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Shamatha Retreat First Saturday of every month 10AM-1PM (next retreat - 4 September) Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Shenphen Zangpo Each half hour session will consist of the following activities: 20 mins sitting meditation, 5 mins walking meditation... more
Deer Park Library Open during activity times Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Jigme Dendup There are no membership fees or fines for late return of books. Instead, we encourage members to use the facility as an extension... more
Contemplative Photography Blog on-going Deer Park Haiku (see link to left) Kunzang Chuki The aim of this blog is to provide inspiration for people to explore and connect with the innate stillness... more
Haiku Blog on-going Deer Park Haiku (see link to left) Sonam Palden Haiku is a form of short poetry closely linked with Zen Buddhism...more
Shamatha Meditation Every Tuesday @ 5:30-6:30PM (first time beginners: 5-5:30PM) Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Shenphen Zangpo Recorded teachings of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, meditation instruction,... more
Wisdom Tea Party  Every Sunday @ 3:30PM (NB: There will be no Wisdom Tea Party in September. Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Sherab Jamtsho Tea and open discussion. Opportunity to raise questions about Buddhism in informal atmosphere.
Life as Movie

 Every Friday @ 6PM Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Neten Chhetri Screening of reflective movies. 3 September: Three Seasons (http://www.reelviews.net/movies/t/three_seasons.html
Tastes of Mindfulness Every Sunday @ 10:30-11:30AM Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map) Shenphen Zangpo Interactive Dharma for kids (Age group: 8 to 12) - stories, mindfulness activities. Bring crayons, pencils and paper for drawing
Bodhicitta in Action Periodic activities Thimphu area Ugyen Pem Activities include tree planting, cleaning dog pound, painting, visiting hospital patients.
"Shower of Blesssings" tsok offering   10th of every month (lunar calendar) next meeting 5:30PM, 19 August Deer Park, Nazhoen Pelri Centre - see above link for map Sonam Jamtsho Participation restricted to members who have received initiation to perform this tsok offering from Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche... more
Exploring Life Through Wisdom Every Tuesday @ 2-3PM Substance Abuse Drop-in Centre (HISC Building - above taxi rank) Shenphen Zangpo Exploring life through wisdom, open discussion, idea sharing (for people with addiction problems)
Deer Park activities are free and serviced by volunteers. 

NB: Future plans include an interactive Dharma study group, book club and also classes on ikebana, calligraphy, Zen cooking and yoga. In addition, we hope to hold regular retreats at sacred sites and organize volunteer activities. Please check this page regularly for schedule up-dates.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 August 2010 )
 
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