Todos vocês estão cordialmente convidados a se reunirem para celebrar o novo Ano do Dragão-da-Madeira! Descarrega, ou o Ano Novo Tibetano que chamamos de Dia de Shambhala, is the most important holiday in our Shambhala culture.

This is an important and touching celebration for our community. We have organized a schedule that will encourage us to come together in great number at the Center. (schedule below). There will be a word from our director, Jean-Luc Monfrais. An short overview of our Center’s excellent financial situation will also be presented by our dear Geneviève Martineau.

Following tradition,  Shambhala Serviços Globais (GV) will present an official roll call and Tibetan New Year wishes from Shambhala centers across the globe. This broader community Zoom event will begin at 1 PM. (Montreal time).

Our chosen theme for Shambhala Day 2023 / Dragon-Wood year is the importance of the Sangha, one of the Three Jewels. Practicing with the Sangha is a skillful means, but practicing para the Sangha can be a powerful path to enlightenment. The Three Jewels are each unique and complementary, each holding the same power of awakening. Just as you need the Sangha, the Sangha needs you, the Center needs you. Without you there is no Sangha, no Center. The Buddhist path is a powerful three-phase motor. May we commit to our Center. Personally.

The celebration at the centre will unfold as follows:

10:00 a.m.- 11sou: Sadhana of Kindness with Massimo Guerrera. Aberto a todos, at the centre or by zoom.

1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: New Year’s presentation from Shambhala Global Services

The SGS presentation will be recorded and made available to all in a few weeks

Please note that you can take part in this SGS presentation from your home by registering directly.

5:00-5:30 p.m.: Welcoming tea for our local New Year celebration

5:30 p.m.-5:50 p.m.: Meditation in the shrine room and on Ampliação.

5:50 PM. – 7:00 p.m.: Director’s address, financial presentation by Geneviève Martineau. Ampliação

ID de réunion: 867 0112 3354
Code secret: 155944

7:00 p.m.: Potluck dinner and festive community toasts

Please register with Laurence Corman at the following address for the potluck, specifying the food you plan to bring: [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing a large number of us at the centre, the precious headquarters of the Three Jewels!