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Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche and Ven. Tashi

Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche with translator, Ven. Tashi at MSTC, March 2010

 

 

Upcoming Teachings:

 

Lojong (Mind Training) Class: Based upon the Seven Points of Mind Training written by Geshe Chekawa
Sundays, 3:30pm to 5pm on: August 1st, August 8th, August 29th (no class on Sundays, August 15th & 22nd)

Mind Training is a practice in the Buddhist tradition based on a set of proverbs formulated in Tibet in the 12th century by Chekawa. Through the practice we undertake to connect with our world in an unconditionally positive way, and also to take full responsibility for our experience of it. It is also contains unique methods for taking the hardships we experience and using them to develop compassion and insight.

Unlike many practices it does not require that you sign on to a particular system of beliefs, nor is it something that you can only do on your meditation cushion. In fact, the best practice is often done out in the world, with exactly those people and situations that upset and irritate you the most.

Suggested Books to Read about Lojong:  (no prerequisites are needed for this class!)

  • Achieving Bodhichitta
    296 pages, list price $ 10.50  Achieving Bodhichitta is a compilation of oral teachings given in the 1980s by Sermey Khensur Lobsang Tharchin on the two methods of achieving bodhichitta--the Sevenfold Instruction on Cause and Effect and Equality and Exchange Between Self and Others. http://www.mstp.us/Books/A_Bodhi.php
 
  • The Great Path of Awakening: A Commentary on the Mahayana Teaching of the Seven Points of Mind Training [Paperback] Jamgon Kongtrul (Author), Ken McLeod (Translator)

 

 

OTHER EVENTS:

Evening Meditation
Wednesday evenings, 7:15pm to 8:15pm

August meditation evenings: August 11th and August 25th

MSTC offers evening meditation sessions for anyone wishing to learn Buddhist meditation or looking for a quiet place to practice meditation after a busy work day. Focused on learning or practicing Buddhist meditations, these sessions are open to anyone on a drop-in basis. Led by Ven. Lobsang Sherap.

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Medicine Buddha Recitation
Tuesday, August 17th

Once a month MSTC offers the recitation of a sutra form of a Medicine Buddha ceremony. It is open to everyone and no initiation or empowerment is necessary. Requests for Medicine Buddha dedications can be sent to: medicinebuddha@mstcdharma.org

It is usually held from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Led by Sharon Hurley

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MSTC offers classes/events in the Fairfax, VA area at a private residence. We are located close to George Mason University and the city of Fairfax, VA. To contact MSTC, or for information about center, see our : Contact us page

There is no charge for any teaching or event at MSTC, although donations are gratefully accepted.

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