PHEL ~ PROGRAM
A Special Request
We would like to advise anyone wishing to enroll for either a reading, special lessons or a retreat, to be present on the previous evening at 18:45, in order to be able to take advantage of the opportunity of joining in with the Chenrezig Puja that evening and the Tara Puja the following morning at 7:45. This will help you prepare for the profound teachings Rinpoche will be giving us, so that you may increase the possibility of gaining insight into the deeper layers of their significance. In order for the necessary preparations to be made in time, we would appreciate you letting us know in advance if you wish to be present for readings, lessons, retreats or Nyung Né.
Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of November 2009
Powa Retreat
Powa Retreat
Powa is the meditation practice which can directly transfer one's consciousness to Dewachen, the Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha. Since we do not know how or when we are likely to die, it is important for us to make preparations for this event, by practising the Powa so that we can liberate ourselves at the critical moment of our death.
Click here to enroll for this retreat.
It begins at 10:30 a.m
Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- )
We are continuously being born in the six kingdoms of Samsara, where we we must undergo old age, illness and death.By practising the Noble Dharma, we may achieve Liberation from this cycle of suffering.
Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday morning November 10th,
Nyung Né
Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig
Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Lha Bab Düchen. This day marks Buddha Sakyamuni's return from the world of the Gods. As his mother had been born into Indra's Kingdom of the Gods, Buddha Sakyamuni gave teachings there for three months, not only in order to free her, but also for the welfare of the Gods.On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 100.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email.
Considering that it will be an early start on Sunday, it would be advisable to come on Saturday evening.
Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person.
As a complement to our ordinary practice, Lama Gawang recommends this additional, simple way of working on the numerous and tenacious mental obscurations that may still need to be purified.
Monday the 26th of October 2009
Friday the 27th of November 2009
Washing or bathing during the day will not only please the earth-gods and spirits, but will also eliminate
negative intentions and remove 20 mental obscurations.
Saturday the 9th January 2010
Washing oneself will enable you to do with less sleep, increase your intelligence, sharpen your comprehensive
powers, and remove 8 mental obscurations connected with desire.
Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th February 2010
Washing just after sunrise will help to purify 900009000 mental obscurations.SALUTATIONS TO MANJUSHRI
One year's special dates for merit accumulation.
June 7th Enlightenment and Paranirvana of the Buddha
July 25th The first turning of the Dharma wheel
Aug. 15th Sacrificial festival of the conception of the Buddha
Nov. 9th Buddha's descent from heaven
These are the auspicious days of the Buddha
Monthly Dharma days (according to the Tibetan, moon based, calendar)
8th day for Sangye Menla (Medicine Buddha), and Tara the Saviouress
10th day for Guru Rinpoche
15th day for Buddha Shakyamuni
25th day for Dorje Pagmo
30th day for Buddha Amithaba
These are all powerful days to accumulate and dedicate merit for the sake of all sentient beings to become Buddha.
Regular Ceremonies
under supervision of
Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche
under supervision of
Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche
On a daily basis Gawang Rinpoche performs the Tara and Mahakala ceremonies.
In the morning at about 07:45 hours, the daily Tara puja starts. The Bodhisattva Tara is the protector of life and comes in different appearances symbolizing the various aspects of her activity on earth. The mornings are considered as in the sign of Tara and is seen as a favorable span of time for constructive activities.
In the early evening at about 17:00h the regular Mahakala puja takes place. Mahakala is a representation of the original Buddha nature in the role of protector of the Dharma. Like in all Kagyu monasteries, once a month a special long Mahakala puja is performed lasting the whole day (with breaks). The long Mahakala pujas take place on the day before new moon (i.e. no moon). Please see the moon calendar for more details about the timing of events and then click on agenda to see the above program in concise form and easy printing in diary format.
Following the regular Mahakala puja, at about 19:00 hours, the Chenrezig puja is performed under supervision of a senior sangha member. Chenrezig is the Lord of Compassion - a Bodhisattva who is also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit.
Furthermore, on special request, Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche performs the Dewachen (Pure Land) Powa (spiritual transmission) and Bardo sadhanas to guide the deceased towards Buddha Amithaba's heaven. After such a puja in Hantum, the names of the deceased will be transmitted to the other Kagyu monasteries where additional prayer services will take place for the deceased mentioning their names.
Above course fees are per adult (children half price) and are collected for donation to teachers and their monasteries or institutes.
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October 25th, 2009
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