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The Friendly Letter and Initiation of Chenrezik Mahamudra

  • Dechen LA 220 Pier Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90405 United States (map)

The Friendly Letter by Nagarjuna

10.30am - 12.30pm

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practise the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom. To elucidate the text Lama Jampa will teach according to the detailed commentary The Telescope of Wisdom by Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

Initiation of Chenrezik Mahamudra*

2.30 - 4.30pm

This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Chenrezik, the embodiment of compassionate energy, and on mahamudra - the great seal - which is the true nature of mind. It is one of the most widespread meditation practices in Vajrayana Buddhism. This initiation is connected with the famous sadhana composed by the great Sakyapa master Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrup.

*Please note that in order to receive this initiation one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. If you would like to take refuge before the event please contact the local centre.

For full details please see the local website.