SANTA ROSA SHAMBHALA CENTER

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

• Every Sunday 10 - 11:15am meditation; 11:15 - 12:30 tea/class/discussion 
• Every Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30pm meditation
• Every Wednesday 7 - 7:30pm meditation; 7:30 - 9:00 tea/class/discussion

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Beginning June 22 after Sunday sitting, we will be reading and discussing the book “Gates To Buddhist Practice,” written by Chagdud  Tulku  Rinpoche

In “Gates of Buddhist Practice”, Chagdud Tulku speaks of why we suffer and how we can eliminate the causes of suffering to create ultimate freedom for ourselves and others.  Readers will find spiritual truths that are relevant to,  and of immediate benefit in their daily lives.  Presented are methods for working with the mind in daily life; for reducing anger, attachment, ignorance, jealousy, and pride; for practicing effortful and effortless meditation; and for developing wisdom and compassion. 

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The Heart Sutra - An interactive internet class at the Santa Rosa Shambhala Center 

 

Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm June 9 - July 7th 

 

Taught by Ken McLeod , appropriate for all levels.

 

Cost $5-$10 dollars sliding scale 

 

The shortest of the perfection of wisdom sutras, the Heart Sutra is arguably the most highly revered text in the Mahayana canon. It contains the eternally enigmatic gem:

Form is emptiness.
Emptiness is form.
Emptiness is not other than form.
Form is not other than emptiness.

This course will explore the Heart Sutra from different perspectives, the historical context and its place in Buddhist scripture, the content of the Heart Sutra, viewing it as a description of a moment of presence, and how to live this teaching in one's life.

Course Outline

1. Origin of the Heart Sutra
2. Emptiness Takes 1 and 2
3. Emptiness Takes 3 and 4
4. Living in emptiness

Suggested Reading

• Red Pine, The Heart Sutra
• Hakuin, Zen Words for the Heart
• McLeod, An Arrow to the Heart

About the Teacher

Ken McLeod Trained deeply in the methods of Tibetan Buddhism, Ken McLeod uses everyday language, stories, and examples to provide you with practical responses to the challenges you encounter in your life. He points a way to uncovering your own wisdom, awareness, compassion, and inner strength.

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For Shambhala Training programs at the center, click on the "Shambhala Training" link at the top of the page.

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