Special Program Announcement PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES AND TIMES
His Eminence Dungsei Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
August 22 – 23, 2009
We are delighted to announce that His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche—Senior Sakya Lineage holder, the elder son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin and a member of Tibet’s noble Khon family who founded the Sakya Order in the eleventh and twelfth centuries—is making a rare teaching visit to Los Angeles at the invitation of Tsechen Chokhor Ling.
WELCOMING & DHARMA TEACHING
Saturday, August 22, 2009 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Public talk: Transforming Obstacles into Success
H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche will explain the Buddhist approach to dealing with obstacles in life and ultimately transforming them into the seeds of great success. This is an especially relevant teaching in these challenging economic times. Public talk will be preceded by a welcoming ceremony for H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche. (Donations welcome)Download registration form (PDF)
BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI INITIATION AND MANJUSHRI TRANSMISSION
Sunday, August 23, 2009 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Buddha Shakyamuni is the historical Buddha who appeared in this world 2,500 years ago. Receiving Buddha Shakyamuni’s blessing and performing his practice is one of the best methods of accumulating merit and purifying negative karma. Manjushri is the embodiment of all the Buddhas’ transcendent wisdom and is known as the Father of All the Buddhas. Reciting Manjushri’s mantra and homage brings the blessings of increased intelligence and the ultimate result of perfect primordial wisdom. H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche’s family lineage has a very special connection to Manjushri. (Tuition: $25)Download registration form (PDF)
VAJRAPANI EMPOWERMENT INITIATION & TEACHING
Sunday, August 23, 2009 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Vajrapani is the special practice for clearing away obstacles to success in one’s spiritual practice. Receiving this initiation brings the blessings of Vajrapani and prepares one to undertake this profound practice. (Tuition: $25)Download registration form (PDF)
