2009 Special Events |
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Jul 11: Pure Confidence in Fort Myers A Buddhist Refuge Course By going for refuge in Buddha as the Spiritual Guide, in his Dharma teachings, sole medicine for the mind, and in Sangha the spiritual community - we become an inner being and finally discover true mental freedom. For some, Refuge Day is an opportunity to receive profound blessings and a chance to begin exploring the richness of this very special spiritual tradition. For others, Refuge Day is a turning point in their lives where they embrace Buddha's teachings and start traveling the spiritual path as a Buddhist. Also, for those who have attended this day before, it is a chance to receive these blessings once again, and to renew their Refuge vows. Cost Email info@meditationinfortmyers.org for more information. International Summer Festival 2009 in Ulverston, UK
The Summer Festival is a special spiritual holiday when we receive extensive teachings from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. During the first six days of this, the eighteenth, Summer Festival, Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant the blessing empowerment of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, and give teachings on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant the Dorje Shugden empowerment on Saturday July 25th and then give two days of Lamrim teachings. This will be followed by a two-day meditation retreat based on these teachings. This empowerment and teachings are open to everyone. Thursday July 30th is a free day giving an opportunity to explore the local Lake District countryside, or simply relax. Coach trips are arranged for verseas visitors, which include a short walk, a picnic lunch and a boat trip. Over the next three days, Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka Body Mandala and Vajrayogini. These will be followed by a two-day Tantric commentary and a three-day retreat. To attend these teachings and retreat it is necessary to have first received the empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini. Please see the Festival Website for more information. All You Need is Love in Fort Lauderdale A Day Course with Kadam Nick Gillespie It’s true: love is all you need! Love is the real protection from all our problems and difficulties and is an inexhaustible source of happiness. If we wish to be protected from painful and unhappy minds, free from insecurity and fear, and to deeply connect with others, then we must learn how to nurture and increase our love. Fortunately, as Buddha taught, we all have the potential to experience limitless love. During this day course we can touch this inner potential and give a marvelous gift to our loved ones and our world. We can give them our love. Cost Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 140 W Prospect Road, FL, 33309. Pre-register: http://www.meditationinfortlauderdale.org/day-courses Vajrapani Empowerment with Gen Kelsang Demo in Sarasota Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani Vajrapani is a manifestation of the spiritual power of all the Buddhas. He is a powerful ally who can help us gain the power to train our mind both in and out of meditation. In this special weekend event we’ll have the opportunity to receive the special blessing empowerment of this Buddha and then train in the practice of Buddha Vajrapani in a half day retreat. Cost Kadampa Meditation Center, 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234. To pre-register please call (941) 373-1600 or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org A More Balanced Life in Sarasota Freedom from the Eight Worldly Concerns It’s easy to develop an exaggerated concern for the comforts of this life such as possessions, respect, pleasure, a good reputation and praise. This causes us to feel overexcited when we have them and dejected or discouraged when we lose them. In this course we will learn how we can develop a stable and balanced approach to these things. Cost Kadampa Meditation Center Florida, 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234 Please call (941) 373-1600 to pre-register, or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org |