Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat
Saturday, June 29th
10am - 3:30pm
with Kelsang Tharden
$25 | Member benefits apply
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Guru yoga is an especially powerful method for receiving the blessings of the Buddhas and increasing our merit. By following the Sutra path alone it would take a thousand aeons to accumulate the vast amount of merit needed to attain Buddhahood, but, as Sakya Pandita observed, by wholeheartedly practicing Guru yoga we can accumulate the same amount of merit in the brief span of one human life.
If we understand the role of imagination, born from an understanding of karma and intention, we can create the self and world we wish to experience through engaging in the practice of mandala offerings.
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Schedule:
Session 1: 10:00 - 11:15am
Session 2: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Break: 1:00 - 2:15pm
Session 3: 2:15 - 3:30pm
ABOUT the teachers
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Kelsang Tharden is a Kadampa Buddhist monk with over eight years of study and practice. Kelsang Tharden's understanding of Dharma and his practical approach make him a good teacher and role model for those seeking to integrate Buddhism into their daily lives. He is known for his calm and compassionate demeanor, and his ability to guide students with patience and wisdom.
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