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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
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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.