Bodhi School

November 1st (2015)

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  • $8 Program Price
The next Bodhi School will take place on Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 to 11:30.  

November is the last class that children may join as first-timers during the 2015/2016 session. This allows the curriculum to build from class to class as well as assists the instructors in preparing for each class. 


Since we have a large age range, we are looking for people that would be interested in organizing a class for the 6-7 year-olds in order to have a separate class for the 8-11 year-olds. If you are interested in helping please let us know. Until then, it would be helpful for the parents with 6 and 7 year-olds to join us in the class (let us know if this is a concern for your family).  

We will start each class with a five minute family meditation but all parents are welcome to stay for the entire class. 

November class: (It is optional if kids want to come dressed in their Halloween outfits) 
10:00-11:30 - we will focus on Generosity with guest speaker Jessie-Lee Wallace

11:30-12:30 - brown bag lunch (bring your lunch and stay and socialize with other families)


Suggested cost is $8 per child/class. Please bring the exact amount (cash/cheque) to class. The generosity policy (pay what you can) applies to this program.  
 
Bodhi means “awake”! Bodhi School provides children aged 6 - 11 with a spiritual education in the tradition of Shambhala Buddhism. Bodhi School lets children touch into their basic goodness in a nurturing and fun environment and experience their world more fully, as a way to instill confidence and kindness.

Each class explores a Buddhist or Shambhala theme through stories, music, child-oriented contemplation, meditation and mindful movement (like yoga).
 
We hold monthly classes from 10-11:30 starting in September and ending in June. Guardians are invited to take part in public sitting during this time. 
The 2015/16 year will focus on the Six "Paramitas" (completenesses/perfections). 
 
Location: 119 Ross Ave, Suite 102
 
We look forward to seeing you soon, 
Alex and Brittan
Co-coordinators of Bodhi School
 
Remaining dates for 2015/16:
·        November 1, 2015
·        December 6, 2015
·        January 10, 2016
·        February 7, 2016
·        March 6, 2016
·        April 3, 2016
·        May 1, 2016
·        June 5, 2016
 
Other community events that children might be interested in attending with their families:
·        Children's Day/Winter Solstice Celebration - December 19, 2015 
·        Shambhala Day - February 9, 2016 
·        Summer Solstice - TBD

Programs without a price are free. For those programs with a price listed, please do not let price be an obstacle. Visit our generosity policy page.

When available as an option, your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full price. Any amount offered above the Program Price is considered a charitable donation to the centre, and will be included in a tax receipt issued by email in February of the following year.

For programs that have a register button, it is helpful for us if you can indicate your intention to attend by registering ahead of time. In order to prevent duplicate entries in the Shambhala Database, all registrations are reviewed before you will receive a confirmation email.

Our Refund Policy:  For convenience you can pay online using a credit card via PayPal. If we cancel the program for any reason, we will give you a full refund. We understand that sometimes after you have pre-paid, you might be unable to attend.  We will be happy to refund your payment if you request it at least 24 hours before the program starts.  Due to the difference in PayPal charges for purchases and refunds, we charge a nominal amount of $5 for a refund.