EVENTS
NAGA PUJA
An healing practice​​
AVALOKITESHVARA SIMHANANDA INITIATION & TEACHING ON NAGA PRACTICE
August 9th • 9am​ to noon​
(In English)
With Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche
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30$ to 50$ according to your ability to pay​
On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, Qc
On line : Zoom
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NAGA PUJA PRACTICE
August 24th • 9am to 11am
(In Tibetan)
Prerequisite: having received
Avalokiteshvara Simhananda Initiation ​
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20$ to 30$ according to your ability to pay​
On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, Qc
On line : Zoom
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If you wish to dedicate the practice for the healing of a specific person, please indicate the name in your donation on the website: https://www.meditationtsongkhapa.org/support
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IMPORTANT NOTE : please do not eat meat, fish onion and garlic for 24 hours before the event
What is Nagas practice ?
Nagas are serpent spirits classified as one of the eight classes of gods and demons in Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that they live beneath the surface of the earth, in water, in trees or rocks, and are believed to possess miraculous powers and various material and spiritual riches. They are considered very pure beings and fierce protectors of nature. It is said that they can cause various diseases when irritated by the polluting habits of human beings.​​​​​​​​
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Practices dedicated to Nagas are special healing methods aimed primarily at restoring balance in our relationship with the environment. When we ignore the environmental impact of our actions, we risk disrupting our ecosystem, which can lead to numerous physical and psychological illnesses, many of which are difficult to treat according to Western medical paradigms. Some of these conditions, such as certain psychological disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and even cancer, are traditionally considered in Tibetan Buddhism to be caused by nagas and would be directly related to our dysfunctional ecological interactions.
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***This teaching and practice require having received the initiation of Avalokiteshvara Simhananda, which will be given by Ven Zawa Tulku Rinpoche at the beginning of the teaching session on August 9th at 9:00 AM. ***
LAMRIM
ORAL TRANSMISSION
July 5th and 12th
August 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
September 6th
• 10am to 12pm
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With Ven Zawa Tulku Rinpoche​
In English with simultaneous French translation
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10$ to 30$ per session according to your ability to pay
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On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, Qc
Registration closed
On line : Zoom
Registration closed
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​All are welcome
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The Lamrim or "The Stages of the Path of Enlightenment" is an organization of all the Buddha's teachings in the form of gradual, structured stages.
In this series, Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche will grant the traditional oral transmission of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche's Lamrim, as well as a practical commentary to effectively engage on the path to enlightenment.
BREATHING MEDITATION
Every Friday • 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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With Mireille Marie
In French & English
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​​​​5$ to 15$ per session according to your ability to pay
On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, J5J 2S6
Reference text in French, English and Tibetan
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​All are welcome.​​​​
Benefits of breathing meditation
According to the sacred texts, the benefits of practicing breathing meditation are limitless: body, speech, and mind are purified, the body becomes light, the mind becomes luminous, and one becomes a suitable recipient to attain enlightenment. During these sessions, come and breathe deeply to meet the luminous and warm nature of your mind in a place of peace and harmony, in the heart of the Laurentian forest.