Events in March 2023
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February 27, 2023(1 event)
MEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthMEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthFebruary 27, 2023 - Today is Medicine Buddha Day Meditational deity practice on the Medicine Buddha is carried out to pacify all physical and mental illnesses, diseases and suffering caused by all disturbing emotions such as anger, desire, pride, ignorance & jealousy. Text is available at this link: For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
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February 28, 2023
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March 1, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: GURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthGURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthMarch 1, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Guru Rinpoche Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Rigdzin Dupa with Tsok feast offering - focusing on the inner practice of Padmasambhava to purify our obstacles and to receive blessings & accomplishment from Guru Rinpoche. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
March 2, 2023
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March 3, 2023
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March 4, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaMarch 4, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
March 5, 2023
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March 7, 2023(1 event)
Happy Chotrul Duchen -the ‘Day of Miracles’Happy Chotrul Duchen -the ‘Day of Miracles’March 7, 2023 - Happy Chotrul Duchen! Celebrated on the full moon (the fifteenth day) of the first Tibetan lunar month, Chotrul Duchen (the ‘Day of Miracles’) is the first of four major prayer festivals in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar commemorating great events in the Buddha's life. The lunar month goes from new moon to new moon and the entire first month of the Tibetan calendar is called Bum Gyur Dawa (100,000 month). In this month it is considered that the results of all actions both positive and negative are multiplied a hundred thousand times. The first 15 days of the New Year commemorates the miracles that the Buddha performed to instill faith and devotion in the Dharma. Chotrul Duchen marks the end of the first 15 days and it is the first “Düchen” or “great occasion” in the Tibetan calendar, marking the beginning of the New Year. Since actions are multiplied 100,000 times, it is considered very beneficial to engage in positive activities throughout the month and especially on this day! Please below for Centres that you can follow for Chotrul Duchen practice.
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March 8, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Weekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenWeekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenMarch 8, 2023 - 7:00 pm Weekly Meditation Drop In - Wednesdays
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March 9, 2023
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March 10, 2023
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March 11, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaMarch 11, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
March 12, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 15, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Weekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenWeekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenMarch 15, 2023 - 7:00 pm Weekly Meditation Drop In - Wednesdays
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March 16, 2023
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March 17, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: YUMKA/DAKINI TSOK INHOUSE – on the 25th of the Lunar monthYUMKA/DAKINI TSOK INHOUSE – on the 25th of the Lunar monthMarch 17, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Dakini Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Yumka (The Queen of Great Bliss) with Tsok feast offering on the 25th of the lunar month is dedicated to Padmasambhava's consort, the enlightened wisdom Dakini, Yeshe Tsogyal. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
March 18, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaMarch 18, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
March 19, 2023
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March 20, 2023(1 event)
VAJRAKILAYA (DHARMA PROTECTOR) – on the 29th of the Lunar monthVAJRAKILAYA (DHARMA PROTECTOR) – on the 29th of the Lunar monthMarch 20, 2023 - Today is Dharma Protector Day Vajrakilaya is the main Nyingma protector deity whose practice dispels harmful beings, harmful emotions, and negative circumstances, creating beneficial conditions for Dharma practice and the path to enlightenment. Text is available at this link: NamchoDailyPractice & Vajrakilaya For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
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March 21, 2023
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March 22, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Weekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenWeekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenMarch 22, 2023 - 7:00 pm Weekly Meditation Drop In - Wednesdays
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March 23, 2023
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March 24, 2023
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March 25, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaMarch 25, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
March 26, 2023
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March 28, 2023
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March 29, 2023(2 events)
MEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthMEDICINE BUDDHA – on the 8th of the Lunar monthMarch 29, 2023 - Today is Medicine Buddha Day Meditational deity practice on the Medicine Buddha is carried out to pacify all physical and mental illnesses, diseases and suffering caused by all disturbing emotions such as anger, desire, pride, ignorance & jealousy. Text is available at this link: For ritual practice days, we encourage our sangha to join those Palyul Centres whose practices are led on Zoom by a resident Lama.
7:00 pm: Weekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenWeekly Meditation Drop In with Ani SamtenMarch 29, 2023 - 7:00 pm Weekly Meditation Drop In - Wednesdays
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March 30, 2023
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March 31, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: GURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthGURU TSOK INHOUSE - on the 10th of the Lunar monthMarch 31, 2023 - 7:00 pm Happy Guru Rinpoche Day! Please feel free to join us at the Centre (Co-vid protocols still in place) we will follow NYC Centre with Khenpo Norgay & Lama Pasang - here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82715263353?pwd=UmZoM1ZIalJsWnR3TWZKMWg5RFcyQT09 Meeting ID: 827 1526 3353 Passcode: Guru Rigdzin Dupa with Tsok feast offering - focusing on the inner practice of Padmasambhava to purify our obstacles and to receive blessings & accomplishment from Guru Rinpoche. Tsok means “gathering together” for a spiritual feast. The practitioners come together, the food and drink to be offered to everyone is assembled, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather together, and finally as a result of this practice, merit and wisdom are accumulated or “gathered together” by the participants. Text is available at this link: |
April 1, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: TEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaTEACHING - Lopon Rigzin Losal - 37 Practices of the BodhisattvaApril 1, 2023 - 9:30 am The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A Summary of the Heart Essence of a Bodhisattva’s Conduct. The Ottawa Palyul Centre is delighted to host this teaching on Zoom by Lopon Rigzin Losal, one of Namdroling’s advanced English-speaking monastic teachers. The text that Lopon will teach from, ‘The Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva’, was composed by Gyalsé (Bodhisattva) Tokmé Zangpo in the 14th century. It is a concise summary in 37 verses of the heart essence of a Bodhisattva’s conduct. In taking us through this text and the commentary called “Dispelling the Darkness of Mind”, Lopon Rigsel will help us to understand what it means to be a Bodhisattva and how we can follow in the footsteps of those who walk the path that joins primordial wisdom and loving compassion. We are sure that you will connect with Lopon Rigsel’s in-depth knowledge, his enthusiasm, and concern for students who often have little opportunity to communicate informally with an authentically trained Nyingma teacher. All are welcome and can join anytime - no registration required. Click Here: Zoom Link Bio - Lopon Rigsel Donate - OTTAWA PALYUL CENTRE Text - 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva.pdf Prayers - Manjushri.pdf & Opening & Dedication Prayers Ohio.pdf |
April 2, 2023
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You are warmly invited to “drop in”! Drop in to the freshness of the present moment, to the warmth of your kind heart, and to the joy of the present. Yes, it’s a present! Regular meditation, even for brief periods, gives us an opportunity to receive this present. Maybe you will attend for your physical or mental health, or maybe because you want to develop kindness toward yourself and others, or to join with a community of people who care deeply about waking up for the benefit of the world. There are lots of motivations for meditation and, unfortunately, lots of distractions leading us to miss out on this valuable practice. May this weekly meditation help you to minimize the distractions and enhance your motivation.