Practical Advice for Dharma Practice

Practical Advice for Dharma Practice

This talk is based on talks given by the 17th Karmapa. The three main points are: 1. The understanding and way of thinking necessary for practice, 2. What practicing Dharma really means, and 3. The best opportunities for practice are when things are going well or...
First Light program

First Light program

We begin the first day of the Solar New Year with prayers for world peace. There will be a smoke offering and lamps to bring in the new year with aspirations for world peace. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. at the Hay River Meditation Center. If you join...
Preparing for the New Year

Preparing for the New Year

The western New Year is symbolic of the end of the past year and a new beginning. We will do a program on the morning of New Year’s Day to welcome the new year with aspirations. This talk will focus on how to end the old year. It is a bit like doing laundry. Do your...
Generosity

Generosity

This is the Holiday Season and gift giving is traditional. Generosity is an important quality. It involves more than material objects. The talk will explain why it is important to be generous, how to give and how to receive gifts. Join Lama Yeshe, in person or online,...
Why We Meditate

Why We Meditate

A concise answer is we meditate to tame our mind. It is a practice without needing to be perfect. Another way of looking at it is making friends with ourselves. Join Lama Yeshe as he teaches on the importance of meditation.