WEDNESDAYS MEDITATION GROUP
The Heart of Wakefulness
Semester 3
A course based on: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volumes One and Two, by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
13 Wednesdays (4 dharma talks, 9 classes)
7 - 9 PM EST
April 15 – July 8, 2020: Dharma Gathering/Open House starts on April 15 (Open to all); The Heart of Wakefulness Series* starts on April 22 (Prerequisites apply, seee below).
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SCHEDULE
All sessions begin with group meditation; instruction is offered to newcomers.
6:40 - 7:00 PM Join the meeting, get access to the Zoom link here. Tech support and guidance on using Zoom. Click here to review instructions if new to Zoom.
7:10 - 7:40 PM Meditation. You may join the meditation after the start, but please do so quietly.
7:40 - 9:00 PM Class with Discussion
Led by meditation teachers Derek Kolleeny and Warner Dick with Dharma Gatherings occurring every four weeks.
Drop-ins Welcome — Our “Heart of Wakefulness" series may be accessible to those attending on a drop-in basis, but is primarily designed to provide a progressive journey for anyone attending regularly as a course of study. If you are new, and interested in joining us on an ongoing basis, please connect with one of our teachers. If you have questions contact us here.
ABOUT THE COURSE
A year-long series of talks on the remaining Wednesday evenings focusing on the path of the bodhisattva as presented in the second volume of the three-volume set, The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. For 9 classes this semester, the focus is on the understanding of emptiness, the ego-transcending practices of the bodhisattva known as the six paramitas, and the practice of cultivating bodhichitta or enlightened mind. As always, our presentation emphasizes joining study with practice. As always, our presentation emphasizes joining study with practice. The first class will be on January 15, 2020.
ABOUT THE OPEN HOUSE DHARMA GATHERINGS
Every four weeks Senior Teacher Jane Kolleeny will present a talk on topics about the Buddhist path of meditation and study. These are excellent opportunities for those new to meditation and Buddhism to check us out. Bring your friends and family!
Our Dharma Gatherings are open to everyone, both new and seasoned meditators, whether Buddhist or not. You can drop-in and join us for meditation practice on any Wednesday.
ABOUT THE BOOK SERIES
The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma is a three-volume compilation of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings given over the course of thirteen years of annual Seminary programs for advanced students. This profound and vast treasury of teachings, carefully compiled and edited, has now been made available for a broader audience in these volumes. It is a precious opportunity to study them with senior students of Trungpa Rinpoche. For those attending the course regularly, a copy of the source text is available for purchase at a discount when registering for the series.
ABOUT THE TEACHERS
Derek Kolleeny and Jane Kolleeny are two of the founders and senior teachers of the Westchester Buddhist Center; Warner Dick is one of WBC’s next-generation teachers. For over ten years now, WBC has focused on the authentic presentation of the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Derek and Jane both studied directly with Trungpa Rinpoche, and have been practicing and teaching in his tradition for more than 40 years.
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Note: Price does not include purchase of Volume 2, which will be available at our first meeting at a substantial discount.
**WBC maintains a policy of making our programs affordable to all. Those with limited income please offer what you can afford by clicking on the donate button to the right or view this donation page. All WBC events and activities are free with Student ID.