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Current Classes
2009
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Sakya Center
Harvard Square
59 Church Street, Unit 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
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CLASSES AT SAKYA CENTER
NOTE: Prior to attending Classes and Events, please call the Center to make the schedule has not been changed due to unforeseen schedule conflicts: 617-256-3904
2009
December, 2009
Sundays (Afternoon)
December 13, 20, 27
Namah Yoga
Meditation and Prostration Yoga according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Donation: $10 per session
Tuesdays
December 8, 15, 22, 29
Awakening the Mind: “Bodhicitta Vivarana” by Arya Nargarjuna
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. = Ngondro Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
Text Available at Sakya Center
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
December 11, 18
Year-End Wisdom Training and Practice on the Heart Sutra
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
This two-evening mini-course will focus on the Heart Sutra to pacify emotional baggage and purify negative karma. This class will provide a year-end spiritual cleaning to start a new year. The Heart Sutra text will be provided at class.
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
November, 2009
Sundays (Afternoon)
November 1, 8, 15, 22
Namah Yoga
Meditation and Prostration Yoga according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Donation: $10 per session
Tuesdays
November 3, 10, 17, 24
Awakening the Mind: “Bodhicitta Vivarana” by Arya Nargarjuna
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. = Ngondro Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
Text Available at Sakya Center
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. = Meditation and Mantra Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
October, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
October 18, 25
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
October 6, 20, 27
(NOTE: On Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Green Tara Sadhana Instruction for those who have already received the Green Tara Initiation rather than the regularly scheduled class)
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
October 16, 23, 30
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
September, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
September 13, 20, 27
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
September 8, 15, 22
(NOTE: On Tuesday, September 29, there will be a Green Tara Initiation rather than the regularly scheduled class)
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
September 11, 18, 25
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
July, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 7
Vajrasattva Transmission and Meditation Instruction
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$20 donation
Tuesday, July 14
Guru Yoga Transmission and Meditation Instruction
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$20 donation
Tuesday, July 21
Ngondro Refuge and Bodhicitta, Transmission and Meditation Instruction
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$20 donation
Summer Break:
Classes are canceled beginning July 28 and will resume after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 8.
June, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
Tara Initiations
Tuesday, June 9
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
White Tara Initiation
To overcome the destructive emotions and for health and long life.
You will have an opportunity to make the traditional khata offering to the Lama at the end of the initiation.
Tuesday, June 16
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Red Tara Initiation
In Celebration of Mahasiddha Virupa's (the founder of the Sakya Lam Dre Cycle of Teachings) Enlightenment Day
Red Tara: To overcome the insecurities and fear and to increase self confidence and power.
Mahassida Virupa is well known as the most powerful yogi in India. To celebrate his power, the Red Tara Initiation will be held.
Please note: The Red Tara Initiation will be held instead of the previously announced Tara Tsok Offering.
You will have an opportunity to make the traditional khata offering to the Lama at the end of the initiation.
Tuesday, June 23
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Green Tara Initiation
To achieve all the ordinary siddhis and extraordinary awakening.
You will have an opportunity to make the traditional khata offering to the Lama at the end of the initiation.
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
Tuesday, June 30
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
March and April, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12, 19, 26
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 21, 28
(NOTE: On Tuesday, March 17, there will be a Green Tara Initiation rather than the regularly scheduled class)
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17, 24
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
February, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
February 1, 8, 15, 22
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
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January, 2009
Sundays (Morning)
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Tara Puja
Receive Healing, Protection and Blessings from Mother Tara through Tara Puja
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Please bring Shrine offerings like candles, flowers, or incense.
Free - Donations Accepted
Tuesdays
January 6, 13, 20, 27
Mind Training Course: "37 Bodhisattva Practices"
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.)
Fridays
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Uttaratantra
(Advanced Class restricted to senior students or with the permission of the Lama. Not a beginner’s class.)
Uttaratantra is one of the five texts originated from the Arya Maitreya which presents the Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the Buddha nature, the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of mind, untouched by changing mental states. This is an important text which forms the basis for Vajrayana practice. Thus, it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teaching.
The recommended book for the class may be purchased at Amazon.com -- Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Practice
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Class
Suggested Class Donation: $15 per class
(Work/Study available. Contact Sakya Center.) |
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