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August 9-15, 2010 - Presentations | Montague, MA
Title: Symposium for Western Socially Engaged Buddhism
Description: Presentations by Lama John Makransky and Kathe McKenna
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
Meditation Teacher: Kathe McKenna
Location: Mother House of the Zen Peacemakers, Montague, MA
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August 21, 2010 - Day Retreat | Northampton, MA
Title: Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditations
Description: Meditation Instructions on Shamatha and Vipashyana Practices
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm & 4 pm to 6 pm
Guiding Teacher: Phakchok Rinpoche 
Location: Pioneer Valley Shambhala Center, 191 Main Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
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Notes: Fee: $50 paid in advance or Register at the Door
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October 1-3, 2010 - Weekend Retreat | Barre, MA
Title: Knowing Persons in Their Deepest Goodness: Experiencing the Unity of Love and Wisdom
Description: Weekend retreat
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
Location: Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, 149 Lockwood Rd, Barre, MA 01005
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Notes: Contemplative practices adapted from Tibetan Dzogchen tradition for Westerners
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October 18-20, 2010 - 2-Day Conference | Atlanta, GA
Title: International Conference on Tibetan Buddhism
Description: This conference will bring together the preeminent leaders, teachers, scholars, translators, supporters, and students of Tibetan Buddhism from both traditionally Tibetan Buddhist areas and western countries to engage in substantive discussion about the current state of Tibetan Buddhism in the modern world and how best to move forward collectively. Lama John Makransky will be present on panel entitled: “Tibetan Buddhism and Social Engagement”.
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
Location: Emory University Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA
Information: Emory University Conferences
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November 5-7, 2010 - Weekend Retreat | Harvard, MA
Title: FAC Meditation Teachers Retreat
Description: Retreat for FAC meditation teachers to connect with each other, share our insights, and deepen our practice.
Time: Registration - Fri., 5:00-6:00pm
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky assisted by Julie Forsythe, Leah Weiss Ekstrom
Location: Friendly Crossways Retreat Center, Harvard, MA
Notes: This retreat is for FAC Meditation Teachers, by invitation only.
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To pay online, choose housing option & then click [REGISTER]

January 1-7, 2011 - Weeklong Retreat |
Title: Natural Dharma: The Discovery of Effortless Being
Description: Weekend retreat with Natural Dharma Fellowship.
Guiding Teachers: Lama Willa Miller, Lama John Makransky 
Location: The Connors Family Retreat & Conference Center, 20 Glen St., Dover, MA 02030
Information: Natural Dharma Fellowship
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February 12, 2011 - Daylong Retreat | Boston, MA
Title: Contemplation, Service and Social Action—Meditations of Compassion and Wisdom
Description: Daylong retreat with Lama John Makransky & Leah Weiss Ekstrom
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Guiding Teachers: Lama John Makransky, Leah Weiss Ekstrom 
Location: Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
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Notes: Open to the public without charge.
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March 4-6, 2011 - Weekend Retreat | San Luis Obispo, CA
Title: Weekend Retreat in Natural Wisdom and Compassion
Description: Weekend retreat with Lama John Makransky
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
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Notes: Sponsored by White Heron Sangha
March 13, 2011 - Daylong Retreat | Providence, RI
Title: Natural Ease and Compassionate Activism
Description: Daylong Retreat with Meditations Adapted from Tibet to Empower Service and Action.
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
Location: Brown University, Providence, RI
Information: Sponsored by Brown University's Office of Campus Religious Life
Notes: More Information to Follow.
March 14, 2011 - Evening Lecture | Providence, RI
Title: Contemplation in Action - Coming from the Depth of Our Being into Service and Activism
Description: This will be the 7th of the Mary Interlandi Memorial Lecture series.
Time: Evening - Exact time to follow.
Guiding Teacher: Lama John Makransky 
Location: Brown University, Providence, RI
Notes: More Information to Follow.
April 28-May 1, 2011 - 4-Day Conference | Boston, MA
Title: Workshop: Compassion Beyond Fatigue
Description: Spiritual Directors International Conference on “Cultivating Compassion.” Multiple sessions that will guide meditation of natural wisdom and compassion and explore its application in pastoral counseling contexts. This workshop is relevant to a variety of mental health clinicians who are interested in exploring the relevance of spirituality to their work as well as to spiritual directors.
Guiding Teacher: Leah Weiss Ekstrom 
Location: To be announced after September 2010
Information: Spiritual Directors International
Notes: Full Details and Registration will be available in September 2010
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June 26-July 3, 2011 - Week-Long Retreat | Barre, MA
Title: Unity of Love and Wisdom in Dzogchen Practice
Description: Deepening practice experience of compassion and wisdom within the nature of mind for spiritual awakening, service and action.
Guiding Teachers: Lama John Makransky, Julie Forsythe 
Location: Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, 149 Lockwood Rd, Barre, MA 01005
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