Dharma Days The last Saturday of each month
Dharma days are our all-in-one, monthly events dedicated to dharma. If there is only one day a month you can carve out of your busy life to dedicate to learning, kindness, and the development of wisdom, then put aside the last Saturday of each month and come join us at KGDL. During the day you can engage in the three aspects of practice; learning the view, meditating on it, and engaging in meritorious conduct. And of course in enjoying each other's company.Dharma days are the perfect time for new people to visit the centre, you can try meditation, have an introduction to Buddhism, meet members of our community and even sit in on a Buddhist teaching if you like. Introductions to Buddhism will be held at 11am each Dharma Day
Meditation and Action Session
From 11-12:30pm Come volunteer to clean, beautify and improve our wonderful dharma house.
Part II Mahayana - The Great vehicle
May through October there will be a series of teachings to give us an understanding of the Mahayana vehicle. The path of Bodhisattvas. Topics to be announced.
Part III Vajrayana - The Indestructible Vehicle
November - January we will have teachings introducing us to the purpose and methods of the Vajrayana Vehicle. Topics to be announced.
Dharma Day Schedule
You are welcome to come for all or any part of the day, and participate at your own pace.Meditation and Action Session
- 9:30am - Morning Shamata Meditation
- 10am - Manjushri Practice
- Coffee and Tea / Volunteering
- 12:30pm - Dharma Talk by Soepa Tulku
- 2:30pm - Dharma review and further learning / Guest Speaker
- 4pm - Afternoon Tea
From 11-12:30pm Come volunteer to clean, beautify and improve our wonderful dharma house.
Dharma Interviews with our spiritual director Soepa Tulku will be held between and from 4-6pm. A Sign-up sheet will be posted during the day.
Part I - Shravakayana - The Foundational vehicle
Dharma Day Teachings for 2025
For 2025 we are planning a systematic series of teachings on the Tibetan Buddhist path. Soepa Tulku will be teaching each month guiding us through the 3 vehicles of practice. 3 months on the Shravakayana, then 6 months on Mahayana and finally 3 months introducing us to Vajrayana.Part I - Shravakayana - The Foundational vehicle
February 22nd
Recalling the Buddha and his Teaching
This teaching will include an introduction to the life of the Buddha, and his first teachings such as The Four Noble Truths, Ethics, and mindfulness meditation.March 29th
Different ways to practice Buddhism: Exploring Buddhist Practices
Buddhism contains many methods and tools to practice. Soepa Tulku will introduce us to some of these, such as practices on generosity, the Eightfold Path, different Buddhist texts, and meditation on topics such as impermanence, loving-kindness and compassion..April 26th
Living a Buddhist Life and the Necessity of Contemplative Meditation
Tulku will teach on the meaning of Sangha and integrating Buddhism into our daily lives. We also learn more how to use contemplative meditation on topics we are learning and the importance of generating aspirations.Part II Mahayana - The Great vehicle
May through October there will be a series of teachings to give us an understanding of the Mahayana vehicle. The path of Bodhisattvas. Topics to be announced.
Part III Vajrayana - The Indestructible Vehicle
November - January we will have teachings introducing us to the purpose and methods of the Vajrayana Vehicle. Topics to be announced.