Date/Time
Sunday 3 December 10am – 4.30pm
Venue
Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 24 Rugby St, Merivale, Christchurch
There is plenty of parking on the street but please do not park on the neighbours driveways.
About the Empowerment
When we have a loving mind and a kind heart our whole experience of the world improves. Others also sense our love and respond to it. In this way, love has the power to transform our world.
During this special event, our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Luma will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya. Buddha Maitreya is the embodiment of the loving kindness of all the Buddhas. The empowerment itself is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a special connection with this Buddha.
In the commentary we will learn the special brief practice of Buddha Maitreya, in which, through identifying strongly with this Buddha’s qualities, we create a world of loving-kindness by starting with ourselves.
Who is the Empowerment for?
The Empowerment is suitable for everyone including beginners! You don’t need to be a Buddhist to attend or benefit. It is especially suitable for those who have been attending the Centre regularly and wish to go a little deeper and to discover more about the tantric aspects of Buddhism, where we use the power of our imagination and deeper levels of mind to accomplish powerful inner transformation.
What will happen at the Empowerment?
An empowerment, takes the form of a series of guided meditations which bestow upon us special blessings that heal our mind and awaken our potential to become pure enlightened beings. The teacher guiding the empowerment will have engaged in a week of silent retreat to prepare for guiding the meditations. Empowerments are also special opportunities to meet with other spiritual practitioners.
Are there any commitments I should know about?
Everything will be clearly explained during the empowerment, and there is no requirement to take any commitments. It is possible to take the empowerment simply with a good motivation to benefit ourself and be of benefit to others.
Cost
Cost: $65 – includes lunch and afternoon tea.
Booking is essential, so please book online now, or contact the Centre to book your place.
Timetable
9.45 – 10.00am: Registration & morning tea
10.00 – 12.00pm: Empowerment
12.00 – 1.30pm: Lunch break
1.30 – 3.00pm: Teaching
3.00 – 3.30pm Afternoon tea
3.30 – 4.30pm: Teaching
What to expect at a class
This is a special Buddhist ceremony, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend.
There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion.