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The Friendly Letter and Initiation of Manjusri Arapatsana

  • 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.

Initation of Manjusri Arapatsana*

2:30- 4:30pm

The initiation of Manjushri Arapatsana, the embodiment of enlightened wisdom. Meditation on this deity is an especially effective way of acquiring a profound understanding of the teaching.

*Please note that in order to attend this teaching 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 centre.