AKBC Calendar

	May 2022
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1 Northeast Dharma Celebration Northeast Dharma Celebration April 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022 2022 Northeast Dharma Celebration \| April 29 - May 1 Abiding in a Pure Land Avalokiteshvara Empowerment and Teachings on Training in the Three Recognitions More Info Join hundreds of practitioners from around the Northeast at our National Temple Kadampa Meditation Center New York and online for the Northeast Dharma Celebration Sun Meditation - HYBRID Sun Meditation - HYBRID May 1, 2022 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	2 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 2, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 2, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	3 Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid May 3, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm In Person / Online Taught by Jason Valcourt, senior Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. More Information $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members •	4 Morning Meditation Morning Meditation May 4, 2022 7:30 am - 8:15 am Wednesday Morning Meditation INFO Teaching, Meditation, and Chanted Prayers Are you ready to get serious about your daily practice? Morning meditation helps to create the inner space and clarity we need to confidently and calmly step into our day Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only May 4, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Heart Jewel Prayers (chanted prayer/meditation practice) is the heart practice of Kadampa Buddhism. INFO In this practice, we make special prayers to Je Tsongkhapa, one of our principle lineage teachers, as well as our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Includes time for silent meditation. Wednesday Night - HYBRID Wednesday Night - HYBRID May 4, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6:30-8pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Tsoglam. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/free to members • • •	5 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 5, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Thursday Foundation Program Thursday Foundation Program May 5, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm FOUNDATION PROGRAM For Enrolled Students Only Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online May 5, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • • •	6 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online May 6, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here DY DY May 6, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD FOR THOUGHT May 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm FOOD FOR THOUGHT Desire: A Healthy Perspective Friday May 6 \| 6 – 7:30PM https://meditationinrhodeisland.org/food-for-thought/ Refreshments followed by a talk on DESIRE. When it comes down to it, we do what we wish to do. Consequently, desire is a powerful force. So, it’s essential to investigate: Do our present wishes actually lead us to a healthy and fulfilling life? Join for an after work nosh, time with spiritual friends, and meaningful insight on how wisdom allows us to harness the power of our desirein the direction of actual happiness. Talk and meditaiton led by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher. Pre-registration is ESSENTIAL • • •	7
8 Tara Prayers Tara Prayers May 8, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am Prayers for World Peace: Tara Prayers Join us for special prayers to Buddha Tara called Liberation from Sorrow. We are gathering to make special prayers for the whole world at this dangerous time. Everybody Welcome In Person Only More Info Sun Meditation - HYBRID Sun Meditation - HYBRID May 8, 2022 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	9 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 9, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 9, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	10 Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid May 10, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm In Person / Online Taught by Jason Valcourt, senior Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. More Information $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members •	11 Morning Meditation Morning Meditation May 11, 2022 7:30 am - 8:15 am Wednesday Morning Meditation INFO Teaching, Meditation, and Chanted Prayers Are you ready to get serious about your daily practice? Morning meditation helps to create the inner space and clarity we need to confidently and calmly step into our day Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only May 11, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Heart Jewel Prayers (chanted prayer/meditation practice) is the heart practice of Kadampa Buddhism. INFO In this practice, we make special prayers to Je Tsongkhapa, one of our principle lineage teachers, as well as our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Includes time for silent meditation. Wednesday Night - HYBRID Wednesday Night - HYBRID May 11, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6:30-8pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Tsoglam. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/free to members • • •	12 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 12, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Thursday Foundation Program Thursday Foundation Program May 12, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm FOUNDATION PROGRAM For Enrolled Students Only Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online May 12, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • • •	13 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online May 13, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here DY DY May 13, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm • •	14 MINI RETREAT: At the heart of healing MINI RETREAT: At the heart of healing May 14, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, May 14 \| 10AM–12PM MINI MEDITATION RETREAT At the Heart of Healing The magical practice of taking & giving More info The practice of taking and giving is one of the most powerful methodsfor opening our hearts and healing our mental and physical illnesses. This ancient practice brings mental peace, heals our mind, and enhances our love, compassion, and wisdom. It can also be especially helpful in overcoming adversity, and in situations where we may otherwise feel powerless to directly help others. In this retreat, we will learn how to deeply heal our our own mind and improve our ability to help others Led by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher Jason Valcourt. Includes a brief teaching, guided meditation, and time for Q&A. Suitable for all levels of experience. Everyone is welcome! •
15 Sun Meditation - HYBRID Sun Meditation - HYBRID May 15, 2022 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members •	16 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 16, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 16, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	17 Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid May 17, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm In Person / Online Taught by Jason Valcourt, senior Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. More Information $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members •	18 Morning Meditation Morning Meditation May 18, 2022 7:30 am - 8:15 am Wednesday Morning Meditation INFO Teaching, Meditation, and Chanted Prayers Are you ready to get serious about your daily practice? Morning meditation helps to create the inner space and clarity we need to confidently and calmly step into our day Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only May 18, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Heart Jewel Prayers (chanted prayer/meditation practice) is the heart practice of Kadampa Buddhism. INFO In this practice, we make special prayers to Je Tsongkhapa, one of our principle lineage teachers, as well as our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Includes time for silent meditation. Wednesday Night - HYBRID Wednesday Night - HYBRID May 18, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6:30-8pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Tsoglam. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/free to members • • •	19 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 19, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Thursday Foundation Program Thursday Foundation Program May 19, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm FOUNDATION PROGRAM For Enrolled Students Only Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online May 19, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • • •	20 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online May 20, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here DY DY May 20, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm • •	21 An Evening of BENEFIT & BLISS An Evening of BENEFIT & BLISS May 21, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Community Gathering and FUNdraiser Saturday, May 21 \| 5–7PM More info An Evening of Benefit and Bliss With the goal of continuing to grow our Center so we can help more people in our area find inner peace, join us for a special FUNdraising evening of refreshments, musical performances — including our very own Jason Valcourt, and a lively time with our spiritual friends, our Sanhga. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to support AKBC materially by paricipating in the silent auction with an amazing array of items and unique services. Or try your luck with one of our raffle baskets, chock full of gift certificates and other treats. More detailed info is below. Early registration is greatly appreciated and will help the smooth running of the evening for everyone. Registration will close Friday, May 20 at noon. Everyone is welcome! •
22 Sun Meditation - HYBRID Sun Meditation - HYBRID May 22, 2022 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members •	23 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 23, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 23, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	24 Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid May 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm In Person / Online Taught by Jason Valcourt, senior Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. More Information $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members •	25 Morning Meditation Morning Meditation May 25, 2022 7:30 am - 8:15 am Wednesday Morning Meditation INFO Teaching, Meditation, and Chanted Prayers Are you ready to get serious about your daily practice? Morning meditation helps to create the inner space and clarity we need to confidently and calmly step into our day Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only Heart Jewel Prayers In Person only May 25, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Heart Jewel Prayers (chanted prayer/meditation practice) is the heart practice of Kadampa Buddhism. INFO In this practice, we make special prayers to Je Tsongkhapa, one of our principle lineage teachers, as well as our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Includes time for silent meditation. Wednesday Night - HYBRID Wednesday Night - HYBRID May 25, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6:30-8pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Tsoglam. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/free to members • • •	26 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 26, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Thursday Foundation Program Thursday Foundation Program May 26, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm FOUNDATION PROGRAM For Enrolled Students Only Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online May 26, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • • •	27 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online May 27, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here DY DY May 27, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm • •	28
29 Sun Meditation - HYBRID Sun Meditation - HYBRID May 29, 2022 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation, a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members •	30 Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID Lunchtime Meditation - HYBRID May 30, 2022 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information HYBRID: In person / Live Streamed Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 30, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	31 Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid Tuesday Night Class - Hybrid May 31, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm In Person / Online Taught by Jason Valcourt, senior Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes a short talk and guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. More Information $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members •