August 2009

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Painting Project – Help Requested

20 August, 2009 in Uncategorized by Robin

Painting Project.
We are painting the Centre in preparation for the visit of Kensur Losang Tenpa. The cost will be $3780 for the outside walls, the roof and some areas inside. Now is a good time. It will both help maintain the Centre long term and it is an auspicious period to accumulate merit being the time of a visiting great master. Any contributions to this project would be deeply appreciated. They can be deposited directly to the Centre’s bank account – ANZ -Trashi Gomang Trust – 01 0202 0139879 00 – put “paint” in the reference field, or just use the Donation box at the Centre with an envelope specifying the Painting Project, include your name and address for a receipt. Again, many thanks for any assistance with this.

Important Visit from Khensur Losang Tenpa

16 August, 2009 in Uncategorized by Trashi Gomang Buddhist Centre

Khensur Losang Tenpa will visit from October 14 to November 20

Khensur Losang Tenpa holds the highest position at Drepung Monastery as the Drepung Throne Holder. He acts as abbot for both colleges of Drepung and is renowned for his great qualities of both knowledge and kindness. He is a teacher of Geshe Dhonam, our resident teacher.
The teachings will run over each weekend, beginning Oct 16.

    Public Teachings

– No reservations required, donations gratefully accepted.

Lines of Experience – a text by Je Tsong Khapa outlining the essence of the path.
October 16 (Friday night) 7.30 – 9 p.m
October 17 (Saturday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m, break, 2 – 4 p.m
October 18 (Sunday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m

Heart Sutra
October 24 (Saturday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m, break, 2 – 4 pm
October 25 (Sunday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m

Gaden Lha Gyema – the Guru Yoga of Je Rinpoche (I think this is related to: http://www.lamacaroline.org/100deities.htm)
October 26 (Monday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m.

    October 29 – Nov. 1 – Teachings in Wellington

    Initiations

– All these initiations require Refuge and the taking of the Bodhisattva vows.

Green Tara
November 6 (Friday) 7.30 p.m until finished.

Chenrezig – The Buddha of Compassion.
November 7 (Saturday) 2 p.m until finished.

Amitayus – Long life Initiation
November 8 (Sunday) 2 p.m until finished.

Yamantaka initiation – Yamantaka initiation involves the taking the Tantric Vows and the recitation of two daily practices. Please talk to an ordained member of the Sanga prior to committing to this serious undertaking.
November 14 – 15 (Saturday and Sunday) 2 p.m until finished. As this is the last teaching there will be a tsog after the Sunday session.