The Jewel Ornament of Liberation

Saturday 10 December, 10:30am - 1:00pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm

Sunday 11 December, 10:30am - 1:00pm

The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa is the key manual of study and practice in the Kagyu tradition. It gives a complete explanation of the Buddhist path from its starting point to the achievement of enlightenment, and is relevant to anyone who has a serious interest in Buddhism. Buddha nature, precious human life, impermanence, karma, suffering, loving kindness, compassion and the six perfections are among the topics covered in the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. Gampopa (1074 - 1153CE)  was the principal student of the great yogin Milarepa and is one of the most highly revered Tibetan Buddhist masters.

Initiation of Yellow Dzambala*

Sunday 11 December, 2:30 - 4:30pm

This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Yellow Dzambala. Dzambala is one of the most important Vajrayana deities associated with the increase of prosperity and positive conditions for spiritual practice.

*Please note that in order to attend the afternoon’s teaching you need to have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. Please contact the centre if you wish to take refuge before the initiation.

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