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Buddhism Under the Nyingma Tradition


April 12, 2015

On Expedience

TrafficIn discussing the Buddhist practice, the word “expedience” tends to go hand-in-hand with “wisdom.” One slant of expedience can be seen as “appropriate to the situation,” as in, there exists a way that works for you. For example, a scientist, …

January 31, 2015

Below the Fold (Part 3 of 3)

In my line of work (education), an oft-cited sales pitch is the search query “acid rain.” The topic of “fish” is relevant. The topic on “sulfur” is relevant. So are “fossil fuel” and “carbon dioxide.” But what about “Scandinavia”?

So …

January 06, 2015

Below the Fold (Part 1)

Since 2005, we have opened our centre to the local community who are interested in meditation. While accessible by car and by public transit, the centre is situated in a business/industrial complex on the edge of a residential community. There …

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 …

August 11, 2014

On Meditation

It has been said that meditation is the way of letting go.  In meditation, one let go of the complexity of the outside world so as to reach a blissful tranquility within.  In many spiritual traditions, meditation is the …

August 11, 2014

Downtown Toronto – New Meditation Class in Sept. 2014

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January 02, 2014

Class Schedule Jan.-April 2014

General Meditation: Saturdays 10:30am-12pm

Intermediate Meditation: Tuesdays 7:30pm-9pm

Ocean of Wisdom Group Meditation: 8:30pm on the 25th of every lunar month (Jan. 25, Feb. 24, March 25, April 24)…

September 27, 2013

The True Expression of Brush and Ink

A sneak preview of One Stroke, excerpted from Bimo Zhenjing, a collection of Master Tam’s paintings, calligraphy and writings on the arts.…

September 24, 2013

一綫雙藝 (Two Artists – One Stroke)

TAM 一綫雙藝 題字《一綫雙藝》

漢藏佛學家談錫永上師與加拿大攝影家冼菲沙博士聯展

剪綵時間:二零一三年十一月四日正午十二時

展覽時間:二零一三年十一月四日至八日每日上午九時至下午五時

地點:多倫多市政中心Metro Hall Rotunda, 55 John Street…

September 23, 2013

Two Artists One Stroke | Toronto Metro Hall | November 4-8, 2013

We announce an exhibition called “Two Artists, One Stroke” celebrating the works of two Torontonians, Master Tam Shek-Wing (The Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Association, Toronto) and his collaboration with a photographer, Fraser Shein. The exhibition is held at the Rotunda of Metro …