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Shamatha Retreat First Saturday of every month 10AM-1PM (next retreat - 3 April) 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 Sherab Jamtsho 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 @ 5-6PM (first time beginners: 4:30-5PM) 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: The next gathering will be on 14 March) 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. 12 March: Chariots of Fire
Gentle Voice - radio programme Currently the show is being revamped Kuzoo 105 Kencho Namgyel Looking at the world through the eyes of wisdom. Interviews with various personalities                    
Tastes of Mindfulness Every Sunday @ 10:30-11:30AM (NB: The next class will be on 28 February) 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 Every second, third and forth Saturday. Meeting time: 9:30AM, Meeting place: Nazhoen Pelri main gate Thimphu hillside Tashi Tshering Reforesting hillsides. Bring sturdy shoes, facial mask, thick gloves and hat to protect from sun. Note: Due to the planting season drawing to a close, this activity has been suspended until next year. Other activities will begin in 2010
"Shower of Blesssings" tsok offering   10th of every month (lunar calendar) next meeting 25 January (5PM) Zangtopelri Lhakhang  (near vegetable market) Tashi Tshering 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 ( Tuesday, 09 March 2010 )
 
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