REJOICE!
The Gyalwa Gatso Buddhist Center’s Board of Directors is happy to announce an updated, improved Membership program. As many of you know, the center was on the brink of closing the doors just prior to the successful year end Matching Donation Fund Raiser. Learn more…
Buddhapalita, one of the Nalanda Masters. Photo by Christof Spitz, 2010.
with Venerable Drimay
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31
7pm to 9pm
Syllabus with Reading Suggestions – downloadable/printable PDF
January 24th, we will start looking at the Indian Buddhist masters behind our tradition–The Seventeen Nalanda Masters and particulary Atisha Dipamkara Srijñana. Learn more…
Saturday, January 28th
6:00 PM
Community Event…
PLEASE RSVP TO GGBC EMAIL SO WE CAN GET A HEAD COUNT
Please join us for a special soup supper fundraiser! Taste some vegetarian soups and visit with your GGBC friends.
The first 19 people will receive a special bowl to take home. There will be a choice of vegetarian soups, French bread, veggie tray, snacks, and dessert. Learn more…
Qigong Daoist Longevity Workshops
Sundays 2:00-4:00pm
Three-part series:
* January 29th
* February 26th
* March 25th
(come to any of the classes)
Discount pre-registration
There has been so much enthusiasm for the Qigong workshops, that Larry has kindly agreed to come from San Francisco once a month to teach at our center in Campbell. He will start sharing techniques on “How to Assess Yourself,” Learn more…
With Pam Cayton
Author of a book and program called
“Creating Compassionate Cultures”
Overview Talk:
Tuesday, February 7th
Review of the 7 Steps:
(7) Thursdays, March 22nd – May 3rd
7:00-8:30pm
Discount Pre-Registration
Welcome to all or any of the talks.
The news is filled with painful stories of bullying – in our schools, sports, TV, and politics. What can we all do as a community to improve our environment now and for future generations?
Please join Pam Cayton for an overview talk and 7-week series to review 7 universal steps we can take to unlock our inner wisdom, transform emotions, and gain new skills and learning tools to make a positive difference. Learn more…
with Emily Hsu
January 12 – March 15
Thursdays at 7pm
In this module, we will conclude the section on Special Insight as well as the entire Middle Length Lam Rim text written by Lama Tsongkhapa. This is the last of a four-part series on this subject of Special Insight. Learn more…
With Sharon Allen
Every Wednesday evening
7:00-8:00pm
Being present in the moment with what we are experiencing without resistance or clinging is a skill we can develop through meditation. Learn more…
Download the pdf of our Winter 2011-2012 newsletter with the program-at-a-glance on the back to print out (to keep on your fridge), or pick up a copy next time you are at the center.
LMB staff member Jesse Nickel drew this adorable winter scene especially for our newsletter.
“What is a Real Holiday?” – an open talk by Ven. Drimay, Tues. Dec.13, 7pm
Daytime Program Introductory Program, with Ven. Drimay, Dec. 13 & Jan. 10, 10:30am
“The Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland” with Geshe Dakpa, Sat. Dec. 17, 3-5pm
Lama Tsongkhapa Day celebration, Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 [Tib. 25], 7pm
Holiday break: The center is closed from Dec. 22, 2011 to Jan. 2, 2012 – Happy New Year
Special Guest Speaker, Ven. Sangye Khadro on “How to Meditate”, Tues. Jan. 3rd, 7pm
New Yoga classes start in January – on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings
“Origins and Overview of Our Tradition” with Ven. Drimay, Jan. 10 ~ 31, Tuesdays at 7pm
Special Insight 4: Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu, Jan. 12–Mar. 15, Thursdays at 7pm
“How Can We Create a Compassionate Culture” with Pam Cayton, Tues. Feb. 7th, 7pm
Every Saturday morning
9:30am to 10:45am
Join Evelyn Neely as she leads this class in Yoga basics, focused on Hatha Yoga poses with emphasis on the details of specific postures, alignment, breathing and relaxation techniques. Learn more…
With Kyczy Hawk, Author & Yoga Instructor
Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm
1 hour topic discussion meeting
1 hour Basic Hatha yoga practice
This class is open to anyone and everyone dealing with addictions to substances or behaviors. It is also open to those who are in relationship to people who have these addictions. Spouses, children, friends and family are all affected by the addictive attitudes and behaviors of the people they love. Learn more…
10am to 11:30am, once a month
with Sharon Allen, our regular mindfulness instructor
♦ February 5
♦ March 4
Mindfulness Meditation is a practical tool to help us respond rather than react to our day-to-day circumstances. The essence of Mindfulness Meditation practice is to live more fully in the moment with awareness of the flow of the breath, body Learn more…
"The Thinker" by Rodin
Discovering Buddhism Course 1
with Venerable Drimay
Tuesdays, February 28 to March 27 (5 classes)
7:00-9:00pm
Venerable Drimay
Tuesdays, once a month
10:30am to noon
♦ March 13
Do you have time to do something for yourself once you’ve dropped the kids off at school? Or maybe you are retired or self-employed and daytime classes work better for you than evenings. Learn more…
A Half Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
with Sharon Allen
Sunday, April 1, 2012
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Fulfilling family and work obligations, maintaining a busy schedule, always on the go – these are the trends for many people in today’s western society. When does the mind get a break from planning, worrying, solving problems, accomplishing goals and deadlines, rushing to the next activity? Learn more…
SPECIAL GUEST COMING IN MAY -
SAVE THE DATE!
Open Talk
Thursday, May 10th
7:00pm
We are very excited to have Venerable Antonio back to give us instructions on how to properly meditate on the mind.
Ven. Antonio has been studying and teaching meditation for many years, and has developed a name around the world as a very skillful leader of meditation retreats, in particular his teachings on Vipassana. Please join us to get some valuable guidance from this experienced meditator. Learn more…
With Kyczy Hawk
Author & Yoga Instructor
Sunday, November 13, 2011
12:30pm to 3:30 pm
NOTE: weekly classes on Mondays 7-9pm starting January 9th – stay tuned
Yoga and the 12 Step recovery programs share similar tenets and philosophy. This workshop will sketch the broad outlines of their common views. Learn more…
