Course Schedule
Nov 28th, 2011 by Johnny Stork
2013 Spring courses
Brian Ruhe
Tel. 604-738-8475
Email: brian@theravada.ca
Web: www.theravada.ca
Following the Theravada Forest tradition with Ajahn Sona at the Sitavana Birken Forest Monastery, near Kamloops. Visit their website at www.birken.ca.
Brian Ruhe was a Buddhist monk in Thailand and has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for 17 years. Brian has taught thousands of people at temples, colleges and Adult Ed. courses around Vancouver. Brian says “Meditation means directing the mind.” His latest book is “A SHORT WALK ON AN ANCIENT PATH – A Buddhist Exploration of Meditation, Karma and Rebirth,” available for $14.95 or as an eBook for $7.99
RETREATS
Laotian Temple Weekend Retreat
by donation
April 26 – 28 in Aldergrove
Hazelton, BC Weekend Retreat May 3 – 5
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Ongoing Monday night meditation group
7:30 – 9:00 pm. By donation.
Course recommended first.
1415 Lamey’s Mill Road, 5th floor, buzz 57
Twin Rainbows Co-op is two buildings, two addresses.
One Day Meditation Retreats
Sunday May 12, June 9 and July 7
10:30am – 4:30pm. By donation.
Contact Brian for details or see websites.
1465 Lamey’s Mill Road. 10:30 am – 4:30 pm.
5th floor, buzz 57
Call Brian 778-232-2282
RETREATS
- Johnson’s Landing Retreat. 6 or 12 Days July 20 – Aug. 1, near Nelson
See 200+ You Tube videos of Brian Ruhe, Ajahn Sona and other monks youtube.com/user/BrianRuhe
Course descriptions are printed on the www.theravada.ca website.
Brian is also the Organizer of Vancouver Meditation Meetup at:
www.meetup.com/vancouvermeditation/
SPRING COURSE SCHEDULE
Vancouver School Board
Vipassana Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy Day
John Oliver Secondary School
530 E. 41st Ave. at Fraser
Vancouver Saturday May 11
9:30 am – 3:30 pm $54
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
(604) 713-1800
Stress Busting Mindfulness Meditation
Thursday June 6 x 4 weeks
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $64
West End Community Centre
870 Denman Street
(604) 257-8333
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
Thursdays April 11 x 4 weeks
7:00 – 9:00 pm $56
Buddhist Philosophy and Vipassana Meditation
Thursdays May 9 x 4 sessions
7:00 – 9:00 pm $56
Vipassana Meditation Day
Saturday June 15th
9:30 am – 3:30 pm $42
False Creek Community Centre
1318 Cartwright St., Granville Island
(604) 257-8195
Buddhist Philosophy and Mindfulness Meditation (in depth course)
Monday May 6 x 6 sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $89
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction Day
Saturday May 18th
9:30 am – 3:30 pm $45
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New Westminster Senior Secondary
835 Eighth Street
To register call (604) 517-6345
Vipassana Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy
Wednesday May 15 x 3 sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $50
John Braithwaite Community Centre
145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
To register call 604-987-7529
Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being
Tuesday, May 7 x 4 sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $60
Buddhist Philosophy and Vipassana Meditation
Tuesday, June 4 x 4 sessions
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $60
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Delta School Board
Delta Manor Education Centre, Ladner
4750 – 57 Street. Register: (604) 940-5550
Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being
Saturday June 1st
9:30 am – 3:30 pm $49
Vancouver School Board
Education Centre
1580 West Broadway, Vancouver
To register please call (604) 713-4550
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Jun21Thu
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Well-Being with Mindfulness Meditation @ West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Are you burned-out, agitated, unable to concentrate or sleep? Learn clinically shown effective mindfulness practices in a step-by-step way, which you can bring to daily life. Practice breath, walking meditation and loving-kindness contemplation to protect yourself from the harmful effects of stress, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. Results experienced by many include: an ability to relax, decreases in insomnia and greater energy and enthusiasm for life.
To register call (604) 257-8333
Course cost $64 for four sessions
7:00 pmWell-Being with Mindfulness Meditation @ West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver
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Jun30Sat
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(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being Retreat @ Twin Rainbows Co-op, 1465 Lamey’s Mill Road, Vancouver10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being Retreat.
By donation with Brian Ruhe (following the Theravada Forest tradition)
SATURDAY June 30th, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Bring a pot-luck lunch to share and join us for a balance of, silent sitting, walking and loving-kindness meditation, with some guided meditations. We’re in a spacious, quiet meditation area in the bright common room at the top of a Co-op with an outdoor deck and a serene view over False Creek.
You are free to use your own techniques. Expect mostly meditation with sitting for 30 – 45 minutes and walking meditation for 20 minutes. Beginners are welcome; meditation times are longer than in Brian’s courses so this is suitable for meditators who want to go further. The monthly day retreats will include different Buddhist themes and this time we will have a talk and some Q & A time on Buddhism. We usually have the retreat on Sundays but chose to do it on Saturday this time.
Chairs will be provided at the venue. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please kindly bring your own sitting gear (meditation mat and cushion/bench).
LOCATION
Twin Rainbows Co-op, 1465 Lamey’s Mill Road, Vancouver
Buzz 57 not #57 – for 5th floor lounge, Tel: 604-739-1465
There are two buildings; be sure to go to 1465, near the entrance to Granville Island.COST (BY DONATION – DANA)
This retreat is by donation (dana). The retreat is offered in accord with the tradition that the dhamma teachings are priceless and offered freely. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the continuation of these retreats in the future and Brian’s work supporting the dhamma.
CONTACT
For questions please email Brian at brian@theravada.ca or phone him at 604-738-8475. At the retreat he will have his cell on, before the start, at 778-232-2282. Website: theravada.ca
10:30 am(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being Retreat @ Twin Rainbows Co-op, 1465 Lamey’s Mill Road, Vancouver
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Jul3Tue
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(N.Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction @ John Braithwaite Community Centre7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
When:
Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17 (3 sessions)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmWhere:
John Braithwaite Community Centre
145 West 1st Street, North Vancouver
To register call 604-987-7529Cost:
$45Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
7:00 pm(N.Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction @ John Braithwaite Community Centre
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Jul4Wed
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(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ False Creek Community Centre7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being
When:
Wednesdays, July 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (4 classes)
7:00pm – 9:00pmWhere:
False Creek Community Centre
1318 Cartwright St., Granville Island
To Register please call: (604) 257-8195Cost:
$64Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
7:00 pm(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ False Creek Community Centre
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Jul5Thu
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(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ West End Community Centre7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being
When:
Thursdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th 26th (4 classes)
7:00pm – 9:00pmWhere:
West End Community Centre
870 Denman Street
To register please call (604) 257-8333Cost:
$64Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
7:00 pm(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ West End Community Centre
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Jul6Fri
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An evening in the Dhamma with Venerable Sudanto Bhikkhu @ Langara College7:00 am – 8:45 am
Join Brian Ruhe and friends on Friday, July 6th for “An evening in the Dhamma with Venerable Sudanto Bhikkhu”
Where:
Langara College Room A122a
100 West 49th Avenue Vancouver BCWhen:
Friday July 6th 2012, 7:00 – 8:45 pmAttendance:
Free to All
No pre-registration requiredDonations are gratefully accepted to support Pacific Hermitage
Poster: http://www.theravada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ajahn-Sudanto-Poster.pdf
More Info: http://www.theravada.ca/2012/06/an-evening-in-the-dhamma-with-venerable-sudanto-bhikkhu/
7:00 amAn evening in the Dhamma with Venerable Sudanto Bhikkhu @ Langara College
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Jul7Sat
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(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction @ Roundhouse Community Centre1:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
When:
Saturdays, July 7th & 14th (2 sessions)
1:30 pm – 3:45 pmWhere:
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews
To Register Please Call: (604) 713-1800Cost:
$36Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
1:30 pm(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction @ Roundhouse Community Centre
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Jul9Mon
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(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ John Oliver High7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being
When:
Mondays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (4 sessions)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmWhere:
Vancouver School Board
John Oliver High
41st Ave. & Fraser St.
To register call (604) 713-4550Cost:
$87Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
7:00 pm(Van) Mindfulness Meditation for Well-Being @ John Oliver High
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Jul14Sat
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(Van) The New World Order @ The New World Order9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Buddhist Philosophy and Vipassana Meditation
When:
Saturday, July 14th (1 class)
09:30am – 12:00 noonWhere:
West End Community Centre
870 Denman Street
To register please call (604) 257-8333Cost:
$14Course Info:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
9:30 am(Van) The New World Order @ The New World Order
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Jul24Tue
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Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy in Kits @ Kitsilano Community Centre7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kitsilano Community Centre
2960 Larch Street at 10th Avenue
To register call (604) 257-6976
Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy
Tuesday, July 24 x 3 classes
7:00 – 9:00 pm $49
7:00 pmMindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy in Kits @ Kitsilano Community Centre
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Thank you,
Debbie
Dear Brian,
In my previous m-mail I asked questions that I now realize are answered in the extensive resources on your website! Sorry to burden you with annoying questions because you seem to have your plate full. I would like to do a retreat in Vancouver. I will keep my eyes peeled when you announce your 2013 schedule. Once again, thank you for your great work!
Sincerely,
Arron Sturgeon
Winter 2013 courses will be printed soon:
Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy
$49 Mondays Jan. 7 – 21, 2013
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kitsilano Community Centre,
2960 Larch Street at 10th Avenue
To register call (604) 257-6976