Union of The Great Seal and the Great Perfection

10:30am - 1:00pm

The Union of The Great Seal and the Great Perfection is a major teaching in the form of  a series of eight songs composed by Karma Chakme. Characterised by its directness and clarity it is one of the most famous set of meditation instructions in the Kagyu tradition.

In his text Karma Chakme guides us through the common and uncommon preliminary practices of Vajrayana and then by focussing on the meditation of Chenrezik he teaches the methods of deity yoga. This is followed by an introduction to the combined practice of the Great Seal (Mahamudra) and the Great Perfection (Dzok Chen).

Initiation of Chenrezik*

2:30 - 4:30pm

Chenrezik is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supreme embodiment of compassion.

*Note that in order to receive the initiation one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge.