Workshops and Special Events

Special events with FOH founder Catherine Jetsun Yeshe

View short videos of FOH founder Lama Catherine Jetsun Yeshe where she discusses the history and philosophy of FOH a well as the first Noble Truth:  equanimity.  Click here:  part 1 and part 2. 

She discusses Tibetan Chenrezig compassion meditation here. 

We are fortunate to have our founding teacher, Catherine Rathbun (Jetsun Yeshe) returning in October 2010 to teach more classes and a retreat day. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with her and participate in her classes, which are marked with humour and joy.

Meditation workshop details will be available soon - Saturday October 23, likley 1 to 4pm. 

From spring 2010:

8 FOLD NOBLE PATH CLASS
Tuesday April 27
Lama Catherine offered her insights into the on-going Tuesday evening class on the 8 fold Noble Path. The class will be a combination of meditation, interactive exercises (possibly including movement) and discussion.

ESSENTIAL BUDDHISM
Wednesday April 28
There are three important understandings that are considered key to true involvement with the Buddhist philosophy. They are called the Three Seals by some and the Three Fold Nature of Reality by others. Their different interpretations can turn out to be the same teaching, if viewed in depth. This class will give an overview of this topic, along with exercises to move theoretic knowledge into actual living practice.

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
Friday April 30
By donation One hour appointments can be made to discuss individual work with Lama Catherine from 10am to 12 noon, 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9pm. Please contact David Liang to book.

A DAY OF ADVANCE
Saturday May 1 10am to 5pm

The road out of suffering can seem long and arduous. The need to stay 'connected' at all times can make retreats seem too difficult to attend and, if we don't 'know' what we are getting into, they can seem scary.

But a retreat is a time to advance our self knowledge and our understanding of how we fit into the world on our present life path. It is a time to 'step out' and re-connect to the wonder of being human alive in this wonderful country we call home.

This retreat will be a mini-version of what the summer retreat will offer. So, if you think you might like to try out a longer retreat, please join us for this day of moving yoga, contemplation and sharing. Those who are more experienced in practice can help to set the 'vibe' for the deeper work.

Please wear loose clothing, be prepared to do some meditative movement, and bring a notebook and some vegetarian food to share, for lunch.