Course Descriptions
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Weaving the Elements
March 21st - April 10th
with Cecilie Kwiat,
Terry Hagan and Mala Sikka
Back by popular demand, and with more time to probe deeper, this course will give us a chance to extend our contact with the Elements that shape everything we do.
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Reality is "the thing you think about", according to physicist David Bohm. So what prompts our thoughts and how do we create realities? How do we perceive and how is this influenced by the elemental flow of the body? In Buddhism perception is sometimes compared to a dream, an illusion, and a magic show. How does the play of the elements weave our dreams and our lives?
These questions will form the basis of exploration during this retreat. The course will use
teachings from Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions as well as movements based on Elemental
explorations to help recognize the subtle interplay of the Elements.
All are welcome. Please note that you can attend this retreat for shorter periods of time as your schedule permits.
If so, you must start at the beginning of the retreat and leave the retreat early. For example, you
may attend for the first weekend, or the first week or the first two weeks. Also, "early-bird" discounts
apply if you are one the first five people to register at least 4 weeks in advance of the retreat start date.
Price Schedule
| 3 Weeks: March 21st - April 10th |
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Members Full Price: | $1,180 |
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Members Early-Bird: | $1,077 |
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Non-Members: | $1,550 |
2 Weeks: March 21st - April 4th |
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Members Full Price: | $871 |
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Members Early-Bird: | $799 |
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Non-Members: | $1,130 |
| 1 Week: March 21st - March 28th |
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Members Full Price: | $500 |
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Members Early-Bird: | $486 |
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Non-Members: | $630 |
| Weekend: March 21st - March 23rd |
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Members Full Price: | $150 |
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Members Early-Bird: | $146 |
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Non-Members: | $180 |
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The Seven Points of Mind Training of Atisha
- April 18th - 20th
- with Venerable Sonam Rinpoche
The Seven Points of Mind Training are at the heart of the Sutra and Tantra teachings in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition.
The Indian sage Atisha composed the text which was later introduced into Tibet where it spread widely and became the essential
teaching practiced by all lamas. This training is essential for any tantric practice since it ensures the removal of obstacles
along the path.
The seven Points include:
- the Preliminaries
- Bodhicitta
- Transformation of Unfavourable Circumstances into the Path of the Buddha
- the Condensed Practice in Five Points
- the Measurement of Mind Training
- the Commitment of Mind Training
- the Precepts of Mind Training
The substance of mind training is to be happy to practice virtuous actions, to be happy when favourable conditions
arise for the practice of virtue, to rejoice in the accomplishments of others and to feel sadness at lost opportunities by others.
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Member's Price: $150 / Non-member's Price: $180
- Minimum donation to the Lama: $100 / Donation to the translator: $25
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Life Moves / Movement Dialogues
- April 25th - 29th
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- with Mala Sikka and Terry Hagan
The art of communication demands much more than an ability to use words. It rests on the subtle movements of one’s whole body - a level of interaction which is often cloaked by habitual patterns. Unfortunately many of us remain unaware of how these unconscious interchanges can foster a sense of misunderstanding in both the speaker and the listener.
By exploring communication through movement meditation, we will discover greater freedom in dialogue with each other and with the world around us. These explorations will allow us to more joyfully see and be seen in our communing. All are welcome.
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Full Course Member's Price: $300 / Non-member's Price: $360
- Week-end only Member's Price: $150 / Non-member's Price: $180
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Introductory Meditation Retreat
- June 13th - 15th
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- with Kim Sawyer
"A step forward often begins with a retreat."
Whether you are new to meditation or have some prior experience, this weekend retreat will provide you the opportunity to experience the benefits of immersion into meditation practice.
This retreat will include classes in meditation instruction and guidance regarding problems that often arise during meditation. Some of the meditation sittings will be guided by Kim to help you maintain concentration and deepen your practice. Group sitting sessions will be complemented by standing and walking meditations. Classes in Hatha Yoga practice, suitable for beginners to yoga, will round out the program.
Spring should finally be here at the Dharma Centre, hence walks in the woods will be encouraged.
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Member's Price: $150 / Non-member's Price: $180
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Course Registration
- Here is the registration form in PDF format. For your convenience,
please fill in and with fax or mail it to the Dharma Centre c/o the
Administrator:
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- Registration Form (PDF)
- Alternatively here is the registration form in Microsoft Word format for WIndows users. This form
can be filled out electronically and emailed to
AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org:
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- Registration Form (MS Word)
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The Course Price includes food and private accommodation on
the Dharma Centre property.
To enquire about memberships, check out the Rates
page or contact the Administrator.
Dana (donation) for Course Leaders: It is important to note that most Dharma centre
teachers do not receive fees for their teaching but are dependent on the generosity
of student donations. We recommend that $20 - $30 per day is a reasonable contribution
in support of Course Leaders. Dana refers to “a gift freely and joyfully given”, and therefore
the giving itself and the actual amount given is to be determined by students themselves.
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For more information, call 866-266-0966 or email us at
AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org
