Several people requested that we continue our Tuesday sits a few more weeks so we are adding 2 extra sessions!
Dec. 5 7:30-8:30pm
Dec. 12 7:30-8:30pm
Hope you can join us!
Author: steph
Fall 2017 Meditation Schedule
SUNDAYS @ 11:00am*
Sangha Sunday – starting September 10
Looking to take your meditation practice a little deeper? Want to learn more about Buddhism? Join us on Sundays for a Dharma talk, discussion, some chanting and group mediations. Sundays will alternate between more formal Dharma talks and opportunities to practice your meditation.
Sundays will be a mix of Dharma talks, longer sits, and 1/2 or 1 day in-town retreats.
*Start time may vary – To find out exactly what is happening on a given Sunday please visit our Meetup site
FIRST TIME?: If this is your first time meditating please arrive 10-15 min early & let our teacher know so they can go over the basics with you. You can also try out the various sitting methods to see what is most comfortable (kneeling vs sitting).
TUESDAYS @ 7:30pm
Meditation Tuesdays – starting September 12
If you’re new to meditation, don’t have much experience, or want to get back to basics, Tuesday’s class is perfect for you. Learn different meditation techniques in a relaxed, comfortable and easy-going setting. If you miss a class or join mid-session please arrive 10-15 minutes early and the teacher can catch you up on what you need to know.
Zazen Sept 12 – Oct. 3
Advanced Zazen Oct. 10 – Oct. 31
Visualization Nov. 7 – Nov. 28
FIRST TIME? If you’ would like to try out the various sitting/kneeling options before the class please arrive 10-15 minutes early and we’d be happy to help you.
To receive reminders you can register for the classes on Meetup
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
- We have meditation cushions and benches for you to use while with us However, if you have your own and would like to bring it, please do.
- Wear comfortable, loose/ stretchy clothing (meditating in skinny jeans is not fun, trust me).
- You may want to bring a sweater or shawl with you as the body tends to cool during meditation.
- All classes and services are run by cash donation in what ever amount you feel comfortable with.
LOCATION
Details about our Location
Meet & Greet & Retreat Info
A lot of people have signed up to our group over the past couple of months and since we won’t have formal meditation sessions until the fall, I thought y’all might like a chance to meet some of us sooner. We can answer questions about our group, about meditation, and about Buddhism.
For existing members, hope you can also come out and catch up with us!
ALSOOOOO – we are having a retreat at the end of August, so if you’d like to find out more about that we can answer those questions too.
We will have reservations at Limericks Pub on Wednesday August 2, from 7:00-8:30pm. Ask for the Meditation Group. Drop in anytime, stay as long as you’d like!
You can sign up on our Meetup site, or just show up.
August 2017 Meditation Retreat
Registration is now officially open for our August Retreat!
This year we will be hosting the retreat at the Folk Tree Lodge, a short 45 minute drive from Calgary but a world away from the big city.
This retreat is open to new and more “seasoned” meditators alike. It’s a great opportunity for anyone looking to delve deeper in their practice.
This is a “silent’ retreat – the participants are asked not to talk during their stay. Don’t worry, the silence doesn’t start as soon as you get there – there will be dinner and an opening ceremony at which the teachers will explain what to do with the silence and when to start. There will also be times set aside for one on one talks with the teachers.
Retreats provide a fantastic environment to get away from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Silence is a beautiful thing and can help you connect with your inner wisdom. The theme for this year’s retreat will be “The Art of Letting Be”.
We have also tried to keep costs down as much as possible. The cost should be around $300-$450, depending on what accommodation type people choose. However, all participants will pay the same price regardless of room type (except for Early Bird Discount). All rooms are shared but if you need a private room for medical reasons we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Early Bird Pricing is available until August 14. Early bird price will be $60 less than the regular price. To receive the early bird price you will need to provide a $200 deposit by August 14. If you need to cancel after paying this deposit you will be refunded only if we can fill your spot. If price is an issue, let us know and we will try to work something out for you.
Delicious vegetarian dinners will be served everyday and are included in the price. You will be responsible for your own breakfasts and lunches. There are fridges, dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and microwaves.
Please plan for a 5:30pm arrival. Dinner and orientation to start at 6:00pm on Friday. The retreat will go until 11:00am on Monday Morning.
To apply for the retreat, please fill in the following REGISTRATION FORM
End of Year/Buddha’s Birthday Potluck
Please join us after our regular Sunday Dharma talk from 11-12 for our end of year potluck!
We will also take this opportunity to celebrate the Buddha’s birthday (no special dress code or ceremonies required).
If you are able to bring a vegetarian dish to share that would be greatly appreciated. Store-bought is acceptable 
You can attend one or both events. Hope to see you all there!
Spring Meditation and Summer Break
We will be continuing the Sunday Sangha Meditations for the month of May, with the exception of the long weekend. After that we will be taking a summer break!
With the nice weather arriving attendance has been dwindling on Tuesday evening so we decided to stop Tuesday Meditations for the summer and resume in the fall.
Here is our Schedule for May
Sunday May 7, 11am
Sunday May 14, 11am
Sunday May 28, 11am
All classes are held at the Legacy building at 110-138 18Avenue SE. You must ring the doorbell on the billboard with a frog so we can come let you in.
You can show up without registering or you can sign up on our Meetup site.
We are also planning a retreat in August so watch for some updates!
Winter 2017 Class Schedule
TUESDAYS @ 7:30pm
Meditation Tuesdays – starting January 10
If you’re new to meditation, don’t have much experience, or want to get back to basics, Tuesday’s class is perfect for you. Learn different meditation techniques in a relaxed, comfortable and easy-going setting.
Zazen meditation Jan 10 – Jan. 31
Compassion mediation Feb. 7 – Feb. 28
Buddha meditation Mar. 7 – Mar. 28
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
- We have meditation cushions and benches for you to use while with us However, if you have your own and would like to bring it, please do.
- Wear comfortable, loose/ stretchy clothing (meditating in skinny jeans is not fun, trust me).
- You may want to bring a sweater or shawl with you as the body tends to cool during meditation.
- All classes and services are run by cash donation in what ever amount you feel comfortable with.
To receive reminders you can register for the classes on Meetup
We look forward to sitting with you!
SUNDAYS @ 11:00am
Sangha Sunday – starting January 15
Looking to take your meditation practice a little deeper? Want to learn more about Buddhism? Join us on Sundays for a Dharma talk, discussion, some chanting and group mediations. Sundays will alternate between more formal Dharma talks and opportunities to practice your meditation.
- 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month are open to anyone that wants to meditate. This is an opportunity to anchor your practice and sit in a group setting. Individual instruction will be offered if requested.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month offer a more formal Dharma talk, discussion, chanting, and a short group meditation. Dharma talks are explanations and discussions of important Buddhist texts.
If you want to attend Sunday Sanghas but have little meditation experience, please arrive 10-15 min early & let our teacher know so you can receive instructions before official start time.
To receive reminders you can register for the classes on Meetup
Glenbow Tour of Asian Artifacts
Shirfu has offered to give us our very own guided tour of the Glenbow’s Asian Exhibit! Although we know him as our teacher, Shirfu also teaches Asian studies at the University of Calgary and has extensive knowledge about this collection.
Here is a description of the exhibit from the Glenbow website:
“Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia
Glenbow’s Asian Gallery, Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia, includes more than 80 superb sculptures from Asia, some of which have been loaned and most of which have been gifted by the Bumper Development Corporation Ltd. of Calgary. Glenbow is especially pleased to be the steward of this outstanding collection because it gives the museum an unusual opportunity to represent the splendid artistic heritage of the growing population of Asian Canadians in our city and province. The Asian Gallery is an integral part of Glenbow’s effort not only to bridge cultures while building awareness of the diverse communities of Canada but also to make Calgary the home of some of the world’s most accomplished works of art.”
The first Thursday of each month is free so there should be no entry fee. However please have some money in case their policies have changed or there are unexpected expenses.
You can sign up for this event on our Meetup site.
Please meet by the ticket counter inside the Glenbow museum at 6:45 so can start the tour at 7pm. The tour will be about 1.5 hours.
Fall 2016 Class Schedule
SUNDAYS @ 11:00am
Sangha Sunday – starting September 11 @ 11:00 am (please be punctual)
Looking to take your meditation practice a little deeper? Want to learn more about Buddhism? Join us on Sundays for a Dharma talk, discussion, some chanting and group mediations. Sundays will alternate between more formal Dharma talks and opportunities to practice your meditation.
- 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month are open to anyone that wants to meditate. This is an opportunity to anchor your practice and sit in a group setting. Individual instruction will be offered if requested.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month offer a more formal Dharma talk, discussion, chanting, and a short group meditation. Dharma talks are explanations and discussions of important Buddhist texts.
If you want to attend Sunday Sanghas but have little meditation experience, please arrive 10-15 min early & let our teacher know so you can receive instructions before official start time.
*No class Sunday October 9
To receive reminders you can register for the classes on Meetup
TUESDAYS @ 7:30pm
Meditation Tuesdays – starting September 13, 2016.
If you’re new to meditation, don’t have much experience, or want to get back to basics, Tuesday’s class is perfect for you. Learn different meditation techniques in a relaxed, comfortable and easy-going setting.
Zen meditation Sept.13 – Oct.4
Equanimity mediation Oct.11 – Nov.1
Buddha meditation Nov.8 – Nov.29
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
- We have meditation cushions and benches for you to use while with us However, if you have your own and would like to bring it, please do.
- Wear comfortable, loose/ stretchy clothing (meditating in skinny jeans is not fun, trust me).
- You may want to bring a sweater or shawl with you as the body tends to cool during meditation.
- All classes and services are run by cash donation in what ever amount you feel comfortable with.
To receive reminders you can register for the classes on Meetup
We look forward to sitting with you!
Summer Break – See you in September!
After extending our regular sits by 2 months into the summer (with a great turn out and lots of new faces) we decided to take August off and let everyone enjoy the rest of our summer. We will be starting again in early-mid September. Please look for updates here or on our Meetup site