{"product_id":"wednesday-16-sep","title":"Refuge Vows - the Container | Wed 16 Sep 7:30pm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Vows and Commitments of Kadampa Buddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidelines for Living a Peaceful and Compassionate Way of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday Evening Meditation Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003eWednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenue: \u003c\/strong\u003eTara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6HT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher: \u003c\/strong\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these evening classes, we will explore practical methods for solving human problems and fulfilling our deepest wishes by taking and keeping vows and commitments - promises to abstain from certain negativities or to engage in certain virtuous actions - at every level from beginners to the most advanced spiritual trainings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVows and commitments are methods to solve our own and others' problems and to make ourselves and others happy. Through keeping vows and commitments purely we avoid all negative actions, the cause of suffering for ourself and others. Ultimately they are methods for attaining the happiness of full enlightenment. How wonderful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these sessions, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will give commentary to sections within the books\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/the-bodhisattva-vow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Bodhisattva Vow\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/festival-shop\/tharpa-items\/tantric-grounds-and-paths\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTantric Grounds and Paths\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/universal-compassion\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversal Compassion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/joyful-path-of-good-fortune\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoyful Path of Good Fortune\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/the-new-eight-steps-to-happiness\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe New Eight Steps to Happiness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the Tharpa booklet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/the-vows-and-commitments-of-kadampa-buddhism-booklet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vows and Commitments of Kadampa Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efocusing on the meaning of all the vows and commitments explained in these texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that no actual vows and commitments will be granted during these classes, therefore everybody is welcome to join in and listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse One: How to Lead a Pure Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e16 Sep: \u003c\/span\u003eRefuge Vows - the Container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefuge Is the Basis for All Other Practices – The Benefits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe enter into Buddhism promising to go for refuge to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and keeping the twelve commitments of Buddhist Refuge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Determinat\u003cwbr\u003eion to become a pure Buddhist\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. Head to our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/pages\/what-to-expect\" title=\"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/pages\/what-to-expect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat to Expect page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for practical info about visiting us for a class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teacher: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e is a Retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre (IKRC). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHe has trained closely with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e for more than forty years. His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In-person \/ Member","offer_id":56030787043713,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member","offer_id":56030787076481,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/16Sep.png?v=1785787367","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/wednesday-16-sep","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}