WBC FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSE *
Wednesday Evenings via Zoom
The Heart of Wakefulness
Semester 2
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
January 8 - April 8, 2020
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In Person Meetings Canceled. We now meet via Zoom:
If you have questions contact us here.
6:40 - 7:00 PM Tech support and guidance on using 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
All of our talks and discussions will be recorded, as usual, and be available online, soon after.
Led by Derek Kolleeny and Warner Dick with Dharma Gatherings with Jane Kolleeny occurring every four weeks.
Suggested Donation: $130 ($10 per session)**
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. Newcomers and beginners should feel free to drop in for meditation and check us out; if you are interested in joining us on an ongoing basis, please connect with one of our teachers. If you have questions contact us here.
All sessions begin with group meditation; instruction is offered to newcomers.
AUDIO RECORDINGS: Audio recordings will be posted here if you missed a class, Click here to listen to audio recordings from Semester One; Fall, 2019
WEDNESDAYS
SEMESTER TWO
MT. KISCO
HOW TO JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
All zoom meetings links have been consolidated into a password protected page.
Go to this page to fill out a form to retrieve this password.
If you have registered and know the password already, you can go to this page to enter
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.
All in -person meetings suspended until further notice
DIRECTIONS
The Center for Health and Healing
4 Smith Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY, 10549
2nd floor, at the intersection of East Main Street. View Map
Parking available on Smith Ave., and a few spaces beneath the building.
located on the corner of Smith Avenue and East Main Street
Free parking available on Smith Avenue at all times.1/2 mile from Mt. Kisco Train Station (Harlem Line) taxi services are available day and night from station
1 and 1/2 miles from Saw Mill Parkway and Interstate 684.
*WBC maintains a policy of making our programs affordable to all. Those with limited income please offer what you can afford on our donation page. All WBC events and activities are free with Student ID.