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Special Events, Courses & Retreats

Saturday, December 14·10:00am – 2:00pm
Holiday De-Stress Mini Meditation Retreat
Saturday, December 14th | 10am – 2pm
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Held at Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center
Description
The holidays provide us a wonderful opportunity to practice positive mental attitudes and actions that make our mind peaceful and loving. With all of the extra activity and heightened expectations, sometimes we experience some stress or anxiety. For many it can be a difficult time of loneliness and longing for happier times. This course is intended to help develop positive minds and attitudes that can help make the holiday experience a time of happiness and joy.
Meditations will be guided and light refreshments will be available during the breaks. This retreat is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome.
Schedule
Session 1: 10 – 11am
Session 2: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Session 3: 1 – 2pm
The Teacher
Matthew has practiced and taught Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for many years under the guidance of many senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Matthew previously lived at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York where he engaged in in-depth study and retreat, and recently he completed the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northern England. Matthew teaches from the heart in a clear, warm and relaxed way, that is always practical and relevant to our daily lives.
We have chairs and cushions available, and no exercise is involved. Light refreshments will be available during the break.
Cost:
$30 | $15 for Basic Members | Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyana.org if you need to make arrangements.
Cost:
$30 | $15 for Basic Members | Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyana.org if you need to make arrangements.

Sunday, December 15 | 11:00am – 8:15pm
Guru Yoga
Guided Preliminary Retreat
Sunday, December 15 | 11:00am – 8:15pm
With Resident Teacher, Mathew Stein
Schedule:
11-12:15pm – Retreat Introduction (combined with Sunday Morning Meditation class)
Retreat sessions:
3:00-4:15 Session 1
5-6:15 Session 2
7-8:15 Session 3
Guru Yoga is an especially powerful method for receiving the blessings of Buddhas and increasing merit. During this retreat, we focus on a special practice to receive the blessings of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka, and receive his help in dispelling our delusions and outer obstacles. We create a connection with him to ripen our Buddha nature and purify all dualistic appearance. We gain the ability to effortlessly benefit all living beings..
Day Retreat – feel free to drop into as many sessions as you wish
** All retreat sessions will be using the sadhana The Hundred of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra and following the guidelines for this retreat found in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra
Everyone welcome!
Cost:
Full Retreat $20
11am Session $12
Single sessions other than 11am $7
Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyana.org if you need to make arrangements.
For more information, contact: info@odiyana.org or 860.266.6041
Cost:
Full Retreat $20
11am Session $12
Single sessions other than 11am $7
Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyana.org if you need to make arrangements.
For more information, contact: info@odiyana.org or 860.266.6041

Sun, December 31, 6:30pm – 8:15pm
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with Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Enjoy a brief talk on compassion followed by a guided meditation and the practice of Avalokiteshvara (the Buddha of Compassion), a beautiful arrangement of prayer and mantra recitation. Together, we will dedicate our peaceful minds and positive energy to the welfare of all.
Everyone is welcome.
If you wish, you can light a candle at the center, representing your own compassionate determination for the new year.
6:30 – 7:30pm Talk and Buddha of Compassion Practice
7:30 – 8:15pm – Social Time
By donation only.
For more information: info@odiyana.or

Mon, January 1, 2024, 3pm – 4pm
Free Public Talk: New Year, New You
Monday, January 1 | 3:00 – 4:00pm
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Descriptio
The new year
Everyone welcome!
No cost.
For more information, contact: info@o

Jan 6 – 7, 2024
Kadam Lamrim Retreat
January 6 & 7
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Descriptio
Lamrim (The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment)
All sessions will be guided by resident teacher Matthew Stein, and will include some short chanted prayers for meditation.
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Session Times:
Saturday Schedule:
10-11a
11:30-12:30pm – session 2
2:30-3:30pm – session 3
4:00-5:00pm – session 4
7:30-8:30pm – Wishfulfilling Jewel
Sunday Schedule:
10:00-
12:00-1:15p
2:30
4:00-5:00pm – session 8
7:00-8:00pm – Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
Participant can attend any or all sessions.
Cost:
$50 for Full Retreat | $25 for Basic Members
$25 per day | $12 for Basic Members
$7 for 1 session
$14 for 2
$21 for 3
Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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$50 for Full Retreat | $25 for Basic Members
$25 per day | $12 for Basic Members
$7 for 1 session
$14 for 2
$21 for 3
Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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Sat, January 13, 2024, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Vajrayogini Body Mandala: Guided Retreat
Saturda
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Descriptio
In this day retreat we’ll emphasize the profound meditations included within the practice of Vajrayogini Body Mandala.
Session Times:
Session 1: 10:00am – 11:15am
Session 2: 11:45-1:00pm
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PLEASE NOTE: This retreat is only for those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerment of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini or have a strong wish to do so at the next available opportunity.
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$20 for Full Retreat | $10 for Basic Members
$7 per session
Free for Full Members and Benefactors
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No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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***PLEASE NOTE: This retreat is only for those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerment of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini or have a strong wish to do so at the next available opportunity.***
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$20 for Full Retreat | $10 for Basic Members
$7 per session | Free for Full Members and Benefactors
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Sat, January 20, 2024, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Breaking Bad Ha
Saturday, January 20 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
We all have bad habits
In this course with resident teacher Matthew Stein we will explore time-tested methods for how to uproot and become free from bad habits
This workshop will include guided meditations, teachings and time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome.
$25 | $10 for Basic Members | Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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$25 | $10 for Basic Members | Free for Full Members and Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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