AKBC Calendar

	June 2021
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		1 Tuesday Night Class - Online Tuesday Night Class - Online June 1, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm 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 •	2 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 2, 2021 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday Night - Online Wednesday Night - Online June 2, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6-7:30pm \| More information 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 • •	3 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 3, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information 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 Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online June 3, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams, Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • •	4 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online June 4, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton meditation, Visit the link here Offering to the Spiritual Guide Offering to the Spiritual Guide June 4, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm • •	5 Community Gathering (Safely, Outdoors) Community Gathering (Safely, Outdoors) June 5, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm More information •
6 Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED June 6, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information 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 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 6, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a 10-minute (silent) meditation on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment and a 5 minute (silent) meditation on the nature. After meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. Find Zoom Links here Foundation Program Worcester Foundation Program Worcester June 6, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • • •	7 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 7, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information 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 Foundation Program Providence Foundation Program Providence June 7, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • •	8 Tuesday Night Class - Online Tuesday Night Class - Online June 8, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm 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 •	9 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 9, 2021 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday Night - Online Wednesday Night - Online June 9, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6-7:30pm \| More information 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 • •	10 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 10, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information 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 Offering to the Spiritual Guide Offering to the Spiritual Guide June 10, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online June 10, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams, Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • • •	11 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online June 11, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton meditation, Visit the link here •	12 Mini Retreat: Attachment, Craving, Addiction Mini Retreat: Attachment, Craving, Addiction June 12, 2021 10:00 am - 1:00 pm More information coming soon Powa Prayers Powa Prayers June 12, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Powa Ceremony is a beautiful and powerful practice, which enables us to benefit the deceased by making prayers and offerings on their behalf. Through the power of our compassionate intention, strong prayers, and concentration on the practice, we transfer the consciousness of the deceased to the Pure Land of the Buddha of Compassion, so that they will experience a pure and lasting peace and finally be freed from the painful cycle of suffering and its causes. Join HERE • •
13 Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED June 13, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information 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 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 13, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a 10-minute (silent) meditation on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment and a 5 minute (silent) meditation on the nature. After meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. Find Zoom Links here Foundation Program Worcester Foundation Program Worcester June 13, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • • •	14 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 14, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information 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 Foundation Program Providence Foundation Program Providence June 14, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • •	15 Tuesday Night Class - Online Tuesday Night Class - Online June 15, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm 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 •	16 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 16, 2021 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday Night - Online Wednesday Night - Online June 16, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6-7:30pm \| More information 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 • •	17 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 17, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information 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 Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online June 17, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams, Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • •	18 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online June 18, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton meditation, Visit the link here • •	19 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO •
20 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED June 20, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information 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 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 20, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a 10-minute (silent) meditation on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment and a 5 minute (silent) meditation on the nature. After meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. Find Zoom Links here Foundation Program Worcester Foundation Program Worcester June 20, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • • • •	21 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 21, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information 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 Foundation Program Providence Foundation Program Providence June 21, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • • •	22 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO Tuesday Night Class - Online Tuesday Night Class - Online June 22, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm 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 • •	23 Kadampa US Festival Kadampa US Festival June 18, 2021 - June 23, 2021 Solving Problems through the Wisdom of Emptiness Empowerment of Prajnaparamita & Teachings on Emptiness This year join hundreds of people from around the United States to receive the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, who is the manifestation of Buddha's Perfection of Wisdom. By receiving her blessings in this empowerment, we can deepen our experience of ultimate truth and come closer to a lasting answer to all our problems. This year's US Festival is being held online and in-person! People from around the United States have the opportunity to join into the Festival from home, and others will get to enjoy the Festival experience at the US World Peace Temple at Kadampa Meditation Center New York. More INFO Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 23, 2021 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday Night - Online Wednesday Night - Online June 23, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6-7:30pm \| More information 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 • • •	24 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 24, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More information 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 Worcester Meditation - Online Worcester Meditation - Online June 24, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday Evening Meditation Class (WORCESTER ) 6:30-8pm \| More information Taught by Lloyd Williams, Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC. Each class includes guided meditation, a short talk and Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10 • $5/seniors & students/ free to members • •	25 Little Compton Meditation - Online Little Compton Meditation - Online June 25, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton meditation, Visit the link here Offering to the Spiritual Guide Offering to the Spiritual Guide June 25, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm • •	26
27 Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED Sun Meditation - LIVE STREAMED June 27, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information 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 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 27, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a 10-minute (silent) meditation on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment and a 5 minute (silent) meditation on the nature. After meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. Find Zoom Links here Foundation Program Worcester Foundation Program Worcester June 27, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • • •	28 Lunchtime Meditation - Online Lunchtime Meditation - Online June 28, 2021 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 12:45pm \| More Information 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 Foundation Program Providence Foundation Program Providence June 28, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program for those who have some experience of our regular weekly classes and Saturday events, and wish to go deeper into Kadampa Buddhism. The program provides a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to enable practitioners improve their knowledge and experience of he teachings, taking them into their heart where they can function as medicine for the mind and ring benefit to others. FP is taught by Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher at AKBC. More Information • •	29 Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog June 29, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Tuesday Night Class - Online Tuesday Night Class - Online June 29, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Tuesday Evening Meditation Class 7-8:15pm 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 • •	30 Heart Jewel Prayers Heart Jewel Prayers June 30, 2021 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday Night - Online Wednesday Night - Online June 30, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Meditation Class 6-7:30pm \| More information 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 • •