Lay Pratimoksha Vows | Wed 23 Sep 7:30pm

The Vows and Commitments of Kadampa Buddhism

Guidelines for Living a Peaceful and Compassionate Way of Life

Wednesday Evening Meditation Class

Time: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm
Venue: Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6HT
Teacher: Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Course One: How to Lead a Pure Life

23 Sep: Lay Pratimoksha Vows
Controlling Delusions Made Easy

'Pratimoksha' is a Sanskrit word for 'individual liberation'. If we are serious about attaining Tantric realizations we will adopt these five vows throughout our life and also try to keep the remaining five abandonments of negative actions.

Meditation: Determination to take and keep Pratimoksha vows of a lay person

About the 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.