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Vail Valley Class Schedule

Vail Valley Class Schedule for Wed Mar 03, 2010 thru Wed Mar 10, 2010 and Upcoming Retreats


Special Event
Sun Mar 07, 2010
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
OM Kids
Meditations and Yoga for Children, ages 4-8

Children ages 4-8 are welcome to attend for a fun and interactive yoga 
class with a focus on mindfulness and breathing. The classes will have an 
underlying Buddhist theme, but are open to children from all backgrounds.  
Long time yoga instructor, Jillian Wendt, will lead the children in poses 
using stories and interactive games to teach meaningful Buddhist life 
lessons. 

For more information or to register please contact Margie Ahern at 
margie@ahern.net or (303) 523-9941 cell. Space is limited.
 
When: First Sunday of every month, 10-11am
Ages: 4 -8 years old
Where: Mile High Music Together  4100 Tennyson Street Denver 80212
Cost: A suggested donation of $10 per family

Weekly Dharma and Meditation Class
Wed Mar 10, 2010
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Understanding the Ten Perfections
led by Gen-la Chokyi Dhakpa (LIVE and IN PERSON)

The perfections are practices which must be fulfilled by all aspirants to
enlightenment, regardless of which spiritual path one has chosen. What
distinguishes the supreme bodhisattva from other aspirants is the degree to
which the perfections must be cultivated and the length of time they must be
pursued. But the qualities themselves are universal requisites for realization,
which all must fulfill to at least a minimal degree to merit the fruits of the
liberating path. 

The Ten Perfections as (original terms in Sanskrit):
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1. Dand#257;na paramita: generosity, giving of oneself  
2. and#346;and#299;la paramita : virtue, morality, discipline, proper conduct 
3. Kand#7779;and#257;nti (kshanti) paramita : patience, tolerance, forbearance,
acceptance,
endurance  
4. Vand#299;rya paramita : energy, diligence, vigor, effort 
5. Dhyand#257;na paramita : one-pointed concentration, contemplation  
6. Prajñand#257; paramita : wisdom, insight  
7. Upand#257;ya paramita: skillful means 
8. Praand#7751;idhand#257;na (pranidhana) paramita: vow, resolution, aspiration,
determination 
9. Bala paramita: spiritual power 
10. Jñand#257;na paramita: knowledge 

When we say that paramita means "transcendent action," we mean it in the sense
that actions or attitude are performed in a non-egocentric manner.
"Transcendental" does not refer to some external reality, but rather to the way
in which we conduct our lives and perceive the world - either in an egocentric
or a non-egocentric way. The ten paramitas are concerned with the effort to step
out of the egocentric mentality.

Classes are open to all levels of practitioners.  All are encouraged to attend.

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