Special Courses
The Wealth of Contentment
With Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9AM to 1PM
In our search for happiness, we use our time and energy seeking so many different things. We may change our job, our partner, our home, our situation, but we will never know real satisfaction until we change our restless, discontented mind.
The mind of desirous attachment is the main cause of our discontent, relationship difficulties and craving. On this day course we will learn practical methods and Buddhist meditations that enable us to let go of attachment and find peace in our circumstances. When our mind is free from distraction and craving we are able to enjoy its natural stillness and live in the present moment. Life doesn’t always go according to plan but through the practice of contentment we can learn to keep a happy mind in all situations.
Always be content. If you practice contentment, then even if you have no wealth, you are rich. --Protector Nagarjuna
Cost: $30
Downloadable file(s):
Opening the Wisdom Eye
The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri
With Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Sunday March 18, 2012 (optional retreat)
Everyone needs to improve their wisdom. Wisdom is a virtuous intelligent mind that functions to understand meaningful objects. Worldly intelligence is deceptive but wisdom will never deceive us. It is our inner Spiritual Guide, our divine eye.
Gen Rinzin will grant empowerment and teachings on Buddha Manjushri and show how through this practice we can gradually become liberated from self-grasping ignorance, the cause of all our unhappiness, problems and suffering, and find deep everlasting peace and happiness.
What is an empowerment?
The empowerment of Buddha Manjushri is an opportunity to receive special blessings and inspiration from the Wisdom Buddha that awaken our potential to become enlightened. Wisdom means virtuous intelligence, and it is very important for our spiritual life. With wisdom, our mind is always balanced and comfortable. In particular, the wisdom that realizes the ultimate truth of reality leads us to enlightenment.
Cost: Saturday $65 (vegetarian lunch provided both days)
Saturday and Sunday $85
Schedule:
| 10am | Registration & Coffee |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Empowerment |
| 12:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 2:00 | Commentary |
| 3:30 | Refreshments |
| 4-5pm | Meditation |
| 1:30pm | Session 1 |
|---|---|
| 3:00pm | Refreshments |
| 3:30pm | Session 2 |
| 5:00pm | Vegetarian Supper (provided) |
| 6:30-8pm | Session 3 |
Keeping Our Cool
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Anger is one of the most common and destructive emotions; it harms us and disturbs everyone around us. Perhaps we think we don't have an anger problem. But what about irritation, frustration, stress, annoyance, moodiness? We should not allow these bad habits of mind to rob us of our peace of mind and happy life. Learn from Buddha's practical advice how we can choose to overcome anger in any situation. Be kind to yourself and others learn to stop your anger in its many forms.
Cost: $30
The Power of Blessings Daycourse
With Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Saturday, May 26, 2012
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This powerful source of happiness doesn't have to be hard to connect with. Increase your good fortune and sail through life with joy.
Cost: $30
