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Event Series The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free
Event Series Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’  This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...

Free
Event Series Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30-11:00am The Buddhist path is a journey for each of us to become the embodiment of loving-kindness and compassion. Chenrezig meditation is an opportunity to explore this compassion through visualization and meditation and the recitation of the six-syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. ____________ Location: at the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington...

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Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free
Event Series Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Fridays, noon–12:30 Garchen Mila Buddhist Center The Paul Helen Building – 209 E Washington St., Suite 200 | Iowa City www.milarepaiowa.org I'm new to all of this!  

Free

Crystals & Yoga

The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Reserve your spot now—space is limited! Registration is required.  Let’s join together for an evening of yoga and crystals. We will choose a crystal based on our intention, the crystal properties or our attraction to a particular stone. We will then be led through a grounding yoga session by Alaina of Care Taken Yoga. Crystals...

$35.00

Event Series Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30–11:15am Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion for all beings. Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome! Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors...

“Pulses” by Jason Snell @ PS1

PS1 Close 538 S Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA

"Pulses" by Jason Snell is the premiere of a 10-person biofeedback orchestra. Participants' brainwaves and heart rhythms are translated into a live audio-visual performance using biofeedback headsets. This unique setup forms an 'orchestra' based on participants' alpha states. Attendees can expect an immersive experience that blends art with neuroscience, offering insights into the symbiosis between...

Free
Event Series Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30–11:15am Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion for all beings. Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome! Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors...

Public Talk by Khenpo Samdup: The Power of Compassion

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

This May, the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center presents a profound journey of inner exploration and spiritual awakening with renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. The events commence with an inspiring public talk titled "The Power of Compassion" on Thursday, May 16th at 7pm,  Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A

KHENPO SAMDUP: VIPASSANA MEDITATION TEACHING

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

10-noon & 1:15- 3:30pm Join Khenpo Samdup for a day of teaching and meditation centered on Vipassana (insight) meditation. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will guide you through traditional meditation techniques, including analytical meditation and non-conceptual meditation or resting the mind, to help you gain direct insight and directly experience the fundamental nature of mind and phenomena. location: Garchen Mila Buddhist...

$35
Event Series Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30–11:15am Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion for all beings. Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome! Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors...