Mahasangha-BC Islands

Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice

2012-02-15T20:04:00.000-08:00

"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." - Elder Seishin Susanne Ledingham Saturday mornings, 9:00-11:30 AMMarch

1 day Metta retreat with Margo McLoughlin

2012-02-14T23:27:00.000-08:00

REGISTRATIONS OPEN Resting the Heart, Freeing the Mind: The Liberating Practice of Loving-Kindness 1-day RetreatSunday, February 26, 20129 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.With Margo McLoughlinatGoward House2495 Arbutus Road Victoria, BCIn the text of the Metta Sutta, or the Discourse on Loving-Kindness, the Buddha systematically lays out the practice of extending goodwill to several categories of beings. What

Annual Spring Zen Retreat on Salt Spring Island Welcomes Everyone

2012-02-05T22:32:00.000-08:00

The Salt Spring Zen Circle, which practices in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, author of the classic, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, will be offering our annual Spring retreat, called sesshin. The retreat is non-residential, beginning and experienced meditators are most welcome to attend, and free billeting for off islanders is offered. This traditional retreat, held at

Victoria Zen Centre: Intensive Preparation course

2012-01-31T11:03:00.000-08:00

Saturday mornings, 9:00-11:30 AMFebruary 18 & 25, 2012Victoria Zen Centre – Sooke, BCOpen to VZC Members and Associates who have completed the Orientation courseIf 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 subtleties and

Introduction to Meditation

2012-01-04T21:25:00.000-08:00

Victoria Insight Meditation Society2-day Non Residential Weekend RetreatJanuary 28 & 29th, 2012 with Heather Martin at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Rd. Victoria, BC This non-residential weekend retreat is primarily aimed at those who are new to meditation. “New to meditation” is defined as anyone who has only taken up to 1 weekend retreat to date. Forty five of the 60 retreat spots

Living Wisely, Loving Well: The Refuges and Precepts as a Path to Freedom

2011-12-06T17:20:00.000-08:00

6 Monday nights, starting January 16, 2012 (Jan. 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 13, 20) 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Oak Bay United Church 1355 Mitchell Street, Victoria, BC The Victoria Insight Meditation Society is pleased to have Margo McLoughlin offer an evening class on the Buddhist refuges and precepts. The class is suitable for beginning meditators as well as those with more experience. The

2011-11-07T23:37:00.001-08:00

The Victoria Insight Meditation Societyis pleased to invite Arinna Weismanto give a talk on:The Power Of ThoughtThurs. Nov. 24, 2011 7-9 pmat the Wilna Thomas Room at Camosun College,3100 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria BCThe first stanza in the Dhammapada, the earlier recorded teachings of the Buddha, begin with “Mind precedes all things” and Kalu Rinpoche the great Tibetan Master said “We are living in

Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice

2011-10-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

2011-10-10T21:38:00.000-07:00

Victoria Insight Meditation Society Presents:Two Day Non-Residential Retreat with Joanne Broatch What Were You Thinking! Working with Thoughts and Transforming Afflictive PatternsSaturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Goward House 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC To Register - Click here About Joanne: With Jack Kornfield as her guiding teacher, Joanne

Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice

2011-10-08T13:39:00.000-07:00