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COMPASSION AND BOUNDLESS LIGHT
A teaching by Lama Karma Phuntsok
We are pleased to announce that Lama Karma Phuntsok, our resident teacher at Palpung Yeshe Chokhor, will give a teaching on Chenrezig, Buddha of Compassion and Amitabha, Buddha of Infinite Light on Saturday June 7,2008.This is an open teaching and will be of benefit to all. It will be of special interest to those who attended the Amitabha teachings with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche last July and those who came in April for the Chenrezig teaching given by Lama Tenzin.This will be an all day event lasting from 9:30 to 4:00 with morning and afternoon sessions. We will enjoy a pot-luck luncheon at the mid-day break. Attendees are welcome to bring contributions for our communal meal. We will supply beverages, dishes and utensils.You may attend the whole day or just one of the half-day sessions. Chairs are available for seating but if you prefer to use a cushion you are welcome to bring one. Registration isavailable at the door or by emailing our office.
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Place: Emmanuel United Church, Hearth Room 22 Bridgeport Rd. W, Waterloo
Cost: $30.00 for full day $20.00 for half-day
For more information or to register contact: office@thopaga.org
By Lama Karma Phuntsok
Teachings on the Three Yanas will be given by Lama Karma Phuntsok at the Rigpe Dorje Centre in Montreal on June 13, 14 & 15. For more information you may contact them at rigpedorjemtl@gmail.com or you can visit their website www.centrerigpedorje.org
Community Involvement
Through Lama Phuntsok our presence is becoming established in our local community. Lama Phuntsok gave a special address at the recent Tibetan Peace Concert that was held at Kitchener's city hall . He also speaks at local high schools every semester. Additionally, he is a member of the Interfaith Grand River Council and acts as the Tibetan Buddhist representative. He has joined the spiritual care provider team at Grand River Hospital and with ACCKWA, our local aids committee.
Meditation Advisors
Lama Phuntsok has appointed some senior students to serve as meditation advisors for anyone who would like to have an experienced fellow practitioner available to offer support and answer questions. More information about the meditation advisor's role can be found by clicking on the link above