Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th Avenue Northwest Seattle
WA 98117
About the Event
Imagination is a powerful tool for visualizing desired outcomes. Imagining an assembly of Buddhas in what is called the Field of Merit gives us an opportunity to develop a unique relationship with these holy beings, bringing about extraordinary personal transformation. This practice is the basis of many Buddhist rituals for purifying negativity and accumulating positive energy, or merit. Come learn how to have meaningful and transformative experiences simply by developing the power of imagination.
This course, led by Gen Khedrub from Seattle and Gen Wangpo from Olympia, provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives on Buddha’s teachings and enjoy coming together with others in the Pacific Northwest community of Kadampas. Everyone is welcome to stay for the two-hour Offering to the Spiritual Guide practice that starts at 3:30pm.
About the Teachers
Gen Kelsang Khedrub, a Western Buddhist monk, is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington in Seattle. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s guidance for many years. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone. Through his kindness, humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.
Gen Kelsang Wangpo is the Resident Teacher at Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center in Olympia and Tacoma, and is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He presents Buddha’s teachings with warmth and clarity and is appreciated for his loving kindness and his inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner.
Cost
$35, includes a delicious vegetarian lunch ($20 for supporters of Kadampa Meditation Center WA and Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center).
Retreat Schedule
Session 1 – 9:00-10:15am
Session 2 – 11:00am-12:15pm
Lunch – 12:30-1:30pm
Session 3 – 1:45-3:00pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide – 3:30-5:30pm
