Entering the Buddhist Path - Live Workshop

Name: Entering the Buddhist Path - Live Workshop
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-07:00
Location: 11403-101 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5G 2A9

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

11403-101 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5G 2A9 | Edmonton, AB

In this introductory workshop, Kushok will explain what it means to be a Buddhist practitioner. Geared toward beginners as well as current practitioners, this workshop will also be of immense benefit to those who have been practicing Buddhism in a secular context and are looking to deepen their practice.
This workshop is highly recommended for those considering taking their Refuge Vows.
You will learn:
A brief history of Tibetan Buddhism
The practical benefits of Buddhist practice
The spiritual benefits of Buddhist practice
The significance of Refuge Vows
Basic meditation techniques
How to deepen your practice and pursue Buddhism further
Finally, this workshop will help to clear up the many myths and misconceptions that surround this timeless spiritual practice.
This workshop will be taught by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe, Spiritual Director of Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society and Founder of the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation. He is addressed as “Kushok”, which is a term of respect for monks from His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s monastery, Namgyal Monastery. Click here to learn more about our Spiritual Director.
All workshop attendees will receive a video recording.
INVESTMENT:
The workshop fee is $35 CAD.
It is Gaden Samten Ling’s policy that no one should be turned away due to lack of funds. If you feel you would benefit from this course but are unable to register for financial reasons, please contact Gillian at [email protected].
REFUND POLICY:
An individual may receive a refund, less a $2.00 administration fee, if they request the refund from the Society Office by email, before 2:00 PM the day after the first class.
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE:
All registered students will receive the Zoom link to the course, as well as LIFETIME ACCESS to the recording. Students must be registered in this course to receive the recording, as they will be saved on a separate platform.
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