Special Events.
From public talks with senior Buddhist teachers to community gatherings over a meal, our special events will not only inspire and uplift you, but are a wonderful opportunity to connect yourself, family and friends to the path to happiness.
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Abiding in Wisdom - Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment with Gen Kelsang Rabten
27 - 29 Oct | KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
Je Tsongkhapa is the embodiment of the compassion, wisdom and spiritual power of all the Buddhas. In this blessing empowerment we will make a close connection with this enlightened being and awaken our own limitless spiritual potential.
After receiving Guru Tsongkhapa’s powerful blessings, Kelsang Luma will guide a silent retreat on receiving the attainments of the stages of the path and the seven types of wisdom, in conjunction with the Heart Jewel practice.
On this special break away enjoy inspiration, silence and inner peace.
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Abiding in Wisdom - Silent Retreat on the Heart Jewel Practice Following the Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa with Kelsang Luma
29 Oct - 1 Nov| KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
Be guided in silent retreat on the attainments of the stages of the path and the seven types of wisdom, in conjunction with the Heart Jewel practice.
This special break away gives us a chance to gain deep experience of the essential practice of Kadampa Buddhism, as well as enjoy inspiration, silence and inner peace.
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Please note bookings are done through email only. Please read below.
This year many of us had the great fortune to receive Heruka and Vajrayogini’s blessings into our heart. Following on from such a special event, what could now be more meaningful than to complete a Vajrayogini counting retreat?
Vajrayogini’s mantra is said to be the most powerful of all mantras. By reciting it we are cared for by all the Dakinis of the twenty-four places, as well as their emanations. We draw closer to Vajrayogini, making a connection with a special blissful friend who helps us progress continuously. Our negativities and obstacles are pacified, and our speech becomes very powerful. Our spiritual realisations increase and ultimately, reciting this mantra enables Vajrayogini to rescue us from the prison of samsara and take us to her pure land of Keajra Heaven.
The counting retreat will conclude with a fire puja on 13 December.
To book to attend the fire puja please book here.
Please note, this event is only for those who have received their Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments.
Cost: $300 | $100 for centre members
Meals and accommodation additional
For more information and to book please email: education@kadampa.org.au
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Meal and Meditate with Gen Kelsang Rabten
17 November | KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
Join us for an uplifting evening of wisdom, humor, and
dinner with Gen Kelsang Rabten.
Held in our temple in the beautiful surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges, Gen Rabten will start the evening with a light-hearted look at the world we live in from a Buddhist perspective, and share tips on how to sustain happiness.
There will be lots of time for questions and discussion, and the night will conclude with a delicious two course vegetarian meal.
So whether you’ve got burning questions about Buddhism, or you need some wisdom in your life, or just want to sit back and soak up the atmosphere, don’t miss this special event.
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Following the recent Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments, many Kadampa students around the world may engage in close retreats of Heruka and Vajrayogini, during which they collect a certain number of mantras. This Fire Puja held at KMC Australia is for those who have successfully completed counting 100,000 Vajrayogini mantras in a close retreat.
To complete such a retreat it is necessary to perform a burning offering, or fire puja, of fulfilling the commitment of close retreat. This practice purifies any mistakes we may have made during our retreat. In Ornament of Vajra Essence Tantra it says, “All faults of excess and omission in Secret Mantra are redressed by a burning offering."
Please note, this event is only for those who have received their Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments.