Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center 254 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 * (510)-527-7363 * www.ewamchoden.org Under the direction of Venerable Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche
Compassion, Wisdom, and Power with THREE GREAT BODHISATTVAS Foundation and Meditation Empowerments
• Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche is graciously giving a series of three empowerments that enable you to do the meditation practices of Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, and Vajrapani.
• Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche considers these to be a foundation for the great profound empowerments of the 13 Golden Dharmas, which he plans to bestow this fall.
• These three bodhisattvas are the manifestations of Buddha's three main enlightened qualities.
Orange Manjushri
Sunday April 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM.
Manjushri, with his sword of transcendent wisdom, cuts through ignorance and duality. Through his practice, you develop the knowledge and wisdom that understands the dharma and how to best benefit all beings.
(Please turn over for more....) Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center 254 Cambridge Ave, Kensington, CA 94708 * (510)-527-7363 * www.ewamchoden.org Under the direction of Venerable Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche Avalokiteshvara Sunday May 23, 2010 1:00 PM. Avalokiteshvara is the embodiment of enlightened compassion. Through his practice, you develop the right motivation for all Buddhist practice: seeking enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. Vajrapani Sunday June 27, 2010 1:00 PM. Vajrapani, the holder of the Vajra Scepter, protects the Dharma, penetrates delusion, and accomplishes all things with his enlightened power. Through his practice, you develop the ability to subdue obstacles to your practice and the goal of enlightenment.
• PLEASE ARRIVE BY 12:30 to register.
• If you wish to take refuge with Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche before an empowerment, please contact him in advance.
• The suggested fee for each empowerment is $30.00 and helps fund the center's charities and activities.
• The Dana (donation) to Rinpoche is separate and should be offered at the end of the ceremony.
• Thangkas or statues may be brought for blessings.