Parbawatiya Center, November Newsletter 2009
November 2009 eNews Contents
- Learning to Meditate Beginner Workshop
- Illusions, Reality and Space-like Emptiness Weekend Retreat
- Family Meditation Classes
- Weekly Classes on Meditation & Buddhism
- Green Tara Empowerment in Jacksonville
- Monthly Calendar
Learning to Meditate Beginner Workshop
November 14 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Take a break from your busy life to relax and unwind. Each session consists of guided meditations, teachings and discussion to teach you the basics of meditation. This course is perfect for beginners.
Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
The course costs $35 ($20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors pay $10 for all day courses.
You can register online now or for more information call (727) 797-9770 or email us atinfo@MeditationInTampaBay.org.
Illusions, Reality and Space-like Emptiness Weekend Retreat
A Weekend Away Retreat
with Gen Demo and Kelsang Chokyan
November 20-22 at KMC Florida in Sarasota
"Thus, having become disillusioned with worldly desires, We should generate the wish to abide in solitude. Fortunate ones stroll in quiet and peaceful places, Far away from all conflict and objects of delusion."
Buddha’s wisdom teachings that he revealed in the Heart Sutra are the most profound method to find happiness and peace of mind. By meditating on emptiness we will gain an experience of a deep relaxation and acceptance of the way things are. We will also learn a very powerful method for overcoming obstacles that we experience in our lives. By understanding deeply the true nature of all things we will be able to cut the root of all our delusions and therefore swiftly progress along the path to liberation and enlightenment.
For more information can be found at www.MeditationInSarasota.org.
Family Meditation Classes
A Family Meditation Day Course
November 14 at 5:00 - 6:00pm
You and your child can learn about Buddhist meditation together. The classes include a short prayer, meditation, teaching, discussion, and a fun art project. This is a great opportunity for you to share in a meaningful activity with your child.
The course is located at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor and costs $10 ($5 students/limited income). Free for Center Sponsors.
Please pre-register by calling the center at (727) 797-9770 or email us atinfo@MeditationInTampaBay.org.
Weekly Classes on Meditation & Buddhism
Our evening meditation classes are an hour and a half in length and include teachings, guided meditation, and discussion. Everyone can benefit from this simple advice for developing a peaceful lifestyle. These classes are great for beginners. Feel free to join at any time in the series.
The class series this month is Viewing Others as Supreme.
| Main Center | Sundays, 10:00-11:30am & Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm | with Kelsang Chokyan at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor |
| Main Center | Learning Not to React | with France Roy at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor |
| Brandon | Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm | with Angus Berry at Unity in Brandon |
| New Port Richey | Mondays, 7:15-9:00pm | with Sasha Bartunek at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4125 US Highway 19 |
| Palm Harbor | Mondays, 6:45 - 7:45pm | with France Roy at Oak Trail Books |
| Seminole | Fridays, 7:00 - 8:15pm | with Angela Plumley and Julian Corvin at |
| St Petersburg | Mondays, 8:00 - 9:15pm | with Kelsang Chokyan at Living Room Yoga |
| Tampa (Cirtus Park) | Learning Not to React | with Cate White at The Lotus Pond |
| Tampa (South) | Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm | with Kelsang Chokyan at Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Blvd # H, Tampa |
| Trinity | Learning Not to React | with Kelsang Chokyan at Trinity Yoga, 8514 Old CR 54, New Port Richey |
For more information call (727) 797-9770 or email us at info@MeditationInTampaBay.org.
Green Tara Empowerment in Jacksonville
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am - 4pm
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 - 3pm
Hosted at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center on 85 Sailfish Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL32233.
Blessing Empowerment and Commentary to the practice or Arya Tara, with Resident Teacher Carol Lutker - followed by Retreat
Arya Tara is a female Buddha, manifesting the wisdom of all the Buddhas. She is our Holy Mother, the Swift Rescuer, protecting us from immediate dangers and guiding our spiritual growth. By relying on her, we gain protection, increase our wisdom, and our ability to help and protect others.
Everyone welcome; no experience necessary.
Saturday will include teaching, actual empowerment, delicious lunch, and commentary to the practice. Registration and refreshment starts at 9:30 am.
Sunday will be a retreat day, with 3 sessions of practice of the sadhana Liberation from Sorrow with mantra recitation, and a General Program class on a related topic. Sessions: 8:30 am Tara, 10:00 GP class, 11:45 am Tara, 1 pm lunch, 2:00 pm Tara
Cost: Saturday only, $55 (students and sponsors, $30) includes delicious lunch Sunday $10 (plus lunch contribution if staying for lunch) Light breakfast included both days- come early.
Please pre-register now at www.MeditationInJacksonville.org.
Monthly Calendar
November '09
Parbawatiya Center Calendar (For classes in Clearwater)
Parbawatiya Branch Class Calendar
(For classes in Brandon, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Seminole, St Petersburg, Tampa and Trinity)
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