Event Description.
Buddha Shakyamuni is the founder of Buddhism in this world and is a supreme object of refuge. His wisdom clearly and directly perceives all objects to be known; he has compassion towards every single living being without exception like a mother towards her only child; and he has perfect skilful means, whereby he works unceasingly to bring all living beings to the unsurpassed happiness of full enlightenment. By receiving his special blessings we come under his loving care and protection, and draw closer to the attainment his enlightened qualities of body, speech and mind.
An empowerment is a guided tantric meditation that harnesses wisdom, imagination and the power of enlightened beings to take us to pure worlds and pure experiences. It bestows upon us special blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our Buddha nature.
During this special event Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni, followed by teachings on The Liberating Prayer ~ a praise to Buddha Shakyamuni composed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Teacher.
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Gen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges) and KMC Melbourne (CBD). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 30 years. He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation. |
Event Information.
Address: KMC Australia | 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk
Meals: Lunch and Dinner are included in the event booking.
- All meals served are vegan with some non-vegan options such as yoghurt available on the side.
- We cannot guarantee allergen free meals and it is not possible for us to cater to individual dietary requirements. Our meals mainly use ingredients which are wheat free or gluten free, however there are times that the meal will contain traces of wheat or gluten, or the side dish is, for example, bread.
Accommodation: If you would like to stay on Saturday and/or Sunday night, please contact us here.
Bookings close: 24 hours prior to the event starting.
If you have any questions, please contact us here.
| Registration | 8.30 - 8.55am |
| Meditation | 9 - 10am |
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Empowerment | 11am - 1pm
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| Teaching | 4 - 5.30pm |