Milarepa Day

February 21st (2016) -Date postponed or cancelled

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    Milarepa Day is a celebration of the life and teachings of Milarepa and other realized masters of the Kagyü tradition, one of the 5 lineages that we are entrusted to uphold. On this occasion the community comes together for an all day practice which includes the Milarepa sadhana and the chanting of the songs of realizations (dohas) from The Rain of Wisdom http://www.shambhala.com/the-rain-of-wisdom-1.html . Many generations of practitioners have found these songs inspiring as they are stories of how to turn adverse conditions into a support for our practice.

    We will serve the traditional Chai tea to keep our voices smooth.

    The celebration will take place on Sunday, February 21st from 9 am to approximately 9 pm. It is recommended that people come for the whole day, although it is possible to come for only part of the day.

    Schedule

    9:00-9:20 Morning Chants and Sitting

    9:20-9:35 Instructions

    9:35-11:00 Chant Glorious Flame of Wisdom, from page 1 to middle of page 17 then begin reading The Rain of Wisdom.

    11:00-11:15 Silent Tea Break

    11:15-1:15 Continue The Rain of Wisdom

    1:15-2:15 Lunch Break

    2:15-4:15 Continue The Rain of Wisdom

    4:15-4:30 Silent Tea Break

    4:30-6:20 Continue The Rain of Wisdom

    6:20-6:30 Protector Chants

    6:30-7:30 Dinner Break

    7:30 - Finish reading The Rain of Wisdom and The Glorious Flame of Wisdom; end by chanting the longevity and rebirth supplications, and Fulfilling the Aspirations.

    If people have the Rain of Wisdom books, they should bring them.  The Shambhala Centre has a few copies to lend to those who do not have a copy. By reading the dohas and stories in the Rain of Wisdom we connect to the powerful Kagyu lineage of devotion, courage, and insight.  It is a delightful one day marathon. 

    Lunch break from 12:30 to 2pm. Dinner 6-7pm

    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.

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