Program
PUBLIC TALK Freedom from Sorrow – Transforming the Heart
Friday, March 7, 8pm – 9:30pm
Although our society enjoys many comforts and material wealth, we still experience stress, worry, and pain in our hearts and our relationships. Peaceful, happy moments are infrequent and fleeting, and our lives seem increasingly complicated and full of difficulties. In this talk, we will learn how Buddha's teachings show us practically how to transform whatever challenges come our way into a path of increasing inner freedom and peace, and how we can become a beneficial influence to everyone we meet.
BLESSING EMPOWERMENT Swift Path to Limitless Joy
Saturday, March 8, 9am – 9pm
During the Celebration, Gen-la Dekyong will grant the beautiful blessing empowerment of the great spiritual mother, Arya Tara, and explain how we can come under her loving care. Tara is known as 'the Swift One, the Rescuer.' Her blessings can protect us from conflicts, misfortune and other dangers, and by drawing close to her we can develop special quick wisdom and improve our love and compassion. In this way, we can solve our daily problems, live a life of meaning, and come ultimately to realize our full spiritual potential for limitless joy!
TEACHING with PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE The Joyful Path
Sunday, March 9, 11am - 1pm
Kadampa Buddhist prayers and meditations guide us to develop stillness and peace within our own hearts, and show us how to carry this experience into our everyday lives. We can learn how to face every situation that appears for us with a light and happy mind – the best way to address challenging situations and to help others. Following Buddha's timeless advice, we can make progress on a journey towards lasting happiness for ourselves and others. In this way we can create a peaceful world for all to enjoy.
"By training in meditation we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the circumstances." - Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso