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UID:31@tonasketbuddhist.org
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URL:https://tonasketbuddhist.org/events/what-is-buddhism-also-how-do-i-med
 itate/
SUMMARY:What is Buddhism? (Also\, how do I meditate?)
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of Buddhist thought with us as we explore t
 he fundamental teachings and philosophies of the Buddha. From an understan
 ding of what mind is\, to a way of living that leads with compassion and w
 isdom\, comb through 2\,600 years of knowledge passed down through generat
 ions\, all around the world.\n\nFor two days at Pamtingpa Buddhist Center 
 we will be welcoming Venerable Thubten Kalden to explain some of the Buddh
 a's teachings\, practices and understandings of the nature of reality\, th
 e art of meditation\, as well as the ways we interact with the world.\n\nA
  student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and a well-travelled practitioner\, Venerab
 le Kalden has been offering service\, hosting classes as well as retreats 
 at centers all over the world. We have a rare opportunity to hear from thi
 s seasoned practitioner exactly what Buddhism is.\n\nWe will be having a p
 otluck lunch\, so bring your favorite dish!\n\nPlease arrive 15-20 minutes
  early to settle in before the retreat begins.\n\nRegister Here:\n\nhttps:
 //forms.gle/9LKJSnS7F8FegKyu5\n\nAvailable on Zoom:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoo
 m.us/j/89898036668?pwd=ME81cW1xWENmNzV0Uk5lS09yR0JPdz09\n\nSchedule:\n\nSa
 turday\, October 31st:\n\n10:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST\n\nLunch:\n\n12:30 PM\n\
 nSunday\, November 1st (LhaBab Duchen)\n\n09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Lha Bab Duch
 en and Chenrezig Sadhana. (Attendance Optional)\n\n10:00 AM - 01:30 PM PST
 \n\nLunch:\n\n12:30 PM\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Upcoming Classes,Upcoming Event,Upcoming Practice
LOCATION:Pamtingpa Center\, 657 Havillah Road\, Tonasket\, Okanogan\, Washi
 ngton\, 98855\, United States
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