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Meditation Instruction | Classes & Retreats
Spring 2008
"Friends of the Heart came into my life at a time of extreme hardship. The practices I have learnt & the continue support I received, enabled me to turn this experience into a profound journey of discovery & growth. For that I will be eternally thankful." -- Andy, member of FOH.
During the fall, winter and spring, Friends of the Heart runs a full schedule of
meditation courses and special workshops. This includes T'ai Chi Chuan and healing work as
well as meditation instruction and group practice. Instruction
covers a variety of teachings suitable for beginners to advanced meditators.
Check the webcalendar
to confirm schedule and for any guest teachers.
Click on any class title, either below or to the left, to learn more.
Classes are at Friends of the Heart Meditation & Healing Centre, 2510 Yonge Street, Suite 324 (near Castlefield) unless otherwise indicated.
Please click here to read an explanation of the the relationship between student and teacher written by Catherine Jetsun Yeshe, founder of FOH.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before scheduled start time. This allows you to relax, meet the teacher and other meditators and settle in.
In the evening after 6:00pm, when the street level door is locked by the building manager, please ring the bell for Friends of the Heart.
If you are late, please ring the bell -- we would rather you join us for class than have you turn away.
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Mondays |
Tibetan
Practice 10am to noon. This class is led by David Liang or other senior students or guest teachers. Compassion practices including Chenrezig or White Tara are followed by discussion and teaching from various texts.
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Tuesdays |
T'ai Chi Chuan (5:30 to 6:40pm) Mindful movement. Open to all. Taught by Gwen Robart
Mindfulness Meditation
(7pm to 9pm)
led by Gwen Robart.
Beginners and more experienced meditators are all welcome.
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Wednesdays |
7 to 9 pm.
Calm and Clear introduction to meditation . Taught by David Liang. New series begings April 23.
FOH Annual General Meeting Date to Be Announced Soon at FOH 7 to 9pm. Everyone welcome! |
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Thursdays |
Chi Kung classes are held on Thursday evenings at Friends of the Heart by teachers from Power of Balance. These are not covered by your FOH membership. |
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Fridays |
Watch the webcalendar for occasional guest teachers, group meditation practices, or workshops Friday evenings 7-9pm. |
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Saturdays |
T'ai Chi Chuan. 10am to noon. Led by Gwen Robart. Mindful movement. Open to all. NO CLASS May 31.
Open House We hold four open houses each year on Saturdays 2-4pm.
Sunday September 7, 2008 10am to 12pm - Or don't wait for the Open House, come to any class, if you want to check us out!!
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Sundays |
Open meditation practice 10am to noon. This is time that FOH is open for all to do their own sitting meditation practice by donation. Please double check the web calendar for specific dates. |
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Watch for a One-day Retreat at FOH. |
Long Retreats (One & Two Weeks):
- Summer Mahamudra Retreat July 11 to 20, 2008
with Lama Catherine Jetsun Yeshe
Short Retreats (One & Two Days):
- Tonglen/Lovingkindness Retreat Friday May 31 through Sunday June 2
with Richard Johnson and Gwen Robart
Summer Mahamudra Retreat July 11 weekend option.
Other Events:
- Open House (2-4pm,
Sunday September 7, 2008 10am to 12pm - Or don't wait for the Open House, come to any class, if you want to check us out!!
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"I just want to learn to meditate!
Where do I start?"
- Come to our OPEN HOUSE
Sunday September 7, 2008 10am to 12pm - Or don't wait for the Open House, come to any class, if you want to check us out!!
- Try Calm and Clear - join any time.
- Try Mindfulness Meditation on Tuesday evenings.
- Try one of our Tibetan classes to see if this beautiful compassion practice is for you.
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