Experiencing Pure Enjoyment | Fri 1 Jan - Sun 3 Jan

Vajrasattva Blessing Empowerment & Commentary with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Day passes are available.

Vajrasattva is an enlightened being who is a manifestation of Buddha Vajradhara, the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism. The function of Buddha Vajrasattva is to purify living beings, to purify the impure minds and impure actions of living beings and to thereby transform living beings into completely pure beings.

As Venerable Geshe-la says: “Just by cleaning our bodies we can’t say that we are clean and pure. We need to purify ourselves to become a completely pure being. Then there is no basis for experiencing any kind of problem and suffering.”

Everybody is welcome to join in and no previous experience or commitment is required.

Teacher

Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre (IKRC). He has trained closely with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than forty years. His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.

An internationally renowned Teacher, he is greatly admired as a sincere practitioner and a powerful Teacher. He is also well-known for his deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and his ability to convey their meaning in a clear, accessible way.

Timetable

Friday 1 January
7:30 - 9:00pm: Essential Introduction

Saturday 2 January
9:00 – 10:00am: Meditation
11:00am – 1:00pm: Vajrasattva Empowerment
4:00 – 5:30pm: Commentary
7:30 – 8:30pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers with tsog

Sunday 3 January
9:00 – 10:00am: Meditation
11:00am – 12:30pm: How to Engage in Retreat
4:00 – 5:30pm: Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva with Q&A

Meals

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Accommodation

If you require accommodation, please email bookings@tarakmc.org.
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Dorms, Singles and En-suites

Healthy meals

Tharpa Bookstore and Gift Shop

World Peace Cafe

Tara Meditation Hall

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