Completed–WHITE MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENT at EWAM CHODEN on SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd at 1:00 pm
July 12, 2015 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Empowerment of White Mahakala (Gonpo Yi-Shin Norbu or Wish-fulfilling Tatagata Gem). The White Mahakala is a “wish-granting gem” (that’s a translation of the Tibetan name). He gives all kinds of wealth and prosperity, both material and the highest spiritual. This empowerment is open to everyone. Practice sadhanas will be available. There is a requested donation of $30. Dana (offering to the Lama is separate). The starting time is 1 pm. Please arrive earlier to register at the door. Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood, so please be considerate of the neighbors. We look forward to seeing you here.
COMPLETED—HER EMINENCE JETSUN KUSHOK Uncommon White Tara July 11-13, 2015
June 15, 2015 by admin
Filed under Completed Empowerments, Completed Special Events
Together with Sakya Dechen Ling, the Bay Area seat for Her Eminence, we are pleased to jointly present teachings by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok.
Vajrayogini Blessing and Tsok on July 11, 2015, at 2 pm. Prerequisite: Without exception, people receiving this blessing for the first time from a Sakya lama must have already received a major empowerment of Hevajra or Cakrasamvara from a Sakya lama. This event is sponsored by Sakya Dechen Ling.
Green Tara Initiation on July 13, 2015, at 7 pm. There are no prerequisites. However, you must maintain a vegetarian diet for the entire day of the empowerment, prior to it. This event is sponsored by Sakya Dechen Ling.
REGISTRATION for the above two events IS ON THE SAKYA DECHEN LING WEBSITE –> sakyadechenling.com
Uncommon White Tara Initiation on July 12, 2015, at 10:30 am at Ewam Choden. Prerequisite: Without exception, people receiving this empowerment must have received a major empowerment, such as Hevajra, Cakrasamvara, or the recent Vajrakilaya empowerment, from a Sakya lama. This event will be held at Ewam Choden. The REGISTRATION is $65.00
THIS REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON JULY 7 AT 11:59 PM. Attendance is limited because of the space.
YOU MAY REGISTER FOR THE UNCOMMON WHITE TARA EMPOWERMENT VIA,
TWO WAYS :
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT BY ONLINE, USING PAYPAL – CLICK HERE
OR
REGISTRATION ONLINE AND PAYMENT BY CHECK – CLICK HERE
Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok Chimey Luding, the sister of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, is the greatest female Vajrayana lama of our time. CLICK HERE to visit her extensive biography at website for Sakya Dechen Ling
Completed–HIS HOLINESS SAKYA TRIZIN GIVES EMPOWERMENT OF GURU DRAGPO on Sunday, April 26 in Berkeley, CA–SEE INFO BELOW
April 17, 2015 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
His Holiness Sakya Trizin will kindly offer the Empowerment of GURU DRAGPO (Wrathful Guru). This event is open to everyone. The admission donation is $25. Children under age 13 are free, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The time is 9:00 am to about 12 noon. The location is the Berkeley Adult School, 1701 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA.
This event is sponsored and organized by Bay Area Tsechenling. Please call (925) 247-4196 / (510) 717-5897 / (510) 499-6053 / (510) 333-3747 or email bayareatsechenling@yahoo.com for tickets and other information about the event. Tickets are also available at Nomad Tibetan Restaurant, 1593 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA.
Completed – EMPOWERMENT OF BLUE JACKET VAJRAPANI, Sunday May 24, 2015 at Ewam Choden
January 19, 2015 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of the Blue Jacket Vajrapani. Vajrapani (Tibetan: chag na dor je. English: the Vajra Holder) is the wrathful yidam, representing the power of all Buddhas. The Blue-jacketed Vajrapani is an uncommon practice in the Sakya tradition said to reverse negative forces and obstacles that are beyond the control of the practitioner, such as bad spells, curses, and ill wishes. This practice also helps to stop naga diseases, such as infectious blood diseases.
The empowerment begins at 1:00 pm and has a requested donation of $30. (Offering to the Lama is separate.)
A practice sadhana will be given, but the empowerment can be taken as a blessing.
There is no requirement or pre-registration. Please arrive early to register at the door.
Completed EMPOWERMENT OF YELLOW TARA on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Ewam Choden
January 18, 2015 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Empowerment of the Yellow Tara (Vasudhārā in Sanskrit). The practice of the Bodhisattva Yellow Tara brings wealth and prosperity, both materially and spiritually.
The date is Sunday, March 29th. The empowerment begins at 1:00 pm and has a requested donation of $30. (Offering to the Lama is separate.)
A practice sadhana will be given, but the empowerment can be taken as a blessing.
There is no requirement or pre-registration. Please arrive early to register at the door.
Completed EMPOWERMENT OF KURUKULLE on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Ewam Choden
January 14, 2015 by bhockman
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Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Empowerment of Kurukulle on Sunday, February 15th. Kurukulle (Tibetan: rig che ma. English: The One of the Action Family) is magnetizing power. Her practice is one of the 13 Golden Dharmas of the Sakyapa. She may be called upon for her powers of enchantment to subdue those evil spirits, demon and humans working against the welfare of humanity and spiritual evolution. Also, her practice may be helpful for improving health, wealth, and spiritual energy. She brings a power of peacefulness, joy, and wisdom.
The empowerment begins at 1:00 pm and has a requested donation of $30. (Offering to the Lama is separate.)
A practice sadhana will be given, but the empowerment can be taken as a blessing.
There is no requirement or pre-registration. Please arrive early to register at the door.
Completed–VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE GIVES EMPOWERMENT OF SINGHANATA on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014
December 3, 2014 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche has kindly agreed to bestow the Empowerment of SINGHANATA, LION’S ROAR AVALOKITESHVARA (Senggedra Chenrezi). He is seated with the Naga King and many great nagas. His practice cures secret naga diseases and purifies non-virtuous karma, as it takes you on the path to enlightenment.
The empowerment begins at 1:00 pm and has a requested donation of $30. (Offering to the Lama is separate.)
A practice sadhana will be given, but the empowerment can be taken as a blessing.
There is no requirement or pre-registration. Please arrive early to register at the door.
Completed–VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE GIVES EMPOWERMENT OF SIMHAMUKHA on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014
November 7, 2014 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche has kindly agreed to bestow the Empowerment of SIMHAMUKHA (Senghe Dongma) Blue Lion-Headed Dakini.
In a wrathful form, she is the manifestation of the enlightened awareness of the Buddha. With compassion and wisdom, she destroys hindrances, negativities, and evil forces.
The empowerment begins at 1:00 pm and has a requested donation of $30. (Offering to the Lama is separate.)
A practice sadhana will be given, but the empowerment can be taken as a blessing.
Completed—UPCOMING EMPOWERMENTS TO BE GIVEN BY VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2014
October 28, 2014 by bhockman
Filed under Completed Empowerments
Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche has kindly agreed to give two more monthly empowerments this year. On Sunday, November 23, Rinpoche will give the empowerment of Simhamukha (Senge Drongma), the Lion-Faced Dakini. On Sunday, December 28, Rinpoche will give the empowerment of Singhanata (Lion’s Roar Avalokiteshvara). MARK YOUR CALENDAR ! See INFO above.
COMPLETED–Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will give Black Dzambhala and Hayagriva Empowerments in the Los Angeles area on September 6 & 7
August 3, 2014 by bhockman
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This event is sponsored by Tsechen Chokhor Ling, a Sakya center located in Arcadia, California.
Black Dzambhala Empowerment on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Hayagriva Empowerment on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Suggested donation is $25 for each empowerment. The location is Tsechen Chokhor Ling, 12037 Clark Street, Arcadia, CA 91006
PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. www.sakyacenterla.org
