October 2009

Update: In addition to English translation, a Chinese translator will be translating at the following programme during the visit of Khensur Lobsang Tenpa Rinpoche

Khensur Losang Tenpa is currently in New Zealand until November the 20th, 2009.

Khensur Losang Tenpa holds the highest position at Drepung Monastery as the Drepung Throne Holder. He is responsible 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.

There will be a picnic with Khensur Rinpoche, Geshe Lhawang and Geshe Dhonam on Sunday 25 Oct, 1 p.m. at Trashi Gomang Buddhist Centre.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with any of our teachers, please refer to the schedule at the centre so everyone stays on the same page.

Finances Update:
Geshela’s Capital Support.
$400 was donated from students this year and our sponsor has matched this so $800 has gone to Geshela’s capital fund. Our sponsor will continue to match funds donated every six months so please make the most of a most generous offer.
Mortgage.
Our mortgage comes up for review in January 2010. If we can pay off further principle, it will decrease the running costs of the centre and make it more financially stable. If you would like to help with this please mark donations specifically for the mortgage or donate to the centre account noted as for the mortgage.
Additional Support Request.
While we have sponsors making the visit of Khensur Lobsang Tenpa and Geshe Lhawang possible, the Centre has kept rooms free in order to be able to offer accommodation to our guests. This will run into December with the visit of Khensur Tegchog and attendant. This means the rental which supports the centre monthly is lower than usual, so please help us cover all our costs and mortgage over these months to the end of the year.
Thank you for all your help.