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Mar 20-Mar 21: Medicine Buddha Empowerment in Fort Myers Medicine Buddha Empowerment in Fort Myers Heal the Body and Mind
Sunday Cost Shelter from the Storm in Orlando Refuge Ceremony and Teachings on Buddhist Refuge When we find Refuge we discover a life that is free from fear. By going for refuge in Buddha as the Spiritual Guide, in his Dharma which has the power to free our mind from all distress, 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 commitment to the path they have chosen. The day will include a delicious vegetarian lunch. Cost Register on-line at www.MeditationInOrlando.org/refuge.php or call 407 896-3998 In the Shelter of the Three Jewels in Orlando Retreat on Buddhist Refuge Going for refuge means finding protection from our problems by developing special Dharma realizations with the help of Buddha's blessings and encouragement from our Sangha friends. On this retreat we have a perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge. When we practice refuge we are entering the Buddhist path to liberation and enlightenment. Cost Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center 813 Montana St Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 896-3998 No need to pre-register. For session details go to www.MeditationInOrlando.org/refuge_retreat.php Seeing Beyond Suffering Empowerment Weekend in Safety Harbor Empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Manjushri Wisdom is like eyes that help us see the solutions to all our problems. It is like a teacher that is always with us. It is like a protector that prevents us from making wrong decisions in life. Buddha Manjushri is the embodiment of great wisdom. In this empowerment, we will hear profound teachings, make a special connection with Buddha Manjushri, and receive a powerful blessing to help awaken our inner wisdom. Through connecting with our inner wisdom, our mind becomes balanced, we fnd inner peace and become a better person for the beneft of ourself and society. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of previous experience. Cost Healing Meditations in Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville) A Meditation Day Course at Maitreya Center Focusing the power of meditation to heal mental and physical pain for ourselves and others. Everyone welcome, including caregivers and health care providers. Cost Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr Atlantic Beach FL 32233 Please register online at www.MeditationInJacksonville.org or 904.222.8531 Compassion Buddha Fasting and Purification Retreat This special fasting and purification retreat is performed in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. It is very powerful for pacifying our unpeaceful suffering minds such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love and compassion. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience necessary. Please note this practice includes making prostrations - a mental exercise in which we develop faith and respect for enlightened beings. For those who wish to express this mental prostration with a half or full-length physical prostration, comfortable clothing is recommended. Note: If you wish to participate in any of the retreat sessions, you must take Precepts at 7 AM to participate in any of the retreat sessions. Cost Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center 813 Montana Street Orlando FL 32803 (407) 896-3998 No need to pre-register. You MUST be there for the 7:00am Precepts. Living a Devotional Life in Orlando A Buddhist Day Course at Vajrapani Center This day course will teach traditionl methods to set up a shrine, make offerings and requests, and then receive a continuous flow of inspiration into your heart each and every moment of your day. Ricc will give teachings on Heart Jewel - a daily practice that makes you feel very close to the enlightened beings as personal friends and protectors; always with you and always ready to help. Cost Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center 813 Montana St Orlando FL 32803 (407) 896-3998 Register on-line at www.MeditationinOrlando.org |
Everyone knows someone who is ill, and yet rarely does one know how to help. When we become sick it is like a soaring bird shot from the sky and falling; suddenly we feel powerless. With the blessings and practice of Medicine Buddha we don’t need to feel helpless anymore.