[UD News] Buddha's Breath
Learn the Buddha’s Instructions for MeditationOver four Thursdays in April, Dr. Lye will share this practice taught by the historical Buddha to his disciples. Through skillfully developing sixteen stages of contemplation with reference to the four references of body, sensation, thought, and phenomena, we can gain release and freedom from destructive emotions and suffering. 7:30-9:00 PM, New York Time |
Urban Dharma
Spring has sprung here in Western North Carolina, ushering in a busy season of practice and projects for Urban Dharma. Check out the photos below to see what we've been up to recently, as well as for announcements about upcoming events! Drikung Forest Hermitage Work Day On Sunday, April 21st, a group of dedicated volunteers met at the Drikung Forest Hermitage outside of Burnsville, NC to continue their efforts towards developing the hermitage site. After setting up the hermitage's first...
Dr. Lye's Birthday & Coming of Spring Potluck Celebration A few years ago at UD's previous location at 77 Walnut St. It's Spring, the season of blooms, warmer days, and our Spiritual Director & Founder Dr. Hun Lye's Birthday! Join at the temple this Saturday the 27th from 2pm on as we gather to celebrate pot-luck style. Bring a vegetarian dish, your musical talent, or just your presence to share with all. This potluck celebration immediately follows the Longevity Empowerment that Dr. Lye will...
Longevity Empowerment this Saturday April has been “Cultivating Vitality” month at Urban Dharma! Over the last three weeks, we have practiced the sādhana of Amitayus on each Saturday at the temple, led by Dr. Lye. To end this series, Dr. Lye will confer the Longevity Empowerment of Amitayus in the tradition of Machik Drupé Gyalmo. Drupé Gyalmo’s Longevity Empowerment Saturday April 27 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM New York Time At the end of the month, Dr. Lye will confer the Longevity Empowerment of...