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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness\, Session 5: PROTECTION
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, December 3 from 3 – 4:30 pm at the Center at Belvedere\, join Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery\, for the second session in his “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series. \nThe final session in Lama Tashi’s “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series will focus on Tara\, the female bodhisattva who embodies loving kindness\, compassion\, and protection. Tara is the most well known and beloved Tibetan deity and is the female embodiment of enlightenment. Lama Tashi will help us to resonate with her visualization\, affirmation\, meditation\, and mantra. The energy of Tara allows us to release anxiety and fear to cultivate compassion and protection. \nYou may register for this session separately\, or for the entire 5-session “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series that Lama Tashi will offer on October 1\, 15\, and 29; November 12; and December 3\, 2023. A 20% discount is available to those who register for the entire series. Click here to learn more and register for the series. \nWe are offering an affordable\, three-tiered\, registration structure to make this series as available as possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us for details. \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nRegistration Options\nSend an e-mail to JTS108Va@gmail.com indicating what level you are registering for the series.  Please indicate the names of each person you are registering for.  Payment can then be made by: \n\nSending a check to Jefferson Tibetan Society\, P.O. Box 874\, Charlottesville\, Va. 22902 or\nBy PayPal — you can send your registration fee through PayPal by using our e-mail address:  JTS108Va@gmail.com\, the PayPal QR code below\, or the PayPal donate button.\n\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\, register with the “Tickets” option below using Stripe as the payment method. \n 
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness-session-5-protection/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness
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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness\, Session 4: ENLIGHTENED HEALING
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 12 from 3 – 4:30 pm at the Center at Belvedere\, join Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery\, for the second session in his “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series. \nThis session focuses on Enlightened Healing through attunement with Medicine Buddha\, invoking his visualization\, affirmations\, meditations\, and mantra. The Medicine Buddha is a powerful ally who can assist us with overcoming stress\, tension and frustration. We will work with specific visualizations to achieve calmness\, mindfulness\, and contentment in order to experience Enlightened Healing for ourselves and for others. \nYou may register for this session separately\, or for the entire 5-session “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series that Lama Tashi will offer on October 1\, 15\, and 29; November 12; and December 3\, 2023. A 20% discount is available to those who register for the entire series. Click here to learn more and register for the series. \nWe are offering an affordable\, three-tiered\, registration structure to make this series as available as possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us for details. \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \nRegistration Options\nSend an e-mail to JTS108Va@gmail.com indicating what level you are registering for the series.  Please indicate the names of each person you are registering for.  Payment can then be made by: \n\nSending a check to Jefferson Tibetan Society\, P.O. Box 874\, Charlottesville\, Va. 22902 or\nBy PayPal — you can send your registration fee through PayPal by using our e-mail address:  JTS108Va@gmail.com\, the PayPal QR code below\, or the PayPal donate button.\n\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\, register with the “Tickets” option below using Stripe as the payment method. \n  \n>
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness-session-4-enlightened-healing/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness
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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness\, Session 3: EMPOWERMENT
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 29 from 3 – 4:30 pm at the Center at Belvedere\, join Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery\, for the second session in his “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series. \nThis session focuses on developing Self-Empowerment through resonating with the energy of the bodhisattva Vajrapani and his secret mantra. Through powerful visualizations\, deep meditation\, and other exercises we will learn to transmute and release depression\, grief\, and shame to manifest enhanced self-empowerment. This transformation enables us to experience a powerful source of profound inner strength. \nYou may register for this session separately\, or for the entire 5-session “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series that Lama Tashi will offer on October 1\, 15\, and 29; November 12; and December 3\, 2023. A 20% discount is available to those who register for the entire series. Click here to learn more and register for the series. \nWe are offering an affordable\, three-tiered\, registration structure to make this series as available as possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us for details. \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nRegistration Options\nSend an e-mail to JTS108Va@gmail.com indicating what level you are registering for the series.  Please indicate the names of each person you are registering for.  Payment can then be made by: \n\nSending a check to Jefferson Tibetan Society\, P.O. Box 874\, Charlottesville\, Va. 22902 or\nBy PayPal — you can send your registration fee through PayPal by using our e-mail address:  JTS108Va@gmail.com\, the PayPal QR code below\, or the PayPal donate button.\n\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\, register with the “Tickets” option below using Stripe as the payment method.
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness-session-3-empowerment/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness\, Session 2: WISDOM
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 15 from 3 – 4:30 pm at the Center at Belvedere\, join Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery\, for the second session in his “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series. \nThis session will focus on the importance of Sacred Wisdom to initiate happiness.  We will work with the energy of Manjushri\, the Tibetan bodhisattva of Transcendental Wisdom. Lama Tashi will share stories\, Buddhist philosophy\, and skillful techniques to transmute and overcome anger in order to embody the wisdom that cultivates patience and loving kindness. This will be an opportunity resonate with the powerful vibrations of Manjushri’s mantra in order to attune to the realms of higher wisdom. \nYou may register for this session separately\, or for the entire 5-session “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series that Lama Tashi will offer on October 1\, 15\, and 29; November 12; and December 3\, 2023. A 20% discount is available to those who register for the entire series. Click here to learn more and register for the series. \nWe are offering an affordable\, three-tiered\, registration structure to make this series as available as possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us for details. \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nRegistration Options\nSend an e-mail to JTS108Va@gmail.com indicating what level you are registering for the series.  Please indicate the names of each person you are registering for.  Payment can then be made by: \n\nSending a check to Jefferson Tibetan Society\, P.O. Box 874\, Charlottesville\, Va. 22902 or\nBy PayPal — you can send your registration fee through PayPal by using our e-mail address:  JTS108Va@gmail.com\, the PayPal QR code below\, or the PayPal donate button.\n\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\, register with the “Tickets” option below using Stripe as the payment method.
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness-session-2-wisdom/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness
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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness\, Session 1: COMPASSION
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 1 from 3 – 4:30 pm at the Center at Belvedere\, join Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery\, for this first of five sessions in his “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series. \nThe focus of this session will be the cultivation of compassion through working with the energy of  Avalokitesvara. You will learn about the importance of compassion and various aspects of being of service. Lama Tashi will teach visualizations\, affirmations\, meditations\, and the most potent mantra to develop and resonate with the energy of compassion. The deeper embodiment of compassion enables us to realize our interconnection with all others and lead healthier and more fulfilled lives. \nYou may register for this session separately\, or for the entire 5-session “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” series that Lama Tashi will offer on October 1\, 15\, and 29; November 12; and December 3\, 2023. A 20% discount is available to those who register for the entire series. Click here to learn more and register for the series. \nWe are offering an affordable\, three-tiered\, registration structure to make this series as available as possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us for details. \nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \nRegistration Options\nSend an e-mail to JTS108Va@gmail.com indicating what level you are registering for the series.  Please indicate the names of each person you are registering for.  Payment can then be made by: \n\nSending a check to Jefferson Tibetan Society\, P.O. Box 874\, Charlottesville\, Va. 22902 or\nBy PayPal — you can send your registration fee through PayPal by using our e-mail address:  JTS108Va@gmail.com\, the PayPal QR code below\, or the PayPal donate button.\n\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\, register with the “Tickets” option below using Stripe as the payment method.
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness-session-1-compassion/
LOCATION:The Center at Belvedere\, 540 Belvedere Boulevard\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness
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SUMMARY:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness: Introduction and Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, September 10\, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Unity of Charlottesville with Lama Tashi\, Grammy Award-nominated multiphonic chant master and Geshe (PhD equivalent) of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery.  \nLama Tashi will share his powerful chanting\, lead a guided meditation and introduce the upcoming teaching series on “A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness” that he will present this Fall here in Charlottesville. Afterwards\, we will enjoy a reception with Lama Tashi and members of our community over refreshments.  This event is co-sponsored by the Jefferson Tibetan Society and Unity of Charlottesville. \nPlease feel free to bring a kata (traditional offering scarf) to present to Lama Tashi\, if you would like. Katas and other items will be available for purchase at the event. Please email the Jefferson Tibetan Society at JTS108Va@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! \nAdvance Registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome.  $15 Suggested Donation. \nYou may register by clicking here or using the ticket buttons below. Click here for more information about the A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness series and to register for the entire series at a 20% discount. \nLocation: Unity of Charlottesville\, 2825 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA 22901
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/a-sacred-and-sound-approach-to-happiness/
LOCATION:Fillmore House at Unity of Charlottesville\, 2825 Hydraulic Circle\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Sacred and Sound Approach to Happiness
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