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Commentary on the Mahamudra Aspiration Prayer (Part 3) and Initiation of Vajrakilaya


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Situ Dharmakara's  Commentary on the Mahamudra Aspiration Prayer

Saturday 9 December 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm

Situ Dharmakara's  celebrated work is a guide to the Aspiration Prayer composed by the 3rd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje. In elucidating the prayer, the commentary provides an extraordinarily profound explanation of Mahamudra meditation and a defence of the special precepts preserved in the Kagyu tradition.

Dechen International Conference

Sunday 10 December 10:30am - 12:30pm

Lama Jampa will preside over the closing session of this year’s Dechen International conference. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about Dechen centres activities and aspirations for the year ahead.

Initiation of Vajrakilaya

Sunday 10 December 2:30 - 4:30pm

Vajrakilaya embodies the indestructible compassion of enlightened mind which transcends all negative emotions. This initiation is from the terma lineage of Chogyur Lingpa.

Earlier Event: November 27
Intention and Motivation in Buddhist Practice
Later Event: January 13
Discriminating the Three Vows and Initiation of Chenrezik Mahamudra