” In Buddhism, we gain a type of experiential acquired knowledge that grows in our hearts through what we call ‘practice’. We use the word ‘practice’in Buddhism much more that we use the word ‘belief’ We don’t say to each other: ‘ How’s your belief going?’ Instead, we ask, ‘Hows your practice going?’ Its a different way of learning.”
Ajahn Viradhammo, The Contemplatives Craft
The OBS will be offering five retreats in 2018
In advance of registering for a retreat please note OBS Memberships are available online HERE
Jim Bedard and Randy Baker’s Non-Residential Retreat was held on March 10th & 11th at the Ron Kolbus Community Centre in Britannia Park, Ottawa.
Ajahn Punnadhammo’s Non-Residential Retreat was held on Saturday, May 19th & Sunday, May 20th at River House, 1048 N River Road Ottawa.
Ajahn Punnadhammo led the OBS Friday Evening Meeting at Quaker House on May 18th
Bhante Rahula’s Residential Retreat was held June 1 – 10th at Galilee Centre in Arnprior ON
For more information about Bhante Rahula please see the Lion of Wisdom Meditation Centre web site
Luang Por Viradhammo’s Residential Retreat Sept 21-28th at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior ON
** Registration opens for LP Viradhammo’s retreat for OBS members July 16th, non-members July 19th **
The retreat is currently full, if you would like to join a wait-list, please send an email to – waitlist_retreats@ottawabuddhistsociety.com
Cost : OBS members $650 Non members $680.
For information about Luang Por Viradhammo’s Residential Retreat Click Here
Ayya Medhanandhi ‘s Death and Dying Non-Residential Retreat Nov 17th – 18th, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily at Fisher Heights Community Centre, Ottawa.
For information about Ayya Medhanandhi’s Retreat Click Here
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