Waterloo Riverview Dharma Centre

Monday,           7-9 p.m.	INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION This course will provide a solid grounding in the basics of meditation practice, according to the Buddhist (Theravadan) tradition. It includes concentration and mindfulness (Vipassana) practice, and instruction in how to integrate the practice in everyday life, i.e. stress management, dealing with difficult emotions, developing present moment awareness, etc. The 8-week course includes a one-day retreat. Meditation Instructor: Gwen Sears Cost: $145           Start Date: Sept. 13, 2010
Tuesday,           7-9 p.m.	MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Path to Inner Freedom. Mindfulness meditation is a practice that teaches us how to find peace of mind and ease of being amidst the stresses and challenges of everyday life. Mindfulness practice, when grounded in the Buddha’s core teachings, provides a complete path to inner freedom and happiness, independent of life’s conditions. This 16-week course will provide guided meditation instruction and support with practice; with teachings and discussion, in depth, on the Four Noble Truths. This course 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: Sept. 7, 2010
Thursday,           7-9 p.m.	THE WHEEL OF LIFE: The Realms of Samsara The Buddhist Wheel of Life is a symbolic depiction of the suffering nature of existence (Samsara), and its root causes. The powerful imagery portrays how beings construct a self and a world through conditioned patterns of thought, perception and action, and how they cycle through the realms of samsara, until waking up from this fundamental misperception. During this 16-week course, we will contemplate the symbolism of the Wheel of Life, and mindfully investigate Buddha’s core teachings on karma and samsara in relation to our own conditioned patterns, cultivating the awareness and understanding that enables us to step out of the cycles of samsara, and find freedom. This course is suitable for meditators with at least 3 year’s practice experience. Meditation Instructor: Susan Child Cost: $145.00     Start date: Sept. 9, 2010
Sunday,           10a.m.-12 noon	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
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. For further information, please call (519) 880-1299 or e-mail: info@wrdharmacentre.com Registration Form

Revised: August 2010