The Wisdom Age Newsletter of Drogmi Buddhist Institute A Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the Sakya Tradition Issue 46 April 2019 Dear Friends, We hope you are enjoying the new format of The Wisdom Age, making it easier to read on all of our different devices. With the extraordinary event of His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche gracing Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre in just over two weeks, Khenpo la encourages all not to miss this extremely rare and precious three days of empowerments and teachings of White Tara. More details below. Yours in the dharma UPCOMING COURSES & EVENTS WHITE TARA RETREAT AND EMPOWERMENTS WITH HIS HOLINESS THE 42ND SAKYA TRIZIN His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin has generously accepted the invitation of Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe and the Drogmi Buddhist Institute Committee to hold a White Tara Retreat and bestow the King Tradition Avalokiteshvara empowerment, Six Dome White Tara empowerment and Vajrakilaya Torma empowerment. All three empowerments offered are common to all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. White Tara is a very important deity for longevity and good health. This is a great opportunity to attend this White Tara Retreat lead by such a blessed and historical figure. It is important to note this is the first time the major empowerment King Tradition Avalokiteshvara will be given in Australia. Read More BUDDHIST TALKS APRIL 2019 Bega: Friday 12 April “Facing Difficulty with Optimism” Merimbula: Saturday 13 April “How to Give with a Warm Heart” We all face difficulties of one kind or another in our lives. The challenge is how to face them with hope and strength. Renowned teacher Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe has much to share about how helpful Buddhist philosophy can be in dealing with life’s challenges, big and small. Read More NGONDRO TEACHINGS MAY & SEPTEMBER 2019 The Complete Path Study Programme for 2019 will be on “The Preliminaries” – the Ngöndro Practices. Khenpo la has so very kindly opened this year of study to all who are interested, if you have received a major empowerment with a prominent Sakya Master, enquiries are welcome –
[email protected] . Ngöndro – the preliminary or ‘foundation’ practices of Vajrayana Buddhism – are a profound and powerful means for effecting a deep purification and transformation, at every level of our being. Not only do they prepare the practitioner for the profound path of Vajrayana, but they also lead him/her gradually towards the experience of enlightenment. NEWS FROM DROGMI BUDDHIST INSTITUTE Tilba Markets Drogmi Buddhist Institute has started a weekly Dharma, Chai and Baklava Stall at Tilba Markets, 8am-12pm Saturdays. Thank you to Zara and Aylar for introducing this wonderful initiative! Come visit us for chai, baklava and a chance to buy a book of precious Dharma by Khenpo la! RAFFLE OF EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOL PAINTINGS –DRAWN ON 26 APRIl Funds raised from the raffle will be directed to replacing office equipment damaged in the recent thunderstorm when lightning struck the Gompa at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre. Any surplus funds will be directed to upgrading the water system and fixtures. The eight symbols appear throughout Buddhist iconography both separately and as a set. Together they symbolise the spiritual path that leads to freedom from suffering and the permanent inner peace of enlightenment. There are eight paintings framed and dedicated, painted by local artist Glenda Morgan. Read More RECENT EVENTS Chotrul Düchen – Festival of Miracles It was a very special day at the centre, Khenpo la and sangha members commemorated Chotrul Düchen, also known as the ‘Festival of Miracles’. This auspicious day coincided with Khenpo la’s birthday and all of us wish and pray for Khenpo la’s long healthy life. Many flower offerings were made and lamp offerings were lit to mark the occasion. Khenpo la lead meditation and prayers. Lael offered a delicious Birthday cake for Khenpo la, which all enjoyed afterwards at morning tea. It is wonderful to be sharing these very special spiritual days together... Read More The Bau Sen Buddha Ru Yi Temple, Kinglake Khenpo la completed a very successful visit to The Bau Sen Buddha Ru Yi Temple at Kinglake, Victoria in mid-February, 2019. Over the weekend Khenpo la gave a dharma talk on “Transforming Difficulty to Positive”, conducted a tour of the temple and led a guided meditation session “Meditation - Bringing Calm and Peace to our Life”. ... Read More Find out more by visiting our website. Home Courses & events Venue hire Support us Contact Home Courses & events Venue hire Support us Contact We only use this list for The Wisdom Age newsletter. You can unsubscribe from this mailing list below. To unsubscribe from general mailings from Drogmi Buddhist Institute, please email
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