Performance of Buddha
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen" (Teaching: Suggested Donation $20)
Fridays
Feb. 1
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Lunar Year Ending Protection and Purification Practice
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Nagarjuna's Preclous Garland: Buddhist Advice for Living and Liberation" (Teaching: Suggested Donation $20)
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Welcoming the Lunar New Year: A Month of Special Practice Focusing on One Million Mantras in Celebration of Great Prayer Festival and Miracle Performance of Buddha
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Nagarjuna's Preclous Garland: Buddhist Advice for Living and Liberation" (Teaching: Suggested Donation $20)
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January, 2008
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Tuesdays
(Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)
"Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen"
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Practice Session focused on purification and protection to welcome the coming Lunar New Year)
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Teaching)
Fridays
(Jan. 4, 11, 18, 26):
"Nagarjuna's Preclous Garland: Buddhist Advice for Living and Liberation"
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Practice Session)
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Teaching)
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December, 2007
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Sundays
(Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30):
Mind Training Teaching
10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
NOTE: There is no class December 2.
Tuesdays
(Dec. 4, 11, 18):
"Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen"
Starting December 4, "Visions, Volume 3" will be used as the text. Copies are available from Sakya Center for those who don't have a copy.
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
NOTE: There is no class December 25.
Fridays
(Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28):
"Bardo Teachings on Death and Dying"
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Practice Session)
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Teaching)
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November, 2007
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Sundays
(Nov. 11, 18, 25):
Meditation and Mind Training Teaching based on "The Seven Points of Mind Training as taught by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje"
10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
NOTE: There is no class November 4.
Tuesdays
(Nov. 13, 20, 27 ):
"Meditation and Teaching on the Mystical Songs of the Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen"
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
NOTE: There is no class November 6.
Fridays
(Nov. , 9, 16, 23, 30):
"Bardo Teachings on Death and Dying"
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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October, 2007
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Sundays
(Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28):
"The Seven Points of Mind Training as taught by Chekaw Yeshe Dorje"
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Tuesdays
(Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30):
"Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism by Tasting The Mystical Experiences"
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays
(Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26):
"Tendrel: Teachings on Interdependent Origination"
Saturdays
(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27):
"Change Your Body, Free Your Mind" (2 parts)
From 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. is Yoga Practice. Then, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. is a Guided Meditation Instruction based on the Nine Stages of Shamatha Practice. REGISTRATION for both Yoga practice and for the Guided Meditation is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your reservations.
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September, 2007
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NOTE: All teachings during September are at Sakya Center at Harvard Square except the Sunday Offering Services which are at Barre Retreat Center.
Aug. 28 (Tuesday) - Transmission and Teaching on 21 Tara Praises, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 31 (Friday) - Green Tara Empowerment, 7:30 p.m. (Traditional khata offering is suggested.)
Sept. 1 (Saturday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi then 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Tai Chi is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your Tai Chi reservation.
Sept. 2 (Sunday) - Seven Points of Mind Training, 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
Sept. 4 (Tuesday) - Transmission and Teachings on 21 Tara Praises, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 5 (Wednesday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Practice then 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Yoga Practice is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your yoga reservation.
Sept. 7 (Friday) - Tara Tsok Offering (Please bring shrine offerings of candles, incense and flowers. Also, please bring vegetarian food in bite-sized portions to share with the others.)
Sept. 11 (Tuesday) - Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism by Tasting The Mystical Experiences of Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 (Wednesday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Practice then 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Yoga Practice is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your yoga reservation.
Sept. 14 (Friday) - Tendrel: Teachings on Interdependent Origination, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 (Saturday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi then 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Tai Chi is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your Tai Chi reservation.
Sept. 16 (Sunday) - Offering Service at Barre Retreat Center, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided.)
Sept. 18 (Tuesday) - Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism by Tasting The Mystical Experiences of Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen, 7:30 p.m
Sept. 19 (Wednesday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Practice then 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Yoga Practice is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your yoga reservation.
Sept. 21 (Friday) - Tendrel: Teachings on Interdependent Origination, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 22 (Saturday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi then 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Tai Chi is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your Tai Chi reservation.
Sept. 23 (Sunday) - Offering Service at Barre Retreat Center, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided.)
Sept. 25 (Tuesday) - Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism by Tasting The Mystical Experiences of Tibetan Yogi Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 26 (Wednesday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Yoga Practice then 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Yoga Practice is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your yoga reservation.
Sept. 28 (Friday) - Tendrel: Teachings on Interdependent Origination, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 (Saturday) - Change Your Body, Free Your Mind (2 Parts): 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi then 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Open House Meditation and Mantra Practice. REGISTRATION for Tai Chi is required. Call 617-256-3904 to make your Tai Chi reservation.
Sept. 30 (Sunday) - Offering Service at Barre Retreat Center, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided.)
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Schedule Prior to September, 2007
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Sundays — 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Open house and Introduction to Buddhism:
“The Seven Points of Mind Training” as taught by Chekaw Yeshe Dorje
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Tuesdays— 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Teaching and meditation session:
“Abhidharmakosa” by Vasubandhu
The Abhidharmakosa is one of the most basic and important texts indispensable to understanding the Mahayana and Vajrayana paths. It is a detailed study of The Four Noble Truths, divided into eight chapters.
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Fridays — 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Tasting the Mystical Experiences of the Yogis of Tibet:
“The Mystical Songs of Jetsun Rinpoche Dragpa Gyaltsen:
The Great Song of Experience”
“The Great Song of Experience” was composed by Jetsun Rinpoche Dragpa Gyaltsen (1127-1216), the third founding master of the Sakya tradition. This Song captures the essence of the Buddhist teachings with respect to view, meditation and conduct and the result, Buddhahood. The English translation of this masterpiece can be found in Visions, Volume 1 published by Manjushri Press, and can be purchased at the Sakya Center for $10.00. Lama Migmar will be giving lectures on this and all other Songs written by Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen throughout 2006-2007.
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Saturdays—6:00-7:30 p.m.
Vajrayogini Practice
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Every Third Saturday — 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Manjushri Temple, 5 Candlewood Way, Shrewsbury, MA
Green Tara Puja and Vegetarian Pot Luck Lunch
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