Activity
|
Time & Day |
Venue |
Facilitator |
Remarks |
| 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
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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
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| 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) |
