National Thanksgiving Course Miami
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An early Thanksgiving treat -- we are fortunate to be able to continue to offer the early registration price for this year's November course in Miami, so it's not too late!
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Schedule
Sessions start with 16th Karmapa Guided Meditation
Gompa is open 24 hours for personal practice
Wednesday, Nov 24

6pm-8pm

Dinner

8pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

8:30pm

Panel Lecture: "Buddhism in the Modern World"
Thursday, Nov 25

6:30-9:30am

Breakfast

10am

16th Karmapa Meditation

10:30am

Breakout sessions: practice explanations and/or individual practice

12:30pm-2pm

Lunch

3pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

3:30pm

Panel Lecture: "Refuge and the Enlightened Attitude"

6pm-8pm

Thanksgiving Dinner

8pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

8:30pm

Fireside chat: History of the Diamond Way
Friday, Nov 26

6:30-9:30am

Breakfast

10am

16th Karmapa Meditation

10:30am

Breakout sessions: practice explanations and/or individual practice

12:30pm-2pm

Lunch

3pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

3:30pm

Panel Lecture: "The Life Stories of Kagyu and Karma Kagyu Masters"

6pm-8pm

Dinner

8pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

8:30pm

Panel Lecture: "The Meaning of the Sangha"

10pm

Presentations
Saturday, Nov 27

7:30-10:30am

Breakfast

10am

16th Karmapa Meditation

10:30am

Breakout sessions: practice explanations and/or individual practice

12:30pm-2pm

Lunch

3pm

Townhall with the Sangha in the Gompa

6pm-8pm

Dinner

8pm

16th Karmapa Meditation

8:30pm

Panel Lecture: "Teacher and Student Relationship"

10pm

Party
Sunday, Nov 28

7:30-10:30am

Breakfast

10am

16th Karmapa Meditation

10:30am

Streaming with Lama Ole

12:30pm-2pm

Lunch
*Course schedule subject to change!
If you have suggestions or questions, please email: miami2021@diamondway.org
Transportation
  • Free 24/7 Shuttle To/From Miami International Airport MIA (8-10 minutes).
  • $12 Uber ride To/From Miami International Airport MIA (8-10min).
  • $17 Uber ride To/From DWB Center (15min).
  • $20 Uber ride To/From Downtown & Beaches (20min).
  • $10 Hotel Parking daily (+7% Tax).
  • $10 Round Trip Train from Fort Lauderdale Airport FLL to Miami International Airport MIA (40min).
Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport
3974 NW South River Drive, Miami FL 33142
There is available space to store luggage during check-in on Wednesday and check-out on Sunday.
More Info
Pre and Post Hotel Stay
For those who want to check-in 2 days before and check-out 2 days after the Thanksgiving course: Please write an email to miami2021@diamondway.org so we can provide with instructions on how to get registered with special price.
What to bring to the course
  • Meditation cushion
  • Mat / blanket
Air Travel to the US
If you are coming from abroad, please get information from your own country’s websites concerning the regulations about entering to the United States or check the current entry requirements to the United States before registering.
COVID-19 Testing Locations
For friends who visit us from abroad and need to take the Covid-19 PCR test, there are different locations in various parts of the city where the test is completely free and the results are delivered via email within 48 hours.
For this we have created a team that will be in charge of helping you to provide more information and make the appointment according to the return date that you have scheduled.
Locations
Miami:
  • Curative Testing MDC Padrón
    2543 SW 6th St, Miami, FL 33135
  • Curative
    5400 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142
  • Curative
    508 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
  • Curative Testing Miami
    75 SW 11th St, Miami, FL 33130
Miami Beach:
  • Curative
    Located in: Miami Beach Convention Center
    1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For test appointments and results, go to www.curative.com
If you have questions, please email: miami2021@diamondway.org
Please check this website 2-3 days before you arrive to the course for the latest updates.
Miami DWBC
We have a common meditation on the 16th Karmapa in Miami every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm. The Miami Center will be closed from Wednesday to Sunday during the course.
For more details and Miami DWBC program visit http://diamondway.org/miami
Parking at the center
Please do not park at the neighbors side across from the center. There is a lot of parking space at the center and on the street in front of it.
Transportation
$17 Uber ride Miami International Airport MIA - Buddhist Center (12-15min)
If you have questions, please email: miami@diamondway.org
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