LOCAL CALENDAR
NORTHERN FLORIDA...
MARCH 2010, KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING, Jacksonville
Weekly Practice Schedule
Saturday: 10:00 am until Noon
•10:00 am Silent sitting meditation practice.
•10:30 am The practice of the Chenrezig & Amitabha sadhanas with Lama Tsultrim Khandro, with a short teaching afterwards.
•All are welcome to attend.
Additional teachings and classes are offered on an ongoing basis. For more information please visit Upcoming Events. To stay up to date on all activites, please consider subscribing to Our Newsletter.
http://www.ktcjax.org/welcome/events.html
MARCH 2010, TALLAHASSEE SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP, Tallahassee
Tuesdays
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Midday sitting practice. All welcome to join for part or all of the hour. Contact kalarb@comcast.net
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Formal Chants, sitting and walking meditation, Closing Chants. For deepening your meditation experience.
Nynthuns
3 hour sitting/walking meditation practice. 15-20 minute sits with 10 minute walking meditation in between. Join in for part or all of the practice time, entering and exiting during walking meditation. Meditation guidance available if not able to attend a Monday night session. A great time to deepen your personal practice and at the same time, deepen your connection with others who find meditation an important part of life.
Sunday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
For More Information on our developing schedule or if you would like to be on our mailing list,
contact: Mary Beth McBride: mcbridemb@hotmail.com
http://webdharma.com/shambhala/
MARCH 2010, TALLAHASSEE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY, Tallahassee
Weekend Retreat with Mu Soeng
March 6-7, 2010
Mu Soeng, a well known and highly respect Buddhist Scholar and Teacher will present a two day workshop at Tallahassee Buddhist Community on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2010.
Mu Soeng was Abbot of the Providence Zen Center of the Kwan Um School of Zen prior to his appointment as Scholar in Residence at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
He is very knowledgeable about both Theravada and Zen Buddhism.
Details and Registration Information can be found on the TBC Website at
http://tallahasseebuddhistcommunity.org/
MARCH 2010, FLORIDA DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY, Tallahassee
Wednesdays 7:00PM Open Practices
These practices are open to anyone and do not require empowerment or transmission.
Ngondro
Chenrezig
Green Tara
If you are new to Tibetan Buddhism, please come a little early-- by 6:30PM-- to get some simple orientation to these practices.
Please email the Florida DDC or call 813-313-6362/850-445-0387 to confirm that we're meeting.
http://www.ddcflorida.com/index.html
MARCH 10, 2010 TALLAHASSEE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY, Tallahassee
chadō
The Tallahassee Buddhist Community (TBC) and the Tallahassee Chan Group (TCG)
is hosting a Japanese Tea Ceremony "chado" for the community.
The event will be held at TBC from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
The Tallahassee Buddhist Community is located at 647 McDonnell Drive in Railroad Square. Railroad Square is off of Railroad Ave., just south of Gaines St. Look for the signs to the Railroad Square Art Park.
The Tea Master for this event will be Ms. Junko Nishida, who belongs in the Urasenke lineage of Japanese Tea practice.
Ms. Nishida is the resident master at Gyokusen-en (http://www.geocities.jp/gyokusen_en/top-e.html), one of the historic tea gardens in Japan.
She is also one of the senior women Haiku poets of Japan. She will be assisted by her daughter Ms. Chiho Nishida.
The evening will begin with a brief introduction of the history and practice of chadō by Guogu, followed by a formal Japanese tea ceremony performance for a select few in the audience.
After the performance, there will be opportunity for you to speak with Ms. Junko Nishida and learn how to prepare the powdered green tea for the ceremony.
Tea will be available for everyone.
The event is open to the public and free, but donation to TBC is welcomed. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
http://tallahasseebuddhistcommunity.org/mondayevening.shtml
http://tallahasseebuddhistcommunity.org/
HAPPY TIBETAN NEW YEAR! February 14th
IN THE MIDDLE...
MARCH 2010, TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUDY AND MEDITATION GROUP, University Park
Tuesday nights 7:00 PM
Ongoing, all levels welcome
Under the auspices of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche www.nalandabodhi.org
For more info: Margie at
Sarasota@nalandabodhi.org
MARCH 2010, KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING, Gainesville
We meet at Sanctuary Yoga Center, 1204 NW 10th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Our meetings include sitting meditation, dharma teachings, and chanting of Chenrezik and Amitabha sadhanas.
These practices awaken the energy of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and Amitabha, the Buddha of Boundless Light in our daily lives.
Visitors are welcome at GKTC.
http://ktcgainesville.org/
MARCH 2010, KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING, Gainesville
Beginers Class in Buddhism
This Sunday 10th February, GKTC will offer the first of a series of classes to introduce basic Buddhist concepts and practices form the Tibetan Karma Kagyu tradition, including shamatha meditation practice.
To attend this free series, come at 10 a.m.
"Introduction to Buddhism"
6 week series begins February 7, 2010.
Class time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sanctuary Center
1204 NW 10th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida.
Free Taught by Yvonne Woodson and Greg Jones. Contact Yvonne ywoodson@gmail.com if you have questions.
http://ktcgainesville.org/
MARCH 2010, MELBOURNE TIBETAN MEDITATION GROUP, Melbourne
They will be meeting every Monday 7-8 pm at:
West Melbourne Library
2755 Wingate Blvd, West Melbourne FL
http://sites.google.com/site/melbtibetanmeditation/
MARCH, 2010 RATNASHRI SANGHA OF TAMPA BAY, Tampa Bay
Has an ongoing schedule which can be found on their website, just look for the PDF link for their schedule
http://www.ratnashri-tampabay.org/
or email cowlade@tampabay.rr.com
MARCH, 2010 HOKORI ZEN CENTER, Lakeland
Saturday Service:
8:15 Zazen *beginning instruction offered.
8:45 Kinhin *late arrivals admitted during kinhin.
8:55 Zazen
9:25 Kinhin
9:35 Zazen *1st Sat. of the month, Dharma talk.
10:00 Service
10:20 Tea and Clean-Up
Tuesday Service:
5:30 Zazen
6:00 Kinhin *late arrivals admitted during kinhin
6:10 Zazen *3rd Tues. of the month, Dharma talk
6:45 Four Vows/ Tea and Clean-up
http://www.hokorizencenter.org/
MARCH, 2010 RATNASHRI SANGHA OF TAMPA BAY, Tampa Bay
Has an ongoing schedule which can be found on their website, just look for the PDF link for their schedule
http://www.ratnashri-tampabay.org/
or email cowlade@tampabay.rr.com
HAPPY TIBETAN NEW YEAR! February 14
MARCH 13 - 19, 2010 TIBETAN MEDITATION CENTER, Gainesville
PHOWA RETREAT with Venerable Traga Rinpoche
Venerable Traga Rinpoche, a recognized Phowa Master return in March. He will instruct us in the practice of Phowa with a 6 day Intense Retreat from March 13th through the 19th. Teachings are suitable for all ages and experience level.There are no pre- requisites for the Retreat except your dedication and attendance through completion of the Retreat. Please visit the centers website for details
http://www.floridadharma.org/
MARCH 25 - 29, 2010 FLORIDA COMMUNITY OF MINDFULLNESS, Naples
Winter Retreat at the Franciscan Center
Start: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 5:00pm
End: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 1:00pm
Dear Dharma friends,
The next residential retreat of our Florida Community of Mindfulness will be held March 25th through March 29th, 2010. The retreat is entitled "Cultivating Mental Tranquility and Liberative Insight: Practicing the Full Awareness of Breath Sutra." This four day silent retreat will be a continuation of the teachings and practices that began in the October retreat. Having attended the October retreat is not a prerequisite for this retreat, but all attendees will be asked to listen to the Dharma talks from the last retreat (available on our website) prior to it.
The Dharma talks will be commentary on the teachings found in the Full Awareness of Breath Sutra (Anapanasati). The meditation instructions will focus on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating the tools and skills necessary for a clear, serene and insightful mind. We will be also focusing on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life. I will do my best to present these teachings and practices with clarity and concreteness so that they can easily become a daily practice for us to embrace. As usual, it will be a silent retreat. The silence affords us the opportunity to deepen our meditative experience while absorbing the experiential meaning of the teachings and practices presented during the retreat.
The retreat is being held in Tampa, Florida at The Franciscan Center, located on the Hillsborough River. The registration fee covers both room and board (three vegetarian meals daily), as well as any administrative and incidental expenses connected to the retreat. My teachings are offered in the Buddhist tradition of Dana, wherein the teacher freely gives of himself to his students out of gratitude for what he's received from his teachers and a desire to be of service. The student's response is also based on Dana, i.e. generosity that naturally flows from a sense of appreciation of the value of Dharma and gratitude to the living lineage.
The retreat begins with dinner on Thursday, March 25th, and ends after lunch on Monday, March 29th. The Franciscan Center has both single and double occupancy accommodations. If you are seeking double occupancy and have someone you wish to room with, please indicate their name. Otherwise, you will be placed in a room with another participant who's requested double occupancy as well. The registration fee for single occupancy is $360 and the fee for double-occupancy is $320. Please be aware that registration priority will be given to FCM members. The number of registrants is being limited to insure that everyone attending has an opportunity for individual teacher meetings, which are an important part of the retreat experience. If you are not already a member of our community and are interested in deepening your participation with us, please visit our website at www.floridamindfulness.org for information about membership (or to learn more about us).
To register for this retreat, please go our website at www.floridamindfulness.org and find the link for the retreat. The retreat registrar, John Daugirda (johndaugirda@me.com), will be sending additional information to registrants before the retreat begins. Directions to the Franciscan Center and other retreat information will be sent to all registrants prior to the retreat. The last day to register for the retreat is February 20th.
http://www.floridamindfulness.org/
SOUTH...
MARCH 2010, KAGYU SHEDRUP CHOLING, El Portal
Sundays ongoing8:30 a.m. Butterlamp offerings
Meditation, chanting the sadhana of Green Tara/ Medicine Buddha.
Butterlamps are a traditional Tibetan offering. This “Offering of One Hundred” includes 108 butter lamps, 108 bowls of saffron water, rice, flowers and incense. Participants chant the sadhanas keeping in mind special prayer requests made that particular day.
http://www.kagyu-sfla.org/index1.htm
MARCH 2010, KAGYU GYURMEY GATSAL CHOLING, Key West
Meets on Sundays for practice. This group is lead by Lama Karma Chotso, who is the resident lama at Kagyu Shedrup Choling in El Portal.
For information on directions and times call Kagyu Gyurmey Gatsal Choling at 305-296-1974.
http://www.kagyu-sfla.org/index3.htm
MARCH, 2010 PADMASAMBHAVA CENTER, Palm Beach
NEW!
Sunday Mornings
10am
Meditation
11am
Discussion Group.
For a complete calendar please visit the centers website
http://www.pbdc.net/center.html
MARCH, 2010 TUBTEN KUNGA CENTER, Deerfield Beach
Every Monday in January with Geshe Konchok Kyab
"The Bodhisattva's Way of Life"
Geshe Konchok Kyab spent years studying and memorizing The Guide at his monastery in India, and now shares his commentary, focused especially on the chapters pertaining to emptiness and the philosophical tenets of Buddhism.
This ongoing class is suggested for intermediate and advanced level students!
Every Thursday in January with Geshe Konchok Kyab
"Buddhism for Beginners" •Basic Buddhist philosophy
•Instructions for beginning and developing a Buddhist practice
•The meaning of rituals
•The meaning of mantras and vows
•Meditation instruction and practice
•An opportunity to ask questions http://www.tubtenkunga.org/index.html
MARCH, 2010 PALM BEACH SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP, Palm Beach
ONGOING TUESDAYS "Intro to Meditation, Contemplation & Conversation"
Tuesdays, through December 2009
from 5:45 - 7:45 PM
Please join us downtown at The West Palm Beach Public Library
411 Clematis, West Palm Beach FL 33401(on the 3rd Floor)
for our weekly group meditation practice.
For entire schedule please visit the centers website
http://palmbeach.shambhala.org/
MARCH, 2010 SOUTHERN PALM ZEN GROUP/FORT LAUDERDALE ZEN GROUP, Boca Raton
Weekly Schedule
We sit together every Tue, Thu, and Sat. mornings as well as every Wednesday night. Study of classic texts along with community council help nourish our way of being. Interviews with the teachers are available by appointment on Tue and Thu and by signing the list on Saturdays. Whether you are just sitting (shikantaza), in koan study, or not sure of where you are, dokusan (interviews) can be helpful. The breakfast group after Saturday morning zazen and the study group that takes place before Wednesday evening zazen are of immense value to those attending.
Weekday Morning Zazen:
Tuesday & Thursday
Zazen: 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Wednesday Evening:
Study Group: 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Zazen: 7:00 - 8:10 p.m.
Introductory Class: 5:30-6:00 p.m.
First Wednesday of the month:
Community Council: 6 - 6:50 p.m.
Zazen: 7 - 8:10 p.m.
Saturday :
7:15–7:30 am SERVICE OR DIAMOND SUTRA (1st Sat)
7:30–8:00 ZAZEN
8:00–8:10 KINHIN-INTERVIEWS BEGIN
8:10–8:35 ZAZEN
8:35–8:45 KINHIN
8:45–9:10 ZAZEN-FOUR VOWS
9:10–10:00 BREAKFAST/STUDY GROUP
If you are not seated at the beginning of zazen periods, please either wait in ante room until beginning of next kinhin or QUIETLY enter the sanctuary and sit in a chair at the rear.
Newcomer Program: Questions about and the Questioning of Zen
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This discussion class intended for newcomers to our style of Zen practice as well as experienced practitioners who have fresh questions. This will be more in-depth than the Wednesday night introductory class and will be held on a Saturday during the second & third periods of zazen. This class will be scheduled when requested so email Jishin (jishin@smiling-buddha.com) if you would like to participate.
http://www.floridazen.com/
MARCH, 2010 KEY WEST TARA MANDALA, Key West
The Key West Tara Mandala meets for classes on Wednesday and Saturday. The Wednesday classes are open to the public and the Saturday Yab Yum classes are an ongoing teaching, open to participants in that program only. Wednesday classes meet at the Nature Chapel of the Key West Botanical Garden (Stock Island) on Wed evenings 6-7pm, and please feel free to contact Ellen for any questions you might have, her email address is added here.
http://www.taramandala.org/
HAPPY TIBETAN NEW YEAR! February 14
MARCH 6 -7, 2010 WAT BUDDHARANGSI, Homestead
ASIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday March 6th & Sunday March 7th, 10
Place: Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave.,Homestead, FL 33031
Time: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Admission: $10 (Children under 12 are free)
Over 10,000 people attended last year! A great afternoon for everybody.
To read more about the Festival, please visit the centers website
http://watmiami.org/index.en.html
MARCH 12-14, 2010 LAMA MIGMAR TSETEN, Key West
Lama Migmar will give teachings and empowerments at the Florida Keys Community College The schedule is as follows
Friday, March 12
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Dharma Talk
Saturday, March 13
1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Red Tara Empowerment
Sunday, March 14
10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon - Teaching and Meditation
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Green Tara Empowerment
NOTE: Please bring your own comfortable cushion for sitting.
For reservations and more information, contact:
Kim Davis-Rettenwender 305 797 7637 email: shelkar22@aol.com
http://www.lamamigmar.com/
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