December "One Community" Gathering

This month’s Sangha gathering is: Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm MST

Deepening our Practice through Retreat

While keeping a consistent daily practice is the cornerstone of our spiritual development, we can also set aside specific times to go deeper by separating ourselves from all the business and distraction in our lives. The term we translate as “retreat” from Tibetan means, to make a boundary. That is, to take this time away from our phones, our work, our friends and families, and everything that draws our attention outwards to fully focus on our practice. When we take this time, we see that the experiences we gain in retreat bring even more depth and clarity to our daily practices. This begins in as simple a way as taking a few hours on a Saturday morning to focus entirely on your practice or as deep and complex as making the decision to participate in a traditional three-year retreat.

Details:

This month’s Sangha gathering: Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm MST

Location: Online or in person in Missoula, MT

Justin Kirkwood will be teaching in person in Missoula. For those located in Missoula, you are welcome to join a group who will be receiving the teaching together at the Namchak office. For those unable to join in person, the teaching will also be live-streamed via Zoom.

About Justin Kirkwood

Justin Kirkwood is a dedicated dharma student and teacher with over 20 years of experience in studying and practicing Buddhism. Formally trained in monastic universities in India, Justin had the privilege of studying and practicing with many renowned Tibetan masters. He has also worked as a Tibetan translator and interpreter for over fifteen years, deepening his understanding of the sacred texts. Justin is a vital member of the Namchak Foundation, serving as a translator of texts, an interpreter for Namchak Khen Rinpoche, and a teacher.

About One Community

For one evening each month, we come together as a community to deepen our understanding of the dharma and connect with our fellow sangha members. Each gathering is facilitated by a different Namchak teacher, thought leader, or staff member and will revolve around our month's theme. These gatherings are two hours in total. The first half will consist of a dharma talk, and the second half will offer an opportunity for participants to reflect on the teachings through small group discussions in short break-out sessions. These group discussions will be followed by a Q&A session with the teacher. Participation in small group discussions is encouraged but not required. You can always sit these out! We encourage Learning Circles and meditation buddies to attend together. Inviting friends, partners, family members, neighbors, and co-workers is always welcome.

Address and Zoom Link

Missoula address and Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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