Introductory Class on Buddhism: in June 2008
Date: Sundays, June 2008
Time: 10am
Location: DGTL Monastery, Bloomington
Every week class is offered by our resident monk or senior student. Subject is on Interdependence and the nature of mind. We have hard time to deal with changes in our life. Understanding this concept will help one to achieve happiness in this life, liberation from samsara and ultimately englintenment. All classes are free and all welcome. Please check calender for details.
World Purification Day ( Zam-ling chi-sang ): July 18th 2008
The fifteenth of fifth Tibetan month is celebrated as the “
World Purification Day” to Thank the all protector deity their support of the successful completion of Samye
Monastery. The day’s celebration began during reign of Tibetan King Trisong Deutsan
(8th century A.D.). On this
day new prayer flags made of cloths of five colors –blue, white,
red, green and yellow symbolizing th five elements etc are installed and grand
purification of smoke offering is performed in order to purify the cosmic energy
and the environment.
Intermediate Course on Buddhism: In August
Date: Saturday
Time: 2pm
Location: GSL Monastery Cincinnati:
It will six month course and will cover all the essential subjects of Buddhist philosphy and meditation in more depth. During this course we will look into more deeper meanning of teachings and how it can apply to our eveyday life. On request Cd recording of teachings will be available only to registered students, if one miss class. Some basic knowledge on Buddhism is beneficial, not required.
Family Summer Fun: The Art of Peace
Saturday, August 09,
2008 5pm
Buddhism holds that peace is attainable for every person, family and between
all living beings. The monks will host an open discussion about peace to begin
building understanding about this elusive concept.
A creative, artistic exercise follows as a way to represent in pictures and
words what peace means for each person, family, or group of friends.
RSVP please, limited seating. Call monastery (513) 385-7116.
Location address: Bloomington:
DGTL Buddhist Monastery, 102 West Clubhouse drive,
Bloomington IN 47404. Phone: (812) 339-0857
Cincinnati:
GSL Buddhist Monastery,3046 Pavlova drive Cincinnati OH 45251
Phone: (513) 385-7116 Website: www.gadenusa.org