Workshops - ON-LINE: Morning Meditation with Tsunma-la (Sue Macy)

Friday, July 30

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Start your day on the right foot by calming your mind, setting your day's purpose to be a meaningful one and remembering to just breathe! Resident nun Tsunma-la leads basic meditations that help stabilize the mind by learning to focus on the breath. By using these simple techniques, you can bring a sense of tranquility to your day. If you plan to join Tsunma-la in the meditation hall (gompa) at Kurukulla Center, please arrive a few minutes early. We will start promptly at 6:30 am.

You are also welcome to participate from your home by listening on-line to the live broadcast. Go to http://recordings.kurukulla.org/?e=Live The class continues each Tuesday and Friday through the summer - 6:30 to 7:00 am - at your home or ours!

Ven Tsunmala (Sue Macy), has been Geshe Tsulga's student since 1997, was ordained in 2002 and has been teaching Buddhism since 2003 here at the center, at school and church groups. Additionally, she gives presentations to hospice professionals and grief counselors, provides support to animals at the time of sickness and death, and manages the Sera Je monk sponsorship program.
Fee: donations welcome No registration necessary

Workshops - Enneagram Basic Workshop

Friday, July 30

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Learn about the 9 Enneagram types in depth, what core type you are, personal growth for each type and how to relate to all 9 types. Herb acts out the 9 types with props and hats. Lots of fun and insight about your personality. Fee: $40, sliding scale to $20 Registration recommended

Workshops - Enneagram and Relationship Dynamics

Saturday, July 31

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Learn about your relationship preferences for each type, relationship dynamics between the types and ways to make it optimal! Herb has years of experience working with relationship dynamics between the types. Don't miss this opportunity to learn what works better between the types! Fee: $40, sliding scale to $20 Registration recommended

Workshops - Illness and the Dharma Led by: Reya Stevens

Sunday, August 1

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A sick person was one of the "heavenly messengers" that prompted the Buddha's search for freedom. Yet today, many of us with chronic and life-threatening illnesses find it challenging to apply the Buddha’s teachings to our own experiences. In this workshop, we will explore dharma inroads for relating to illness through brief talks, small group discussions, and meditation. Together, we will investigate possibilities for peace even in the midst of the suffering inherently associated with serious health problems.

This workshop is open to people with chronic or life-threatening illness, pain, or disability and to their loved ones and caregivers. Please make a special effort to use unscented products (including shampoo, lotion, etc.) so that our chemically sensitive friends can attend. Fee: $65.00 Pre-registration required

Workshops - Illness and the Dharma

Sunday, August 1

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A sick person was one of the "heavenly messengers" that prompted the Buddha's search for freedom. Yet today, many of us with chronic and life-threatening illnesses find it challenging to apply the Buddha’s teachings to our own experiences. In this workshop, we will explore dharma inroads for relating to illness through brief talks, small group discussions, and meditation. Together, we will investigate possibilities for peace even in the midst of the suffering inherently associated with serious health problems.

This workshop is open to people with chronic or life-threatening illness, pain, or disability and to their loved ones and caregivers. Please make a special effort to use unscented products (including shampoo, lotion, etc.) so that our chemically sensitive friends can attend. Fee: $50 members, $65 non-members

Workshops - YOGA CONCERT CLASS: PranaVayu Flow to Live Music with Kevan Gale and The Grass Gypsys

Sunday, August 1

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

This yoga workshop with PranaVayu instructor Kevan Gale and musical artists The Grass Gypsys has been designed with the intention to open the heart and bring in the divine qualities of love & compassion. In this two hour yoga workshop you will experience PranaVayu breathing techniques, vinyasa sequences, a twenty minute guided meditation with Kevan and an extended savasana, while The Grass Gypsys perform from their stunning and heartfelt catalogue of original music and mantra interpretations

PranaVayu Yoga is an American school of vinyasa yoga, founded by David Magone in 2001. PranaVayu Yoga blends specialized vinyasa sequencing, a unique system of skeletal alignment principles, guided meditative practices, and a Buddhist-inspired philosophy of universal interconnectedness

Kevan Gale is a senior PranaVayu yoga instructor and co-owner and Mind/Body director at Stil Studio in Dedham, MA. For more information, please visit kevangale.com

The Grass Gypsys are husband and wife musical duo Colleen and Justin Kleya. They perform their original music and mantra renditions with intention for opening, releasing, and healing. The Grass Gypsys have released two full-length albums, toured nationally, and have been living and performing in the Greater Boston area - check them out at thegrassgypsys.com Fee: $25.00 No registration necessary

Workshops - Yoga, Gongs & Meditation with Guruatma Kaur-Khalsa

Sunday, August 1

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Preparing ourselves through Kundalini Yoga we will open up a body-mind balance receptive to change and healing. While in this state the sound waves of the gong induce an extended state of effortless meditation and relaxation that facilitates the movement of prana through the body and psyche for healing. In this way, the gong is a tool that magnifies and focuses the power of the yoga experience. We will finish with treats and joy! Come have a "gongtastic" experience.

Fee: $30, $15 if you register before 7/26 Pre-registration required

Workshops - Yoga for Beginners with Jean

Thursday, August 5

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

In a safe and nurturing atmosphere, this six-week series will teach the beginning student the foundations of yoga. Starting with standing and seated poses, the body will also be prepared for inversions and mild backbends. Moving at each student's individual pace, a better understanding of body alignment and balance will be gained. Students will experience greater sensitivity and freedom in the body. Fee: $15 drop-in, $54 for 4 classes with pre-registration Pre-registration recommended

Workshops - Long Terms Yogis Workshop: Exploring the Noble Eightfold Path

Saturday, August 7

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Along with sessions for sitting and walking practice, there will also be instruction and discussion pertaining to the Noble Eightfold Path. We will continue to focus in particular on wise speech.
Requirements: 3 years of Vipassana experience Fee: $50 members, $65 non-members

Workshops - Long Term Yogis Workshop: Exploring the Noble Eightfold Path Led by: Narayan Liebenson Grady

Saturday, August 7

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Along with sessions for sitting and walking practice, there will also be instruction and discussion pertaining to the Noble Eightfold Path. We will continue to focus in particular on wise speech. Requirements: 3 years of Vipassana experience Fee: $65 for non-members, $50 for members Pre-registration required