The Jewel Ornament of Liberation

Saturday 9 July, 10:30am - 1:00pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm

Sunday 10 July, 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 Sanjay Menla*

Sunday 10 July, 2:30 - 4:30pm

Medicine Buddha, the buddha of healing, is one of the beloved deities of Buddhism. His practice heals the suffering of the disease whose root cause is greed, hatred and delusion. It is said that to just hear his name will clear away obscurations and can overcome mental, physical and spiritual sickness.

*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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