This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Two-Day Fasting Retreat
April 15th is Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. Every year we celebrate this event with the traditional two day fasting purification practice known as Nyungnay, using the practice, Drop of Essential Nectar. During this practice we emphasize compassion, the very heart of enlightenment, by engaging in prostrations to 1,000 armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
This practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.
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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2024
Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
July 26 – August 10
with Gen-la Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
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Meditation, Buddha Nature, and the Spiritual Path
Saturday, September 7
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten
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Transforming Anger and Hurt into Spiritual Power
A Monday/Tuesday General Program Series
Starts September 9 & 10
with Kadam Morten
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Learn the Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation
Saturday, September 21
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tim Cockey