BUDDHIST METHODS FOR WESTERN MINDS
The DWBC of Montreal Center with the North East Sanghas welcomes
you this Tuesday, September 7th and Wednesday 8 to 2 evenings and one
day of teachings, meditation practice and good time with traveling teacher
Stewart Jarvis from Australia.
Tuesday, September 7th:
8:00p.m.-10p.m. Public Lecture: “The Art of Happiness” and Guru Yoga meditation.
Wednesday, September 8th
8:00p.m.-10p.m. Public Lecture: “Meditation- Exploring the Mind” and Guru Yoga meditation.
Please note that during this day (adding to the lecture at 8p.m.) there will teachings, meditation sessions and time for questions and answers with Stewart Jarvis. Please contact us at (514) 504-8372 or (514) 577-0053 about details on the schedule. We strongly encourage you to assist this special opportunity.
*Each lecture is $10 donation. Thank you!
Please note that to find parking around the area could take some extra time. We suggest to park on Esplanade Street or Waverly Street (3 blocks East of Hutchison Street).
Dear friends, we look forward to meet you again!
All our activities take place at Our Center.
Stewart Jarvis
Stewart Jarvis is from Perth, Western Australia. Since graduating from university he
has been working as a biology teacher in High Schools for 22 years. While studying
martial arts at a university he began to study Buddhism and meditation. He traveled to
live in Japan in 1991 and met Lama Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah there in 1993.
After several years of travel, mainly in the Indian Himalayas, he and his wife returned
to Perth and founded the Diamond Way Center there with Lama Ole's blessing. In 1999
Stewart traveled to Kalimpong, NE India to work as a tutor for the 17th Karmapa. This
lasted for one and a half years until the end of 2000. Stewart has lived in India, France,
Japan and Nepal. He has traveled extensively through Asia and Europe. He recently
traveled on two teaching tours of the Diamond Way centers in Russia.
Everyone is welcome! New comers are welcome anytime but please
make sure you confirm your attendance with us at: (514) 504 8372
/ (514) 716 4389 or by e-mail: Montreal@diamondway-center.org
Schedule
Please make sure you visit our web site regularly since our schedule may change due to unexpected circumstances.
- Introduction to Buddhism:
Every first Tuesday of every month at 7p.m.
- Guided Guru Yoga meditation (in group) and explanation of a Buddhist teaching:
Tuesdays at 7pm.
Thursdays at 7pm.
Fridays at 6pm.
Please see our schedule page for full list of upcoming topics.
- Personal Ngondro practice (Preliminary practices):
Wednesdays mornings: from 7am until 10am
* All meditation sessions are free of charge. Nevertheless, your donations are very appreciated! Thank you!
BUDDHIST METHODS FOR WESTERN MINDS
The DWBC of Montreal Center with the North East Sanghas welcomes you this July 16th -18th to a weekend of teachings, meditation practice and good time with traveling teacher Jonathan Bradley from New York City.
Friday, July 16th:
8:00p.m. Public Lecture: “Everything you always wanted to know about Buddhism” and Guru Yoga meditation.
Saturday, July 17th:
08:00 - 10:00 Personal practice
10:00 - 12:00 Brunch
12:00 – 2:00p.”View, meditation and action”
2:00- 4:00p. Personal practice
4:00 - 6:00 Early dinner
6:00 - 8:00 “The six liberating actions” and Guru Yoga meditation
8:00 Hawaiian party
Sunday, July 18th:
08:00 - 10:00 Personal practice
10:00 - 12:00 Brunch
12:00- 1:00 Q and A
1:00 - 3:00 “Death and rebirth” and Guru Yoga meditation
3:00 and on Hang out time in Montreal for those who wish to stay longer!
*Please note that we will have delicious lunches at nearby restaurants (10$-15$).
Remember to bring:
- Hawaiian out-fit for the party on Saturday!
- Your own sleeping bag and a comfortable mat to sleep in (for friends outside Montreal).
- Your meditation material (cushion –if possible-, booklets, blanket)
- Swimming suit or bikini just in case!
- Towel and your personal cleaning stuff
All our activities take place at Our Center.
OUR NEW CENTER !
Come join and celebrate the inauguration of our new Center during the weekend of Friday July16th to Sunday July 19th when we will have teachings explanations by traveling teacher Jonathan Bradley (from New York City), meditation practices, a party to celebrate and welcome you and much more… You can give us a call, send us an e-mal or wait for more detailed information to be posted soon…
