Calendar

FEBRUARY 2012

Sunday, February 12, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meditation and talk for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.

Sunday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Resting the Heart, Freeing the Mind: The Liberating Practice of Loving-Kindness, a one-day retreat for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.

MARCH 2012

Friday, March 2, 1 - 4 p.m. - Mindfulness in the Elementary Classroom, a half-day workshop offered through Royal Roads University Continuing Studies. For more information or to register, visit this link.

Sunday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Wise Pursuit of Happiness: Mindfulness in Daily Life, a one-day retreat to be held at the Dove Creek Hall in Courtenay. For more information or to register, please contact Margo.

Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m. Location to be announced - In the Land of the Rose-Apple Tree: Tales of Early Buddhist Women. A selection of stories from Margo's fellowship work at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria.

Sunday, March 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meditation and talk for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.

Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18 -  Storytelling for Re-inventing the World, a weekend workshop at the Haven Institute on Gabriola Island.

MAY 2012

Friday, May 25 - Sunday, May 27 - Staying Awake: The Ordinary Art, with Mark Nepo at Hollyhock  on Cortes Island:  

JUNE 2012

Friday, June 1 - Tuesday, June 5 - Meditation and Mandalas: Doorways to the Soul. With artist Jane Fawkes at the Hermitage on Denman Island.

Mandalas are used for healing and transformation in North American, Hindu, and Tibetan Buddhist cultures and, more recently, in psychotherapy.  When an image from the psyche is created while in a meditative state, integration, spiritual connection and physical healing can result. Instruction in both sitting and walking meditation will be given. There will be time for individual work on mandalas & group question periods.
A list of art supplies to bring will be sent to participants. Tuition and accommodation for this retreat are by donation.

 

 

 

Past Events

JANUARY 2012

Sunday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  The Wise Pursuit of Happiness, meditation and talk  for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society. Held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shakespeare in Victoria. The Buddha's teachings invite us to investigate for ourselves what brings happiness and what brings suffering in our lives. By undertaking a basic framework of ethical behaviour, as outlined in the five precepts, we lay the foundation for happiness and non-remorse. In this short Dharma talk, Margo will draw on the writing of Thanissaro Bhikkhu to explore two aspects of the Noble Eightfold Path - Wise View and Wise Concentration.

Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. Resting the Heart, Freeing the Mind: The Liberating Practice of Loving-Kindness, a one-day retreat held in Courtenay, BC.

Monday, January 16, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.   Living Wisely, Loving Well: The Refuges and Precepts as a Path to Freedom. This six-week course, offered through the Victoria Insight Meditation Society, will be held on Monday nights at the Oak Bay United Church. Registration information is now available on the Victoria Insight Meditation Society site.

DECEMBER 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 6:45 p.m. Jataka Tales: Birth Stories of the Buddha. Storytelling for Seattle Insight Meditation Society, held at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle.

Sunday, December 11, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Case of Perseverance and Love: The Story of the First Buddhist Nun. Meditation and talk for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society. Held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shakespeare in Victoria.

 

NOVEMBER 2011

 The Practice of Story: Building Community in a Storytelling Circle, Royal Roads University Continuing Studies. This four-week course begins Wednesday, November 2, and continues every two weeks: November 16, November 30 and December 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, November 25, 1 - 4 p.m. - Mindfulness in the Elementary Classroom, a half-day workshop offered through Royal Roads University Continuing Studies.

OCTOBER 2011

Sunday, October 23, 7 p.m. -  The Path of Practice. At the time of the Buddha there were many individuals who understood the power of generosity as a practice that can transform one’s whole attitude to life. Margo will share stories of two women who offered gifts to the Buddha and the Sangha, and the different motivations that guided them. Talk for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.  Held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shakespeare.

Saturday, October 29, 1 - 3 p.m. - Collected Resonances: Storytelling Workshop at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. In conjunction with the current exhibit, this workshop will explore the importance of honouring our own narratives.

SEPTEMBER 2011

Sunday, September 18, 7 p.m. -  The Song in the Heart: Loving-Kindness as a Path of Awakening. Talk for the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.  Held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shak espeare.  

JUNE 2011

Friday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 5th
Staying Close to What Is Sacred: Stories within Stories, the Wisdom of Our Lives
with Mark Nepo at Royal Roads University.
This weekend (beginning on Friday evening), led by Mark Nepo, poet and philosopher, offers an extraordinary opportunity to uncover the wealth of wisdom in our own life-narratives.

Monday, June 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Storytelling and music  to accompany Mark Nepo's book signing at Bolen Books, Victoria, BC.

MAY 2011

Sunday, May 15th, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Insight Meditation: Exploring the Middle Way - a one-day retreat in Courtenay. This retreat is suitable for beginners or those with an established meditation practice.

APRIL 2011

Sunday, April 17th, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Insight Meditation: The Path of Practice  - a one-day retreat at the Yoga Studio at Rosewall, in Courtenay.  

Sunday, April 25th, 7:00 p.m.
"Mindfulness is a Balancing Act" - storytelling and talk for the Victoria Vipassana Community. Held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shakespeare.   

Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Day of Mindfulness: Seeding the Generous Heart - a one-day retreat for the Victoria Vipassana Community, Goward House, Victoria, BC.

MARCH 2011

Saturday, March 5th, 7:00 p.m.
"New Perspectives on Beginner's Mind" - An evening talk held at the Yoga Studio at Rosewall, 2440B Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC. Admission by donation. 

Sunday, March 6th, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Insight Meditation
  A one-day retreat held at the Yoga Studio at Rosewall, Courtenay, BC. This retreat is suitable for beginners and for more experienced meditators.

Sunday, March 13th, 7 p.m.
"Samvega - The Buddhist Concept of Spiritual Urgency." Hosted by the Victoria Vipassana Community, held at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio at Bay and Shakespeare. Following a 45-minute meditation period, Margo will give a talk and lead a discussion.

Sunday, March 20th, 2 - 4 p.m.
Stories in the Garden
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Family Sundays.

Sunday, March 20th
World Storytelling Day - Water Stories
Intrepid Theatre, #2 – 1609 Blanshard Street, 7 p.m. Margo joins other local tellers to share stories related to the theme of water.

FEBRUARY 2010

Saturday, February 12th, 7 p.m.
The Sweet Spot: An Evening of Love Stories
Royal Roads University Continuing Studies. Margo joins four other local tellers (Faye Mogensen, Jennifer Ferris, Peg Hasted and Diane Gilliland) to spin tales of love--first love, lost love, lasting love, and the enduring love of friendship.

Sunday, February 13th
Buddhist Tales of Friendship
Victoria Vipassana Community weekly sitting, held at the Lynn Wylie/Helga Beer yoga studio at Bay and Shakespeare. Meditation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Friday, February 18th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mindfulness for Educators
Royal Roads University Continuing Studies. This day-long workshop is designed specifically for educators. How can we, as teachers or parents, encourage children to become self-aware? How do we model self-awareness ourselves? Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and education, teacher and meditation instructor, Margo McLoughlin invites participants to explore mindfulness through several experiential exercises.

DECEMBER 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Jataka: An Evening of Stories from the Buddhist Tradition
Bloedel Hall, St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle. Hosted by the Seattle Insight Meditation Society. For more information about SIMS and this event, please visit their calendar page. 

Sunday, December 19th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wisdom and Generosity: A guided meditation and talk.
Hosted by the Victoria Vipassana Community, at their regular Sunday evening sitting, held at the yoga studio of Helga Beer, at Bay and Shakespeare in Victoria.

NOVEMBER 2010

Sunday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Untangling the Knot : Introduction to Loving-Kindness Meditation