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SUNDAY PROGRAM
– every Sunday at the Institute
9-9:45 AM
Morning Meditation
An opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and to introduce your
friends or family to the benefits of Nyingma meditation. Each session includes
brief meditation instruction followed by silent sitting. You are welcome to
attend any Sunday session. No pre-registration or prior experience necessary.
Cost: $5 (free for Nyingma Institute students)
10 AM to Noon
Kum Nye Relaxation:
Discover the gentle movement exercises of Kum Nye: effective techniques
for relaxation, healing, relieving tension, and revitalizing body and mind.
Both experienced and beginning students are welcome to attend this drop-in
class. $10.
regular weekly Kum Nye classes
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Tibetan Chanting (Free)
Every Sunday we invite the public to join us for an hour of Tibetan chanting
and meditation.
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Dharma Lecture (Free)
At 6 PM a talk on Nyingma teachings is presented by a Nyingma Institute
faculty member or visiting scholar.
Dharma Lecture Topics:
May 4
Mantra and Prayer Wheels: An Avenue to Light
For centuries mantras have been chanted and prayer wheels have turned in Tibet. In the past forty years, this tradition has established itself in the West as well. Mark Henderson, the coordinator for the Prayer Wheel project at the Nyingma Institute will speak about his experience of mantra and prayer wheels as a path of light that bestows balance and harmony.
May 11
Heart Practices for Daily Life
Opening the mind and heart to compassion and loving kindness can become a part of your daily routine. Mary Gomes, Nyingma teacher, mother, and psychology professor, will present meditations that can awaken a spirit of caring and can relieve the 'burnout' and despair so common in the world today. Everyday actions can be guided by deep and abiding love.
May 18, 2008
Balancing Inner Energies
Tibetan yoga (Kum Nye) includes exercises that release tension and bridge the gap between body and mind. Many of these exercises involve holding a position for a period of time while focusing the mind on feeling. Kum Nye teacher Jack van der Meulen will describe how Kum Nye can bring our breath, senses, and awareness into a state of balance. He will also lead participants in an exercise from the "Balancing and Integrating" section of Kum Nye Relaxation by Tarthang Tulku.
