Visit to Shambhala Meditation Centre - My Neighbour's Faith series
Join MORSL for a guided visit of the Centre, a sample meditation session and an opportunity for Q&A with experienced meditation practitioners.
When:Â Â Wednesday, November 14Â from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: 1225 boul. St-Joseph East, suite 201 (between De La Roche and Brébeuf streets). Phone at Centre: 514 397-0115
Please meet us at the Centre! Closest metro station is Laurier. Free but registration required.
Part of the "My Neighbour’s Faith" series of visits to religious organizations and sacred sites around Montreal to learn about different faith traditions, observe a religious practice, and ask questions of community members.After a guided visit, participants experience Shambhala Meditation session followed by a Q&A led by experienced meditation practitioners in order to gain a better understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of the members of this faith community.Through exposure, dialogue and experiential learning, students who participate in these visits become better equipped to live harmoniously in a pluralistic society.
Bonus:As part of MORSL's Ny Neighbour's Faith series, ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students are eligible for recognition on their co-curricular record. Sign up on our website and we'll submit your details to myInvolvement for recognition on your ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ student co-curricular record after the event concludes.
More about the Centre: "THE MONTRÉAL SHAMBHALA CENTRE is a place to practice meditation and study Shambhala Buddhism, as introduced to the West by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.It is part of an international network of Shambhala Centres directed by Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, son and spiritual heir of Chögyam Trungpa."