Saka Dawa Retreat: Celebrating the Buddha's Enlightenment
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(Notre pratique aura lieu en anglais, mais notre célébration sera bilingue!)
Saka Dawa (Tibetan), also known as Vesak Day, is a major, buddhist holiday which commemorates three major events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. (Think of it as a combined Xmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter - a pretty big deal!)
On this occasion, all are warmly welcomed to commemorate the Buddha's life, Awakening, teaching, and death - and to reconnect with our own paths and inspiration to work with our minds and hearts.
The day will include the Morning Litury for Mahayana Students, traditional chants, sitting and walking meditation and/or shamatha yoga, tonglen compassion practice, and a potluck lunch.
A donation is always warmly appreciated! This retreat is open to everyone and anyone of all ages, so please feel welcome to share! Seating is limited, so please register.
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