Gay Buddhist Workshops in Eagle Rock and Hollywood (tags)
The Shambhala Center of LA presents three workshops on “Queer Dharma and the Way of the Warrior” at its Eagle Rock facility (963 Colorado Blvd., L.A., CA 90041) and the Village at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center 1625 Schrader Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028(323) 993-7400
The Los Angeles Shambhala Center presents a public talk and Zen archery workshop given by Kanjuro Shibata Sensei over the weekend, Oct 30 and November 1st and 2nd.
Right Attitude and Right Conduct : A talk by His Eminence Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche (tags)
The Los Angeles Shambhala Meditation Center will present a public talk by Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, known as a highly realized being in the Buddhist community, or a Tulku. The eminent lama will explore the question, “We are all trying to do the right thing, but how do we know what’s really right? “
Harp Concert of Jazz and Classical Music (tags)
Performed by Master Harpist Carolyn Sykes @ the Santa Monica Zen Center November 21, 2006 Tuesday 7:30pm Price: $20.00 Australian-born harpist CAROLYN SYKES has been performing in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States for the past 30 years. Carolyn came to Los Angeles nearly 12 years ago to study for her Masters Degree at the California Institute of the Arts. Since then, she has established her private teaching and performing studio, Pacific Harps, and performs extensively as a soloist for special events and with orchestras and other musical groups both locally and abroad. Carolyn's program for this evening's fundraising event will feature composers from Albeniz to Faure, and Ellington to Miles Davis and Chick Corea.
From 1 pm - 3 pm, "What is Buddhism?" will be taught by senior students of the Shambhala teachers including: Buddhist teachings on settling a wild mind, developing loving kindness for oneself and others, and working with chaos.
Pema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: a videotape lecture (tags)
ema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times A videotape series presented by Lynda Golan and Stanley Weiser at the Santa Monica Zen Center September 5 - October 10, 2006 September 5, 12, 19, October 3, 10 Tuesday 7:30pm Price: $10.00