Buddha Je Tsongkhapa is regarded as the manifestation of Buddha’s compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power. By receiving the powerful blessings of Je Tsongkhapa through this empowerment, we will place indestructible potentials on our mind that will gradually result in our own experience of these qualities.
We all have the capacity to become an enlightened person and empowerments are a type of spiritual technology that allow this to come into being.
This event also includes practical teachings on how to engage in Heart Jewel, the daily meditation practice of Kadampa Buddhism. By learning and regularly practicing the Heart Jewel chanted meditations, our realizations of compassion, wisdom and spiritual power will swiftly increase and we will make a very close connection with our Spiritual Guide.
This event is suitable for everyone.
Cost: $65 for whole weekend ($60 for early registration by May 11th, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
$55 for Saturday only ($50 for early registration by May 11th, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
Free for Benefactor Level Members.
Includes Saturday lunch.
Schedule:
Saturday
Empowerment: 10am - 12pm (note: please arrive by 9:45am)
Group Picture: 12-12:15pm
Lunch will be served
Commentary: 2-3:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog offerings: 4:00-5:15pm
Sunday
Retreat Session 1: 1:30 - 2:45pm
Retreat Session 2: 3:15pm -4:45pm, including Q&A time
About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chogden
Gen Kelsang Chogden is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.
Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
She is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.