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What's On

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This Week's Column of Ask the Religion Experts

The Vesak 2010 Dharma Talk: Dharma Childhood

This Week at Akashaloka: Photos from Our Practice Centre

View the 2009-2010 Annual Review and Planner

Our Activity Schedule...

Monday July 25 - Sunday Aug. 15

NOTE: All sessions now start at 8.30 am

Past Events and Talks

Ancestor Memorial
November08

view dharma talk given by Innen

Another Turn of the Wheel: End of Year Reflection
December08

Simplicity and Non-Attachment
Mar09

view dharma talk given by Innen

Walking as a Spiritual Practice
April 09
talk to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ottawa

read Innen's talk

Entering the Dharma Path
May 09
talk to Almonte United Church

read Ottawa Citizen article

The Titles of the Buddha
May 09
dharma talk

Reflections on a Gyo
August 09
whole article
read Citizen version

Seasonal Celebrations and Specialty Retreats

Our next special event is:

Summer Body-Mind Retreat: The Lotus on the Water

Each summer we hold a weekend retreat which builds on our practice of our bodies.
We are developing plans for a retreat in the weekend of August 20-22 which will combine study of the Lotus Sutra with Yoga sessions lead by Lou Bennet.

Details to come.

Contact us for information.

Services : Saturday

These sessions are held at Akashaloka, our Renfrew Centre, from 8.30-10.30 am, and follow this pattern :

* Beginner's Mind, a practice composed of two 20 minute rounds of sitting meditation, divided by 10 minutes of walking practice and concluded with a beginner-level discussion. The 2nd Week will focus on a discussion of Practice; the 4th Week will focus on Teaching topics. These are ideal for those new to practice and those who want to develop their understanding of Buddhist teaching.

Services : Other

Formal Tendai services are held three mornings a week at 5.00 am (or later by arrangement). Those who might like to participate are welcome to stay over the night before.

Thursday evening is an open practice time. Anyone who wishes to practice is welcome. There is no formal opening/closing or talk. If available, Innen will provide some instruction and answer questions.

Services : Maha Sangha Saturdays

Maha Sangha (Whole Community) Saturdays are a monthly gathering of all our members and friends. It is usually held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. A theme is set for the program and this is explored in a dharma talk. The session combines formal practice and stimulating conversation over a vegetarian breakfast. Practice includes chanting, walking, sitting and a food donation. Observer guests are welcome by arrangement with Innen doshu.

Newcomers can attend the event by arrangement with Innen.All are welcome to breakfast.

NOTE: There are no Mahasangha Saturdays during July/August.

Our next Maha Sangha Saturday is :

September 18 , 2010
Saturday 8.00 a.m.- 1.30 pm

This Mahasangha will include a talk by Innen on the tradition of mikkyo (secret/esoteric) practices in Mahayana Buddhism.

* Dokusan is a brief (5-15 minutes) private practice discussion with Innen. Only 1-3 people will have this interview each month.

** Brunch is a vegetarian buffet, open to all who attend the service and their invited guests. We also welcome those who are not ready to practice but want a social opportunity with a committed community. Polite dogs are welcome.

Special Training : Entering the Dharma Path

The Buddhaway contains 2500 year old teachings, practices and advice on living in peace, with care and respect for each other and our environment Join us at our beautiful practice space for an informal talk, where you can learn how to bring these into your life.

Our next scheduled presentation is:

• Fall 2010, in Renfrew

view poster (100 k, PDF)

A shorter private orientation or a custom presentation for a small group may also be arranged directly with the Kanin