Dear Friends in The Dharma,
A Wonderful Announcement!
We are greatly honoured that His Holiness Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche has accepted to come to our centre in Napier, New Zealand (29.03.-31.03.2019)
to bestow two precious empowerments and to give us the teachings detailed below.
His Holiness the 42nd Kyabgon Gongma Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, is the eldest son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin (the 41st Sakya Trizin). He is considered one of the most highly qualified lineage masters of Tibetan Buddhism. Renowned for his erudition and the clarity of his teachings, His Holiness is the 42nd Sakya Trizin of the prestigious Khön family, whose successive generations have provided an unbroken lineage of outstanding masters since 1073 CE.
Programme
4.00pm Welcome Ceremony followed by 16 Arhat Puja.
Friday, 29.03.2019, 5:30 pm: Healing Medicine Buddha Empowerment.
The Medicine or Bhaiṣajyaguru is the Buddha of Healing and Medicine. He is described as a doctor who cures suffering (dukkha) using the medicine of his teachings. He protects living beings from physical and mental sickness and other dangers and obstacles and helps them to eradicate the three poisons – attachment, hatred, and ignorance – which are the source of all sickness and danger.
Saturday, 30.03.2019, 9am- 6pm: Teaching on The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels by Atiśa Dīpaṃkara.
Session 1: 9.00 am – 10.15am Session 2: 10.45am –12.00pm
Session 3: 2.00pm – 3.15pm Session 4: 3.45pm - 5.00pm
“Easy to explain, but very difficult to realize”
A central pillar in the ancient lineage of Tibetan Buddhist mind training (lo jong), this scripture is attributed to the Indian Buddhist master Atisha (982-1054 C.E.). For one thousand years, serious meditators have contemplated and actualized the teachings offered in this short but penetrating text. We invite you to continue the tradition. It is meant for deep reflection and daily analysis over many years. Only in this way can its true benefit be experience and realized.
“Training the Mind, Healing the Heart”
6pm: Green Tara Empowerment
The Green Tara embodies the Active Compassion of all Buddhas. With Her great speed She protects against fears, external dangers, internal obstacles, increases wisdom and fulfils wishes.
Sunday, 31.03.2019: Teaching on The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels by Atiśa Dīpaṃkara cont.
Session 1: 9.00am – 10.15am, Session 2: 10.45am– 12.00pm
We are very fortunate that His Holiness has agreed to give teachings and to transmit these important empowerments to us and we encourage all who can to take advantage of this great opportunity to deepen their Dharma practice and study!
Participation Fee:
Participation in all events: NZ$300, Concession ticket NZ$ 180*
Medicine Buddha Empowerment: NZ$80, Concession ticket NZ$60*
Green Tara Empowerment: NZ$80, Concession ticket NZ$60*,
Teaching on The Bodhisattva’s Garland of Jewels by Atiśa Dīpaṃkara
Day1: NZ$90, Concession ticket NZ$60*
Day2: NZ$50, Concession ticket NZ$30*
Sangha (monks and nuns) are invited to attend free of charge
* Concession Tickets for students and persons on benefits.
Payment: Bank transfer into the Phuntsok Choeling Bank Account 38-9005-0618097-00 or send money visa your PayPal account. Please reference with your Name and HHST
Registration is essential. Closing Date for registration is the 25th March 2019. Registration prior to the 01.03.2019 apply a 10% discount. Opportunities to sponsor aspects of this auspicious event are still available. Contact:
For all events please register via email: phuntsok.choeling@gmail.com .
Venue: Century Theatre in The Museum, Theatre and Gallery (MTG Hawke’s Bay) is in the town centre of Napier on the corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Streets.
The Theatre entrance is on Herschell Street, opposite Phuntsok Choeling Buddhist Centre.
All-Day Parking is available nearby in the Byron Street NCC Carpark for $6 a day
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