great news

I have some wonderful news for the people in Ottawa who are either Buddhist practitioners or simply interested in knowing more about Buddhism. The Palyul sangha (my friends, teachers, and spiritual companions) has opened a new dharma centre called Palyul Dhonyag Shedrub Ling, "an island (ling) where we study (shed) and practice (drub) both the gentle gradual sutra (dho) way and the intense tantric mantra (nyag) way to enlightenment."

It's not far from the downtown core, and it has been set up with the most generous and virtuous of intentions, as I have witnessed via impressive and inspiring e-mail chains. They are starting out with a program "beginning at the beginning," as Angela, the Palyul sangha's resident teacher, says. Some of you may know (or know of) the amazing Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso from his annual visits to Ottawa; he will be consecrating the centre very soon, and visiting Ottawa more often from now on to teach and guide. Please check out the website-in-the-making if you're interested, and spread the word to those who you think may benefit. Sarva mangalam!