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SUMMARY:Retreat – The Yoga of Buddha Heruka, Awakening our Buddha Nature with Gen Kelsang Mila
DESCRIPTION: \nThe purpose of this Retreat is to awaken our Buddha Nature and draw closer to Buddha Heruka through a simple daily practice.  \nBuddha Heruka is the Buddha of Bliss and Compassion and just meditating on Buddha Heruka brings peace to the world. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed The World Peace Temples to resemble The Mandala of Buddha Heruka.\n \nSimply by being in the presence of a practitioner of Buddha Heruka our mind becomes pure, we become happy and our mental disturbances are overcome, our delusions are dispelled, we can remove obstacles and heal sickness, we can attain liberation. \n \nThis retreat is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition, or to those who sincerely wish to receive an empowerment at the next available opportunity. \n \nProgramme: \nSaturday\nSession 1: 14:30 – 15:45\nSunday\nSession 2: 10:00 -11:15\nTea / coffee break \nSession 3: 11:45 – 13:00\n \nWhat is a Retreat?\nRetreat means we emphasize a particular spiritual practice.  Gen Mila will give some suggestions on how  to gain the most out of the Retreat. There will be periods of gentle silence observed. \n \nEveryone is welcome. \n \nAbout the Teacher:\nAs a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Kelsang Mila is a modern – day Kadampa Nun and the resident teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 20 years and ordained for fifteen years. Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.\n \nHow to join in? \nIn Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center\nThe Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196\nPlease arrive a few  minutes before the event starts to register and settle in.  We have a book shop to browse, water on sale. There is secure and ample parking.\n \nBecome a monthly member ? Affordable Membership options here\n \nIf you would like to make a donation, click here.\nAll donations contribute to the operation and development of the center, providing opportunities for the public to learn and understand the precious Dharma (teachings).\nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel within 24 hours, no refund. If you cancel anytime before 24 hours, 75% refund. Please contact epc@meditation.org.za\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/yoga-of-buddha-heruka/
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LOCATION:The Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2146
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