NEW YEAR’S VAJRASATTVA RETREAT, Dec. 31-Jan. 1

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 
at the Dharma Center (2222 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205)

The New Year is the time for us to reflect on the past and prepare for the future, and Ven. Chonyi’s teachings on Vajrasattva purification will help us turn our minds toward a new beginning in 2014.

Tues., Dec. 31 (7-9 PM):  Begin New Year’s Retreat on Vajrasattva and Four Opponent Powers

Wed., Jan. 1 (9-11:30 AM and 2-5:30 PM): Continue New Year’s Retreat on Vajrasattva and Four Opponent Powers

The Four Opponent Powers are the mental actions of purification: Regret, Restoring the Relationship,  Determination Not to Repeat the Action, and Remedial Actions

PUBLIC TALK, Jan. 2

JAN. 2 , 7-9 PM AT SEIBELS HOUSE  (1601 Richland St. , Columbia, SC 29201--corner of Richland and Pickens):  "What the Buddha Taught and Why It Matters Today"

Weekend Intensive Teaching on the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind
Jan. 3-5

(appropriate for all levels, beginners to advanced) at the Dharma Center (2222 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205)

The Four Thoughts are the main topics of the small scope of the Lam Rim: precious human birth, impermanence, karma, and the reality of cyclic existence. Understanding these provides the essential foundation for practicing the three principal aspects of the path to full awakening. We'll learn  how to meditate on these in our daily practice and how to practice them in our daily lives. 

Fri., Jan. 3 (7-9 PM):  Teaching on Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to the Dharma

Sat., Jan. 4 (9-11:30 AM and 2-4:30 PM): Continue Teaching on Four Thoughts

Sun., Jan. 5 (9-11:30 AM and 2-4:30 PM): Continue Teaching on Four Thoughts

cost and registration