VBA

Buddhism Under the Nyingma Tradition


October 15, 2014

Can your mind walk the dog?

bulldog2Can your mind walk the dog / Can a flying bird leave footprints?

Open to the local English-speaking community since 2005, we (Vajrayana Buddhism Association) offer meditation classes following the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist teachings. We begin by introducing a seated meditation in which the participants are asked to keep their eyes open (same goes with all their senses). Because in real life, it is like walking the dog or riding a bike, you do not ignore your surroundings or suppress your instincts. Slowly, step-by-step, one can become at ease, even when actively engaging in challenging situations. This natural ability to be at ease is like the sun and its warmth that are never departed from the Earth.

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 17 (Wed, 7-8:30pm) at Community Centre 55 (www.centre55.com), 97 Main Street, Gerrard and Main, a 10-minute walk from Main Subway Station.

Dec. 8 (Mon, 6-7pm) at St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, 230 The Esplanade, Parliament and Front, a 10-minute walk from St. Lawrence Market, and a 5-minute walk to the Distillery District.

Bring a towel or a yoga mat if you want to sit on the floor.

To register, contact Vivian: canyourmind@yahoo.ca.

For more info about us and upcoming classes in the GTA, visit http://www.vbatoronto.org/en/default.aspx

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