Tuesday, March 31, 2009

2009 April Events Announcement






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2009 April Events Announcement


Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

The Dharma School Series





From Bitter to Sweet

A Buddhist Approach to Taming Anger and Transforming Our Lives


In this Dharma class we will be reading from the 6th Chapter of “Way of the Bodhisattva”, a classic Buddhist wisdom text delivered by 8th century Buddhist monk, Shantideva. We will study ways of cultivating Patience as an antidote to anger and aggression. We will explore ways of catching and neutralizing anger in order to become more loving and compassionate. In addition to book study, we will be listening to three Dharma talks from contemporary Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron, from her CD recording,“Don’t Bite the Hook”. Pema will teach us ways of putting Shantideva’s wisdom into practice in our lives. This is a valuable experience!


Saturday 4/4/09 Dharma Retreat Way of the Bodhisattva, Patience
($30 per person donation - includes tai chi, tea and vegetarian lunch)


9-10:15 am Tai Chi with Eric Harris
10:15-10:30 Tea Break
10:30-11:15 Bowing/Chanting(Heart Sutra-Korean and English)
11:15-12:30 Way of the Bodhisattva - Chapter 6, Part 1. Discussion
12:30-1:30 Lunch-YUM!
1:30-2:10 Walking Meditation - Outdoor (Om Mani Padme Hum)
2:15-2:30 Bowing/Chanting (Om Amoga)
2:30-3:50 Way of the Bodhisattva - Chapter 6, Part 2. Discussion
3:50-4:00 Closing Remarks and Prayer (Peaceful – Happy – Well)

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Wednesday Evening Dharma Talks

Don’t Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotions - Dharma talks by Pema Chodron. $5 per person, per evening donation.

WEDNESDAY 4/8/09
7-7:30pm Chanting (Heart Sutra-English)/ Healing Meditation
7:30-8:30 Dharma Talk 1 - Making a Case Against Anger

WEDNESDAY 4/15/09
7-7:30pm Chanting (Heart Sutra-English)/Healing Meditation
7:30-9:00 Dharma Talk 2 – Reforming Our Attitude Toward Discomfort & Seeing the Complexity in Every Situation

WEDNESDAY 4/22/09
7-7:30pm Chanting (Heart Sutra-English)/Healing Meditation
7:30-8:30 Dharma Talk 3 - Developing Tolerance Under Fire


For more information and registration please call

860-459-6255

Donations support operating expenses and programs of Dae Yen Sa International Buddhist Temple.

Thank you and Namu.







Little Chant: Shine in Life and Health for Yourself and Others


OM A-MOGA

BA EE-RO CHA-NA

MA-HA MUH-DE-RA

MA-NI PA-DUH-MA

ZUH-BARA PURA BA-UL TA-YA HUM


19 Kinsey Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
Telephone: (860) 489-3254
Cell: (860) 459-6255
Fax: (860) 489-5760

Love, light and peace!


Donations greatly appreciated!



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