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The Garland of Jewels and Initiation of Gonkar

  • Dechen Bristol (Sakya Buddhist Centre), UK Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze Bristol, BS9 4BT UK (map)

10:30am - 12:30pm

The Garland of Jewels by Chogyal Phakpa

This celebrated text by Chogyal Phagpa was composed as a manual of instructions for the 13th century Mongol Prince Gibek Timur. In 204 verses it covers the entire Buddhist path, from the level of a beginner to that of full enlightenment. The first part of the teaching provides guidance for a good life; the second one outlines the path for liberation and the final major section  - the distinctive features of the Mahayana path. The text is beautifully written which makes it especially accessible.

2:30 - 4:30pm

Initiation* of White Mahakala or Gönkar

White Mahakala or Gönkar the ‘Great White Lord’ is a powerful protector of those practicing the Vajrayana. This practice is also efficacious in bringing about prosperity for the furtherance of the holy dharma.

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*Please note that in order to attend this teaching on must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. If you would like to do this before the event please contact the centre.