tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291815672024-02-28T13:37:44.948-08:00Mahasangha-BC IslandsA resource for the events of Buddhist groups on the Islands of British Columbia, CanadaEshu Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07012223126101478762noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-59082466625794011442019-09-26T21:28:00.001-07:002022-03-03T22:03:35.834-08:00
SALT SPRING ZEN CIRCLE AUTUMN
STUDY RETREAT
“Zen practice helps us to become intimate with ourselves, and through this, with the world at large. Few joys are greater than practicing this with others.” – Eihei Peter Levitt
Zen Meditation and Study Retreat
For Beginning and Experienced Meditators alike.
7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24 to
1:30 p.m. Salt Spring Zen Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05290327793913213825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-76131203723959807632019-02-19T12:23:00.000-08:002019-02-19T12:27:29.695-08:00
ANNUAL SPRING ZEN RETREAT ON SALT SPRING ISLAND April 4th to 7th, 2019
Salt Spring Zen Circle, which practices in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, author of the classic Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, will be offering our annual Spring Retreat, called sesshin, at the beautiful Gatehouse and gardens of Stowel Lake Salt Spring Zen Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05290327793913213825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-27626404088837402972017-09-11T12:59:00.000-07:002017-09-11T13:26:58.273-07:00
SALT SPRING ZEN CIRCLE AUTUMN
STUDY RETREAT
“Zen practice helps us to become intimate with ourselves, and through this, with the world at large. Few joys are greater than practicing this with others.” – Eihei Peter Levitt
Zen Meditation and Study Retreat
For Beginning and Experienced Meditators alike.
7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 to
1:30 p.m. Salt Spring Zen Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05290327793913213825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-65919895302283384452015-12-11T19:57:00.000-08:002015-12-11T19:57:04.454-08:00
Victoria Shambhala Centre
Annual Winter Retreat: Befriending Ourselves, Befriending Our World
with Shastri Emerita Rebecca Hazell
December 27th—January 9th (2016)
Date details +
Price:
$275 per week Program Price
$300 per week Patron Price
$185 per week Reduced Price
Please see the "complete price details" and enter the amount you are paying
Room: 1st Floor Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-91103141997875433642015-08-21T17:03:00.000-07:002015-08-21T17:03:00.221-07:00
We are excited to let you know that Changling Rinpoche will be giving teachings in North America during September and October 2015.The following schedule and topic information is current as of August 17. More information, including additional contact and registration details, will be sent as it becomes available and minor changes to the schedule may still occur. You can also see updates onVictoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-70626629138835858862015-08-16T18:23:00.000-07:002015-08-16T18:23:01.364-07:00
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Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-30691475099125644222014-12-01T08:58:00.000-08:002014-12-01T09:01:19.457-08:00True Expression: A Zen Immersion in Yoga, Meditation, Writing and the Arts with Poet and Zen Teacher Peter Levitt
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This summer, Zen teacher,
Peter Levitt, who is also an award-winning poet, writer, and translator—and a
much beloved teacher of writing and creativity—will be leading the third annual 7 day summer
retreat that combines a gentle and inspiring schedule of meditation, yoga,
writing and other arts. Peter will be joined by top Salt Spring Zen Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05290327793913213825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-80968092886567293922014-10-21T13:58:00.003-07:002014-10-21T13:58:44.410-07:00
Mindful Relationships: Touching joy and letting go with Acharya Susan ChapmanAs humans we are wired for close relationship, yet
many feel isolated and alone, even in a committed partnership. With
awareness, intimacy can begin to loosen the patterns of fear and doubt
that keep us from receiving the love and connection we yearn for most.
Using meditation and other mindfulness Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-2833570395255446552014-09-16T15:17:00.001-07:002014-09-16T15:17:09.547-07:00Harvest of Peace Celebration at the Shambhala Centre
Dear Greater Victoria Buddhist SanghaThe Victoria Shambhala centre would like to invite all Buddhists in the Victoria area to celebrate with us! Harvest of Peace is an annual
Shambhala community gathering celebrating our connection to the earth
and the rich vision of a just and peaceful world. This year Harvest of
Peace is SaturdaySeptember 27th. In the spirit of a country fairVictoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-81495632408525643802014-03-19T15:50:00.002-07:002014-03-19T15:50:27.966-07:00
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Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-5473716177785389362014-01-24T15:59:00.001-08:002014-01-24T15:59:23.413-08:00UVIC free Lecture-Modern Buddhisim
Thursday February 6th.
CSRS Public Lecture Series
The Study of Modernized Buddhism: What Are the Issues?
Victor Sōgen Hori, CSRS Visiting Research Fellow;
Associate Professor, McGill University
Many observers have noted (and applauded) the swift rise and dramatic
spread of “modernized Buddhism” around the globe and especially in the
West. In academic Buddhist Studies, Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-12399992974743862962013-12-08T10:13:00.004-08:002013-12-08T10:13:37.271-08:00Online Orientation to Zen Practice
"For
over twenty years I had read book after book on the subjects of Zen
and Buddhism, but somewhere in the back of my mind I knew all that
reading was not enough. I was not DOING. The 'Orientation to Zen
Buddhist Practice' course was that huge nudge I needed to get myself
truly participating and practicing." - Seishin Susanne Ledingham
Discover
the impact that Ekō (Joshua) Mira Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18203234843597254165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-28506608619016761112013-11-19T10:16:00.000-08:002013-11-20T13:36:21.807-08:00
A week long retreat at the Victoria Shambhala-Buddhist Centre
The practice of sitting meditation slows
our torrent of thoughts and distractions and uncovers the stable, clear
and potent quality of our mind. Adapted from the month-long Shambhala
dathun, the city weekthun is an opportunity for us to connect deeply
with meditation while relating it directlyVictoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-36644741893111559582013-10-06T11:23:00.000-07:002013-10-06T11:23:03.915-07:00
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Zenwest is offering a special workshop on compassionate communication in October, as well as two courses:
Compassionate Communicationwith Ven. Daitetsu Hull
Saturday, October 5, 9:00-4:00 PM
Kokizan-ji (Red Flag Mountain Temple) in Sooke
Open to all
Bring a bag lunch. The cost is $75 for the day. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact registrar@zenwest.ca to Ekō (Joshua) Mira Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18203234843597254165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-12269946128421702402013-09-11T15:33:00.001-07:002013-09-11T15:33:09.776-07:00
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Unsure where to start or want to learn how to meditate in the Insight Meditation tradition?
Monthly Introductory Sessions will be held at
Lynn Wylie-Helga Beer Yoga Studio
#202 1600 Bay St. (use Shakespeare St entrance):
Street parking on Bay Street.
-Sunday October 6th , 5:30 – 6:30 pm
-Sunday November 3rd, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
-Sunday December 1st, 5:30 – 6:30 pmVictoria Insight Meditation Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914736678514599854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-69660809850961726442013-09-07T11:42:00.002-07:002013-09-07T11:42:41.015-07:00September Zenwest events and announcements
Pilgrimage - September 15
Pilgrimage is a sacred practice in many
traditions, including Zen Buddhism. Join us for a day to experience the
deep silence and companionship that develops on this one-day pilgrimage.
The route from downtown Victoria, to Kokizan-ji (Red Flag Mountain Temple) in Sooke is
approximately 36km and begins at 8am, so bring good shoes, a good lunch,
plenty of Ekō (Joshua) Mira Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18203234843597254165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-15415345527336231202013-06-05T21:44:00.000-07:002013-06-05T21:44:03.512-07:00Victoria Zen Centre: Intensive Preparation courseSaturday mornings, 9:00-11:30 AM
June 15 & 22, 2013
Victoria Zen Centre – Sooke, BC
Open to VZC Members who have completed the Orientation to Zen and Practice Assessment.
If
you have successfully developed a stable daily practice of Zen
meditation, and are wondering how to go further with our Sangha, this
course is your next step. Participants will be introduced to the
Ekō (Joshua) Mira Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18203234843597254165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-26405250761381891532013-05-18T21:11:00.001-07:002013-05-18T21:14:40.360-07:00Miksang at the Victoria Shambhala-Buddhist CentreVictoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-75122378026157028182013-05-06T17:04:00.002-07:002013-05-23T13:00:32.812-07:00SPECIAL SUMMER RETREAT FEATURES MEDITATION, YOGA, WRITING AND THE ARTS<!--[if !mso]>
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Movie Night at the Victoria Shambhala Centre
1-2033 Belmont Ave Victoria
Friday May 10th - 7pm
Shugendō Now
Experiences in nature can
evoke feelings of wellbeing that serve as important reminders of one’s
inner nature. However, the complexity of modern life can create a deep
sense of separation between self and the natural world. Nowhere is this
dualistic split more Victoria Shambhala Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08711783693746333838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29181567.post-79711858645360097602013-03-30T18:07:00.000-07:002013-03-30T18:07:54.836-07:00Seeking Book Donations for Prison Library - Meditation & YogaWant
to help make a difference in your community? If you have gently used
paperback meditation or yoga books or magazines, we are seeking to
expand the library for prisoners at the Vancouver Island Regional
Correctional Centre (VIRCC) who are engaged in the Path of Freedom
program.
VIRCC is a maximum security remand centre for adult men
in Victoria. VIRCC has run mindfulness meditation Ekō (Joshua) Mira Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18203234843597254165noreply@blogger.com0