Vajrayana Day

April 10th (2017)

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This is a wonderful opportunity for the Ottawa Vajra sangha to get together to practise and study with one of our favourite acharyas. Acharya Richard John will give teachings on dzogrim and kyerim, with "suchness" practice sessions and one Werma or Rigden Ngondro practice session. This will culminate with a feast in the evening.


An early student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Richard John was appointed an acharya by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. For many years he has taught Shambhala Buddhist programs in North America, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and Chile. After careers as a designer and a management consultant, he served as director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey, and he now teaches full time. Richard and his wife Liz reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia.


Even if you cannot attend the full day, you are welcome to join us for feast (set-up at 6:30 PM).

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