by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing
KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING
917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405
(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow)
To minimize the Center’s impact on our neighborhood, please park
on West Amazon and walk up hill to KDC.
Saturday, August 5th 2023 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 6th 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted.
MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENT
Saturday, August 5th, 2:00 p.m. (arrival 1:45 p.m.)
$30 general ($25 KDC members)
It is also customary to make a donation to the empowering Lama.
Receiving this Empowerment of the Six-Armed Dharma Protector (Gonpo Chakdrukpa) authorizes one to do the Mahakala practice, which is part of the regular KDC schedule. Mahakala is essential for those who practice Vajrayana Buddhism because it pacifies obstacles that arise on the path and interfere with keeping Vajrayana commitments. This Empowerment is rarely bestowed in the West. Since it is not known when this Empowerment will be given again, you are encouraged to participate at this time.
The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered by Lama-la prior to the Empowerment.
MAHAKALA TEACHING AND PRACTICE
Sunday, August 6th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (arrival 8:45 a.m.)
$35 general ($30 KDC members)
Pecha (Practice Text) $15
The practice of Mahakala is important for those who practice Vajrayana Buddhism because it pacifies obstacles that arise on the path and interfere with keeping Vajrayana commitments. It is said that instructions on the Mahakala practice must be given by an authentic and qualified Vajra Master. This is a rare opportunity to receive these teachings on a practice that is essential for those committed to Vajrayana Buddhism. Participants must have received the Mahakala Empowerment.
Please note: You are welcome to bring a lunch and stay during the mid-day break.
To print out a PDF flier of this event, please click here.
For information, please call (541)485-3961 or (541) 683-1808 between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
A gentle reminder:
As a courtesy to others, if you or anyone in your household is ill and could be contagious, please plan to join us for an event in the future when you are well.
KDC Shrine Room is a fragrance-free zone.
Thank you for your cooperation.