News (updated apr-2012)
April 2012 Introduction to Meditation
During springtime in the mountains, retreat participants practiced Buddhist sitting and walking meditation according to the Dharma Das discipline of progressing on the path. There were convivial meals, a bit of karma yoga, and many lively discussions.
Robbie Burns Day 25 January 2012
In the midst of the snowy solitude of SSRC's winter closure time, a few intrepid practitioners gathered to celebrate Robbie Burns Day. Poetic license was taken with the traditional meal by the preparation of a vegetarian haggis. The essence of Robbie Burns good cheer was very much present in the festive gathering.
Nov 2011 Dharma Gar Retreat
Dharma Gar practitioners gathered to learn torma making, to attend guided sadhana practice sessions, and to participate in a special lake-side puja. To join their experience, you are invited to view the photos of the mid-November Dharma Gar retreat.
Nov 2011 Meditation Program
Rinpoche`s book, ``What Makes you Not a Buddhist`` was used as a guide to introduce Buddhist view and practice on a fine weekend in early November. Enjoy the snapshots of the meditation program and its autumnal context.
OCT 2011 Work As Practice
SSRC was prepared for the winter by a cosmopolitan group of energetic and highly capable folks. To check out what happened, see the SSRC winter-prep web page.
JULY 2011 Work As Practice
The Summer 2011 Work As Practice weekend was held from July 29-31. View a PDF pictorial of the accomplishments of this powerhouse weekend. To see action photos, visit the SSRC summer-work web page.
JUNE 2011 Foundation Meeting
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche hosted a meeting at Sea to Sky Retreat Centre of a foundation that funds Buddhist projects around the world. A slide show of that international gathering is posted on the Khyentse Foundation website.
MAY 2011 Forest Cleanup & Heart Sutra
SSRC's annual Forest Cleanup weekend in 2011 had a clearly articulated vision and work plan. Also it was alot of fun and there was alot more happening than forest cleanup as can be seen from photos of the May 6-8 activities. Later in May, a group of practitioners attended a retreat at SSRC focused on the study of the great Buddhist text known as the Heart Sutra.
OCTOBER 2010 Work as Practice
From 29-31 October 2010, Sea to Sky Retreat Centre hosted another of its seasonally scheduled Work as Practice weekends. It was a fully packed weekend swelling to over 40 people on site by Saturday. Each day began with morning meditation and concluded with dedication of merit at day end. Vignettes of the weekend are depicted in the linked photo essay.
AUGUST 2010 Auspicious Visit
On August 23, 2010, Sea to Sky Retreat Centre hosted a visit by Yangsi Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, Changling Rinpoche, and Matthieu Ricard. Click here to view photos of this auspicious event or to read an account of this event in an article printed in Pique, a Whistler newmagazine
2009 - 2010 Activities
To read about the activities of Sea to Sky Retreat Centre in 2009 and 2010, navigate to an article in the current issue of the Gentle Voice.