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Kadampa Meditation Centre San Francisco
Refuge Retreat
Requirement: Open to the public
Date: 21 – 22 February 2015
We can be protected from suffering and problems by seeking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; by applying effort to receiving Buddha’s blessings, putting Dharma into practice and to receiving help from Sangha. Through this reliance we can find true refuge within ourselves by developing love, compassion and wisdom.
Through continually receiving Buddha’s blessings we can maintain a peaceful mind all the time. Dharma is the actual protection and Sangha are the spiritual friends who guide us to correct spiritual paths. By seeking refuge through these three precious jewels, we can fulfil our own wishes as well as the wishes of all living beings.
For more information, visit http://meditationinsanfrancisco.org/retreats/retreats-at-kmc-san-francisco
EUROPE
Albagnano Healing Meditation Centre
Initation and Practice of Usnisha Vijaya
Requirement: Call to find out more
Date: 7 – 8 February 2015
Ushnishavijaya (Tsug tor nam par gyal ma in Tibetan or Namgyalma in its commonly used form) is a special emanation of Supreme Healer Vairochana and is one of the three main long life deities of the Ganden Nyingyu tradition, the other two being White Tara and Amitayus.
Ushnishavijaya is also considered an emanation of Prajnaparamita, the Perfection of Wisdom and Mother of All the Buddhas.
For more information, visit http://ahmc.ngalso.net/events/initation-and-practice-of-usnisha-vijaya-2/?lang=en
Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre
Learn to Meditate Weekend Retreat
Requirement: Open to the public
Date: 13 – 15 February 2015
These learn to meditate weekend retreats are ideal if you are seeking relaxation and gentle guidance to help you cultivate a spacious and balanced mind through meditation. These fun weekends give step by step instructions for those wishing to learn how to meditate.
Suitable for beginners and also for those wanting to refresh their meditation practice, these meditation weekends are a great way to learn basic meditation techniques, and to improve and deepen our experience of meditation and inner peace in the relaxing environment of Madhyamaka KMC.
For more information, visit http://www.madhyamaka.org/weekend-breaks/learn-to-meditate-weekends/
Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre
Amitayus Retreat
Requirement: For practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments
Date: 14 – 15 February 2015
Amitayus is the Buddha of long life, merit and wisdom. By engaging in Amitayus practice we can develop these qualities, which are essential for our spiritual development, and eventually attain the supreme happiness of enlightenment.
Everyone is welcome to attend but as Amitayus practice is a Buddhist Tantric ritual some previous understanding would be helpful to make the most of the sessions.
For more information, visit http://www.tarakmc.org/category/retreats-events/weekend-events/
Albagnano Healing Meditation Centre
Guru Puja Commentary
Requirement: Call to find out more
Date: 21 – 22 February 2015
The Guru Puja is a practice for Buddhist followers, a compendium of teachings of the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions that show how to integrate Lam Rim, Lojong and Mahamudra practices and help us to meditate on the three principal Yidams of the Gelugpa School.
For more information, visit http://ahmc.ngalso.net/events/guru-puja-commentary-i%C2%B0-week-end/?lang=en
Gyaltsabje Kadampa Buddhist Centre
The Blessing Empowerment of White Tara
Requirement: For practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments
Date: 27 February – 1 March 2015
White Tara is a female enlightened being whose function is to bestow long life, wisdom and good fortune.
Gen-la Kunsang will be granting the empowerment, an empowerment is a special blssing ceremony to make a close connection with an enlightened Buddha and develop their good qualities. It consists of meditations, guided visualizations, and prayers, followed by teachings to explain the practice
For more information, visit www.meditateinsheffield.org.uk
ASIA
Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong
Amitayus Retreat
Requirement: For practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments
Date: 27 February – 1 March 2015
Amitayus is the Buddha that embodies wisdom, good fortune and the power to remove obstacles to enjoying a long life. By receiving the blessings of Buddha Amitayus through receiving his empowerment, and by engaging in Amitayus practice, we will achieve these attainments ourself and ultimately reach the supreme state of enlightenment. We can also use this practice to help remove obstacles endangering the lives of others, especially our close friends and family.
During this weekend, Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the Buddha Amitayus empowerment and give a commentary to The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus.