In response to COVID 19, the Dharma Centre of Canada is helping to facilitate a special program of video conference classes, online teachings and guided meditations offered by our core and associated Teachers. We are continuing to run online programming post the pandemic. Below are programs regularly offered by members of the Dharma Centre community.
For a list of all DCC online offerings in 2024 please consult out Upcoming Retreats Page
Should you wish to make a donation to the Dharma Centre to support us in these efforts, please follow the link below.
Weekly Zoom Classes
‘BEING IN TOUCH©’
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
A practical study on the complete path of VIEW, MEDITATION and ACTION based on teachings and commentaries from the Heart Sutra. Including teachings on the two truths, Interdependent Origination, aspiration and more ~
START DATE MARCH 26th ~ 7.30pm ~ weekly classes (with some breaks to be confirmed soon)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 26, 2024 07:30 PM
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOCoqTouH9wla3wvGYNl_sVZmem5xOlV
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
'How can one measure the merit of the jewel of the mind, which is the seed of the world's joy and is the remedy for the world's suffering? ‘ Shantideva
Dana for Mala & Terry can be made by e-transfer to dharmastudies108@gmail.com
Please write DANA or GIFT on the e-transfer
Monthly Full Moon Namgyal Sadhana practice
with Terry Hagan
PLEASE Feel free to register below for these recurring meetings
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and all other dates subject to change, questions to dharmastudies108@gmail.com
Dharma on your Doorstep!
DROP IN DAILY MEDITATIONS led online by ‘Long Term’ Practitioners (from the weekly Being in Touch© group) and or Core DCC Teachers Mala and Terry. Sessions can last from 30 mins to 40 mins feel free to stay as long or short as you are able to.
TIMINGS : WEEKDAYS 7:30am & 8pm WEEKENDS 8am & 8pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
Monday evenings no sessions due to ‘Being in touch' group classes.
Wednesdays 7:30am — Some Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with Mala and Terry with time for Q+A afterwards otherwise it will be a group silent sitting.
Different Meditation sessions include Loving kindness/compassion, anapanasati (breath) and Chenrezi practice.
For link and questions about these sessions contact dharmastudies108@gmail.com
“Sitting with fellow seekers first thing in the morning — what could be sweeter? After a year of sitting together, I've come to regard these familiar faces on the zoom screen as my dharma friends.”
— Cara Sullivan, Flesherton, Ontario, Canada
MONDAY CLASSES WITH JACK CONNELLY
Jack Connelly
Join Jack for weekly classes on working with the meditative process.
These classes will explore the development of samatha (calm) and insight as taught within the Buddhist traditions.
WHEN: Mondays at 7 pm (EST)
DATES:
March 18 - April 18, 2024
(except April 1st Easter Monday)
DANA (Donation):
There are no set fees in accordance with Buddhist tradition so that the teachings are available to everyone.
To express gratitude and respect for the teaching, the teacher, and the tradition, please consider offering Dana.
If you wish to give Dana for Jack, you can etransfer to jleeconnelly@gmail.com or Paypal
If you wish to support the DCC, you can etransfer to adminoffice@dharmacentre.org
To join the class, please click on the Zoom link below
Please visit Jack’s YouTube Channel for his Monday Dharma talks https://www.youtube.com/@jackconnelly108
Recordings for some of Jack's retreats are now available online. Click the link below for more information and access.
https://forms.gle/1euhomEEHpn6Muvd8
May you benefit from the teachings.
An online course with Kim Sawyer
A Starting Guide to Buddha Dharma, the Laws of Awakening
An online course with Kim Sawyer
Starting Tuesday March 5 th at 8:00 PM until April 23 rd.
In this 8-week series, Kim Sawyer will describe the early history of the Buddha, and the Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Dhamma, which were the initial teachings taught by the Buddha following the Enlightenment. This includes the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Noble Path. The course content will progress from there, and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness will be the meditational backbone.
Classes will present theoretical material that is intended for further contemplation following the classes.
The intention is to give the attendees a grounding in the basics of Buddha Dharma to provide context for meditation and the spiritual path.
It will be more beneficial for the participant to attend all classes starting from the beginning of the series, but it is understood that some classes may be missed due to peoples’ busy schedules.
These classes will be given over Zoom. Those interested should send an email to Kim at ksawyer@assyst.ca and she will send you the Zoom link.
Kim Sawyer has been studying and practicing Budhha Dharma for over 47 years and has done extensive retreat work on mindfulness, insight and tantric practices. Her primary teacher was Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche, but she has also received teaching from Karma Thinley Rinpoche, His Holiness Karmapa XVI and XVII, Venerable Zasep Rinpoche, His Emminence Ayang Rinpoche, Venerable Khenpo Sonam Rinpoche, Tarchin Hearn, and other international teachers.
Video Recorded Teachings
Video Recorded Teachings
with
Lama Lodro
Medicine Qi Gong Video Demonstrations
We have the pleasure to announce that Lama Lodro - who has been unable to travel to the Dharma Centre last summer due to the COVID 19 pandemic – has offered video recorded teachings on subjects he would have taught here in June and July 2020.
Lama Lodro has generously requested that all funds donated for his teachings will go the Dharma Centre of Canada’s operating expenses to support the continuation of its activities.
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Using Zoom for Video Conference Classes: If you are joining a video conference class via Zoom we recommend that you sign into the meeting a few minutes prior to starting time. During the talk, you may be asked to switch off your audio and/or video in order to optimise sound and picture quality for all participants. Please sign up with Zoom (at no cost) and familiarise yourself with the set up prior to joining a meeting by visiting: https://www.zoom.us/. To read about how to join a Zoom meeting go to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting.
Online Meditations
Virtual Dharma Temple - White Manjushri Puja
Sundays at 7:00 pm
To join the meeting on Thursdays please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89442729895?pwd=ZlZMSFFvVmxBbkJXQytwY2F2T0Y1QT09
Meeting ID: 894 4272 9895 / Password: 708871
To join the meeting on Sundays please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81822573492?pwd=K0Q4MFNIeVBEZGo2dkpRckZ5YnV5QT09
Meeting ID: 818 2257 3492 / Password: 490419
For questions please contact: Lisa Cowan (lisamichellecowen@hotmail.com) and Karen Russell (karenrussell@outlook.com)
Cultivating a Heart of Compassion & Wisdom ‘Little Sangha’
Every Tuesday @ 7:30- 9:00pm (EST) / 4:30-6:00pm (PST)
Practicing Chenresig, Tara, Medicine Buddha, and other sadhana practices online with Lama Sharon Tashi Davison. Each session includes visualization, mantra recitation, and a silent meditation practice (trekcho). To join please contact: lamatashinamgyal@hotmail.com. You will receive an email with link for joining our Zoom practice.
Dzogchen Meditation with Lama Lena’s Community: Trekcho practice onlinewith Lama Tashi (Sharon Tashi Davison)
Every Saturday @ 11:00am -12:30pm (EST) / 8:00–9:30am (PST)
Wednesdays @ 1:00 -2:30pm (EST) / 10:00–11:30am (PST) & 7:30 -8:30pm (EST) / 4:30–5:30pm (PST). To join please contact Elisa:ejgon_ejgon@yahoo.comAfter registering, you will receive a link to join our zoom practice.
