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| Thoughts along the way |
Albert Low's articles about life |
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'Religion is under attack' is the introduction to Albert's blog at www.albertlow.wordpress.com where he will periodically, about once per month, post thoughts and articles about religion in general and practice in particular. Albert has decided to open up the website to the public at large in order to make it more interesting. As you will see, a space is available on the blog where you can post your comments and questions. Albert has only a general idea of what he will put up on the blog: the specifics will depend on you. He will not reply directly to your questions, but will blend his replies into the postings. He urges you to keep your comments brief: a couple of sentences at the most, otherwise you will crowd out the comments and replies of others. Also please be sincere, ask those questions or make those comments that are meaningful and come from the heart rather than the head. He regrets he will not be able to have the posting translated into French. However, if you would like to comment in French then by all means please do so.
Please click on the image to visit the blog.... |
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Monique Dumont has kindly taken over the work of organising sesshins. So please address sesshin applications to dumontm@vif.com in the future. Applications need to be received at least two weeks before
the start of sesshin, so that decisions can be made and people
given time to make arrangements for attending sesshin. Please click
here for further information about sesshin applications.
Please note: once you have sent
your sesshin application look for a reply acknowledging that
your email has been received. If you do not get a reply either
resend the email making sure address is correct dumontm@vif.com |
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A new book by Albert Low.
''Zen teacher Albert Low has written a book, quite unlike the usual Zen book. He collected questions from his students about Zen practice and wrote the book as responses to these questions. From the quality of these questions, you can tell the strength of commitment, sincerity and sheer human curiosity his students bring to the practice of Zen. In return, Low gives a longtime teacher's advice on all aspects of Zen practice.''
To read more about the book and to order it please click on the cover. |
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Seshin Guidelines:
The Seshin Guidelines have been compiled in order to enhance the environment of a sesshin.
During sesshin we work together for the benefit of all participants including ourselves. What happens to one happens to all. Even though you may not be consciously aware of others, what they do still affects you.
These guidelines come from many years' experience in Japan, America and Canada. They are reduced to the minimum and made as brief as possible. Please be sure to read the instructions carefully before sesshin. If you need any further explanations, please ask a monitor or the greeter for help.
It will be assumed that you have read the guidelines and are willing to comply with them if you are attendinging a sesshin. Please be sure to abide by them in spirit as well as in word.
In order to download a pdf copy of the guidelines please click on the button below.
(these guidelines will be downloadable permanentlly from the page about Sesshins )
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The Center needs more volunteers to help with setting up the house for sesshin.
If you can make yourself available, please contact Louis Bricault and Jean D'Arc Labelle at
450 472 9430 or bricault.l@videotron.ca
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March 2013
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| Sunday 3 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 7 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 10 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 14-17 |
Three day sesshin |
| Thursday 28 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Saturday 23 |
9 am Zen Workshop |
| Sunday 24 |
One day sitting |
| Sunday 31 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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April 2013
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| Thursday 4 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 7 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 11-15 |
Four day sesshin |
| Thursday 18 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Saturday 20 |
8-8:30 am Workday and Annual sangha meeting |
| Sunday 21 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 25 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 28 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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May 2013
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| Sunday 5 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Friday 10-17 |
Seven day sesshin |
| Sunday 19 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Sunday 26 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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June 2013
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| Sunday 2 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 6-9 |
Two day sesshin and Three day sesshin |
| Sunday 19 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Sunday 26 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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Please
note, during July and August only the morning and
evening sittings continue
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September 2013
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| Thursday Aug 29 - Sept 2 |
Four day sesshin |
| Sunday 8 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Sunday 15 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Saturday 21 |
9 am Workshop |
| Sunday 22 |
8 am One day sitting |
| Thursday 26 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 29 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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October 2013
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| Thursday 3 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Friday 4-11 |
Seven day sesshin |
| Sunday 13 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 17 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Saturday 19 |
8-8:30 am Workday |
| Sunday 20 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 24 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 27 |
9 am Morning zazen |
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November 2013
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| Saturday 2 |
Workshop |
| Sunday 3 |
One day sitting |
| Thursday 7-10 |
Three day sesshin |
| Thursday 14 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 17 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 21 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Sunday 24 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 28 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
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December 2013
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| Sunday 1 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Thursday 5 |
7 pm Beginners' course |
| Friday 6-13 |
Seven day sesshin |
| Sunday 15 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Sunday 22 |
9 am Morning zazen |
| Tuesday 31 (8 pm - midnight) |
New Year's Eve Ceremony |
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