Regular Meditation Class
Join us for our regular meditation sessions, held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!
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Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in, and sessions will conclude at 8:30 PM. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.
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Mahamudra Retreat
at Zuru Ling
Mahamudra mini retreat will be held at Zuru Ling once a month on the last Saturday of the month from 11 am until 3 pm, by donation.
We will use our eminent Guru Zasep Tulku Rinpoche's book, Gelug Mahamudra: Eloquent speech of Manjushri, as our guide, along with various instructions from his past teachings and personal insights. A senior student of Rinpoche’s will lead the meditations.
We will focus on preliminary practices and Nundro in the first half. Then there will be a silent mindful break for tea and or lunch. This will be followed by Shamata and Vipassana meditations in the second half.
The intention is to relax and take our time, focusing on recitation and meditations to build up our natural ground on the path toward results. Each month we will do what we can and continue the following month.
All are welcome to join us. If you wish to purchase a copy of the book, it is available on Amazon.ca. Purchasing the book is not a requirement, however, as there will be access to sadhanas via pdf if needed.
For pdfs for your phone or laptop or to print, contact John Thompson who will be leading this mini retreat.
Email John Thompson: jlttr@pm.me
Upcoming Dates: Last Saturday of the month starting August 30, 2025
About the Teacher: John Thompson
​John Thompson has been a dedicated student of Mahayana Buddhism since 1993. He has received significant blessings, teachings, and empowerments from esteemed teachers such as H.E. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama, and H.H. Khalkha Jetsum Dhampa Rinpoche, among others.
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John has completed extensive meditation retreats, including five months of closed retreats and three years of working retreats. He has also participated in numerous weekend teachings, both in person and via Zoom, covering various Mahayana subjects. His studies include an in-depth LamRim study completed in 1997-98.
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John's meditation practice focuses on LamRim Chenmo, Lojong, Tonglen, Mahamudra, and Vajrayana within the Gelugpa school of Mahayana Buddhism. Since 1999, he has had the privilege of leading and teaching meditation topics, gaining valuable insights from this experience.
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In addition to his Buddhist practice, John has studied de-escalation techniques, martial arts, Hatha yoga, Pranayama, ChiGung, Taoism, and Shamanism. He has also been involved in various community activities, including leading foundational meditation practices at the Gibsons and District Public Library.
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John is a musician, visual artist, gardener, inventor, walker, and longtime volunteer. He worked as an operation engineer until his retirement. He has raised three amazing children with his wonderful partner in life.
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To contact John Thompson, you can email jlttr@pm.me.
