Sangha Newsletter
November 21, 2013
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Teaching with Cheryl, Topic: Bodhicitta or Heart-Mind: What is our motivation for awakening?
Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Teaching with Cheryl or regular meditation practice: TBA
Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Teaching with Cheryl or regular meditation practice: TBA
Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular Meditation Practice - Cheryl is teaching the Nanaimo Buddhist Meditation Group retreat at Bethlehem Retreat Centre.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10 AM - after our gathering
Teaching with Dr. Cheryl Fraser and holiday Potluck Topic: The true meaning of Christmas... according to Buddha Dharma. Join us for a holiday themed Dharma talk and social gathering.
December Retreat
Compassion, Calm, and Wisdom - A Prescription for Deep, Lasting Happiness. A Residential Retreat with Dr. Cheryl Fraser
(Friday, December 13 (3 pm) - Sunday, December 15 (5 pm), 2013.
The registration numbers for the retreat are just being finalized. If you have not yet registered, are still interested in attending, and would like to be put on the list for a space depending on availability, please email Josephine -yangilhamo@gmail.com and ccnanaimobuddhistmeditationgroup@shaw.ca
Sangha Notes
With the onset of cooler weather, you may want to bring a meditation shawl and warm socks to meditation practice.
In keeping with our respect of the meditation hall, we request that you follow the following TEMPLE ETIQUETTE:
Please…
Practice silence in the Meditation Hall
Wear modest attire
Turn off cell phones
Remove shoes and hats
Do not step over Dharma books and images
Do not place prayer books or Dharma images on the floor
Do not point the bottom of your feet toward the altar or teacher
Thank you for respecting these traditions.
Opportunities are available for Sangha members to contribute some time to the following weekly duties within our community:
Housekeeping - approximately 30 min. after meditation plus one load of laundry per week.
Back-up for publishing our weekly newsletter - as needed. Training provided.
Please let one of the leaders know if you are interested
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