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Weekly Courses and Meditation Groups
Winter 2010
Monday,
7-9 p.m. |
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
This course will
provide a solid grounding in the basics of meditation practice,
according to
the Theravadan Buddhist tradition. It includes instruction in
concentration
meditation and mindfulness/insight (Vipassana) practice, and offers
guidance to
integrate the practice in everyday life, i.e. stress management,
dealing with
difficult emotions, developing present moment awareness, etc. This 8-week course includes a
one-day retreat.
Meditation Instructor: Gwen Sears
Cost: $145 Start date: March 15, 2010 |
Tuesday,
7-9 p.m. |
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Cultivating Wise Attention and a Loving Heart.
Mindfulness meditation and Loving-Kindness (Metta) meditation
are practices which support each other, like ‘2 wings of a bird’. They teach us
how to relate to this human condition we find ourselves in, with awareness,
kindness, understanding, and compassion. They offer the possibility of a deeper
knowing and understanding of what this human experience is about, and give rise
to a natural compassion and loving-kindness for ourselves and others. This 16-week course will provide guided
meditation instruction, teachings, and discussion; and is suitable for anyone
who has completed the 8-week Introduction to Meditation course, or has
experience with mindfulness practice and would like to deepen their
understanding and practice.
Meditation Instructor: Susan Child.
Cost: $145 Start Date: January 5, 2010
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Thursday,
7-9 p.m. |
BECOMING FULLY HUMAN: Embracing the Truth of Impermanence, Life and Death
The natural cycle of life includes impermanence, change, growth
and decay. As human beings, we are participant in this natural cycle, yet we
live in varying degrees of awareness to this truth. According to the Buddha, failure
to recognize and accept the truth of impermanence causes suffering; whereas
understanding the truth of impermanence opens a new relationship to life, and
to what it is to be fully alive. In this 16-week session, we will explore themes
of impermanence and death utilizing the Buddha’s teachings, guided meditations
and awareness exercises.
*Please note: This course is a continuation from the fall
session. During the winter session we will focus specifically on themes of
death and dying.
Meditation Instructor: Susan Child
Cost: $145.00 Start date: January 7, 2010
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Sunday,
10a.m.-12 noon
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SUNDAY MEDITATION
The first hour is silent meditation. The second hour is facilitated
contemplation and discussion on Dharma themes. It is possible to attend
the first or second hour, or both.
Open to meditators
from all traditions. Some meditation experience is required.
Cost: Recommended donation $5.00 Start date: Ongoing
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For visiting Dharma teachers see the special events schedule.
COST: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, the
teachings are given freely.
The fees are used to help offset the operating
costs of the Centre.
Meditation instructors and Dharma teachers are
paid
by Dana (voluntary giving/donation).
Bursaries are
available for those experiencing financial hardship,
and no one will
be turned away because of inability to pay.
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For further information, please call (519) 880-1299
or e-mail: info@wrdharmacentre.com

Revised: December, 2009
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