For the month of August we will have a break in regular Sunday teachings and Tuesday meditation/prayers, save for a couple of special events.

Vajrasattva Purification Retreat
Sunday Aug 12 – 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
The day’s events will follow this approximate schedule:
10:00 am – 11:30 am: First Session
Introduction to Vajrasatva Retreat Practice, including Meaning & Benefits of Vajrasatva mantra,Visualization instruction, Giving of mantra Transmission

11:30 – 11:45 – 15 min Break

11:45 – 12:45 pm: Second session
Recitation of Sadhana, Mantra with visualization meditation

12:45 – 1:45pm Lunch (potluck see restrictions below)

1:45 – 3:00pm: Third Session
Recitation of Sadhana, Mantra with visualization meditation
(Dedication)

Note: Food restrictions for the day: no meat including fish or seafood, no eggs. All the offerings for the alter should not contain animal fat. You can bring fruits, flowers, cookies without animal fats or lights.

JTCL Picnic at Edworthy Park
Saturday Aug 25 – 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.

A get-together at Edworthy Park. Guests are welcome. We will have a potluck picnic and have a nice time at the park.

To help organize what will be brought, we will keep an updated list of items here. Send an email to let us know what you intend to bring!

Current Potluck list:
Snacks:

Drinks:
– Bottled water: Peter

Meals:

Misc:

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Regular dharma teaching & prayers are currently scheduled to resume Sunday September 2.