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H.E. GYANA VAJRA RINPOCHE'S
PROGRAM AT TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING:
August 9-23, 2008
& Labor Day Weekend, August 30 & 31
Three Bodhisattvas Major Initiation
Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10
2:00 pm until approximately 6:00 pm each day
This two-day major initiation ripens disciples through the blessing of Manjushri (wisdom), Avalokiteshvara (compassion) and Vajrapani (spiritual power) and is a recommended pre-requisite for the other initiations.
Ocean
of Sadhanas (Drupthap Gyatso) Initiation Cycle from the Collection of All the Sadhanas
COMPLETE CYCLE:
Monday, August 11 through Saturday, August 23.
9:30 am until approximately 5:30 pm each day
The Collection of All the Sadhanas is one of the most important initiation cycles in Tibetan Buddhism. It contains nearly 1000 initiations from all the Tibetan Buddhist schools and is indispensable for those seriously interested in the study of Vajrayana. It was previously bestowed only in
India
approximately once per decade. Now Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple has requested senior Sakya lineage holders to bestow this precious initiation cycle for the first time in the West.
Because it is very extensive, the cycle is typically given in portions over a period of several years. This year’s portion will be the approximately 140 initiations in the
Ocean
of
Sadhanas
(Drupthap Gyatso) initiation cycle. These initiations originated from the ancient lineage of the Indian Mahasiddha Abayakara, and were translated by Yarlung Lotsawa Dragpa Gyaltsen, after which they entered the Sakya tradition. The initiations include many different tutelary deities, Bodhisattvas, wealth deities, and Dharma protectors such as Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, Vajrapani, Tara, Yamari, Mahakala, Jambala, Heruka, and many others. Receiving these initiations prepares students for study and practice of a wide variety of tantras. Prior attendance at previous years' bestowal of other initiations in the Collection of All the Sadhanas is not required.
WEEKEND OF AUGUST 16-17 ONLY:
Twenty-One
Tara
Initiation Cycle with Goddesses Parnashavari and Gyaltsen Tsemo
August 16 – 17 (Saturday & Sunday) 9:30 am until approx. 5:30 pm each day
This special group of twenty-three initiations from the
Ocean
of
Sadhanas
includes the complete set of twenty-one initiations of the Goddess Tara, whose blessings remove obstacles and bring success in all activities, as well as the initiation of Goddess Parnashavari who prevents diseases and epidemics, and Goddess Gyaltsen Tsemo, whose special blessing averts lawsuits and brings victory in legal matters. (Prerequisite: August 9-10 Three Bodhisattvas initiation or a two-day major initiation from a senior Sakya lineage holder)
SATURDAY AUGUST 23 ONLY:
Hevajra, Vajra Nairatmya, Unishavijaya,
and seven wrathful deities
Saturday, August 23 – 9:30 am – approx 5:30 pm
These ten initiations from the
Ocean
of
Sadhanas
bring the blessing of subjugation of negative forces and accomplishment of virtuous goals, including Hevajra, Vajra Nairatmya, Vajrapani Buttadramara, Mahakala with two arms, Mahakala with four arms, Heyagriva, Red Yamari, Black Yamari, Trilokkya Vijaya, Takkiraja, and Unishavijaya. (Prerequisite: August 9-10 Three Bodhisattvas initiation or a two-day major initiation from a senior Sakya lineage holder)
TUITION & REGISTRATION:*
FULL CYCLE TUITION: $550, members: $495
AUGUST 9-10 ONLY: $100 ($90)
AUGUST 16-17 ONLY: $150 ($135)
AUGUST 23 ONLY: $75 ($65)
>>>Please click here for online registration FOR THE OCEAN OF SADHANAS (Drupthap Gyatso) INITIATION CYCLE.
>>>Please click here to print and mail the registration form FOR THE FULL CYCLE.
>>>Please click here for online registration FOR THE INDIVIDUAL WEEKEND EVENTS ONLY.
>>>Please click here to print and mail the registration form FOR THE INDIVIDUAL WEEKEND EVENTS ONLY
*Monks and nuns are honored guests and attend free of charge. For temple members, only one tuition payment per family is necessary.
For questions, please contact Reverend Jamyang Tharchin at (301) 592-9286 or admin@sakyatemple.org.
Participants should make their own arrangements for meals. Several cafes and restaurants are available approximately 5 minutes walk from the temple.
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H.E. GYANA VAJRA RINPOCHE'S 2008 U.S. TEACHING TOUR
August 9-31: Tsechen Kunchab Ling,
Walden
NY
Seat of HH Sakya Trizin in the
United States
August 9-10: Three Bodhisattvas’ Major InitiationAugust 11 – 23:
Ocean
of
Sadhanas
Initiation Cycle from the Collection of All the Sadhanas
August 30: Manjushri Initiation and Parting from the Four Attachments
August 31: Celebration of HH Sakya Trizin’s Birthday Long Life and Wealth Initiations
info@sakyatemple.org
301-592-9286
July 25–26:
Seattle, Washington
Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
Long Life Initiation, Teaching on The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma.
www.sakya.org
email: monastery@sakya.org
Brochure
July 30–August 6:
Portland, Oregon
Nyen-Gyud Samten Choe-ling
Teachings on Parting from the Four Attachments; Medicine Buddha, Avalokiteshavara, and other initiations; and 100,000 tsog offerings.
www.sakyausa.org
email: sakyausa@yahoo.com
August 24
Flushing, New York
Sakya Chokhor Ling
Bodhisattva Vow, Medicine Buddha, & Jambala Initiations, Special Prayers & Ceremony of Burning of Names for the Deceased
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel,
10 am - 2 pm
(917) 386-5572
September 2–3
San Francisco, California
Ewam Choden
Vajrakilaya & Green Tara Initiations
www.ewamchoden.org
(510) 527-7363
September 5–6
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sakya Thupten Dargye Ling
Manjushri, Green Tara & Vajrapani Initiations & Celebration of Sakya Thupten Dhargye Ling’s 30th Anniversary.
www.mnsakyacenter.org
(612) 801-1540
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