Refuge Retreat (May 17)
Our mind has tremendous power to either help or harm us. Through practicing refuge, we gradually learn how to become our own protector, instead of our own worst enemy, building stable habits of peace, joy and freedom within our own heart which we can then share with others.
We can achieve complete and permanent protection from all suffering by sincerely relying upon the Three Jewels: Buddha – the source of all refuge; Dharma – the realizations of Buddha’s teachings; and Sangha – pure Dharma practitioners who help us with our spiritual practice. Dharma is like medicine that prevents the sufferings of samsara, Buddha is the doctor who gives us this medicine, and the Sangha are the nurses who assist us. This retreat is part of the four great preliminary guides, and gives us an opportunity to gain some experience of Buddhist refuge. It will be guided by Gen Kelsang Chokyi.
This retreat will be using the chanted prayer "Essence of Good Fortune" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have your own copy, but some people like to have them on hand during the event. You can purchase this chanted prayer booklet in our Bookstore & Shop or download from Tharpa US.
Our mind has tremendous power to either help or harm us. Through practicing refuge, we gradually learn how to become our own protector, instead of our own worst enemy, building stable habits of peace, joy and freedom within our own heart which we can then share with others.
We can achieve complete and permanent protection from all suffering by sincerely relying upon the Three Jewels: Buddha – the source of all refuge; Dharma – the realizations of Buddha’s teachings; and Sangha – pure Dharma practitioners who help us with our spiritual practice. Dharma is like medicine that prevents the sufferings of samsara, Buddha is the doctor who gives us this medicine, and the Sangha are the nurses who assist us. This retreat is part of the four great preliminary guides, and gives us an opportunity to gain some experience of Buddhist refuge. It will be guided by Gen Kelsang Chokyi.
This retreat will be using the chanted prayer "Essence of Good Fortune" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have your own copy, but some people like to have them on hand during the event. You can purchase this chanted prayer booklet in our Bookstore & Shop or download from Tharpa US.
Our mind has tremendous power to either help or harm us. Through practicing refuge, we gradually learn how to become our own protector, instead of our own worst enemy, building stable habits of peace, joy and freedom within our own heart which we can then share with others.
We can achieve complete and permanent protection from all suffering by sincerely relying upon the Three Jewels: Buddha – the source of all refuge; Dharma – the realizations of Buddha’s teachings; and Sangha – pure Dharma practitioners who help us with our spiritual practice. Dharma is like medicine that prevents the sufferings of samsara, Buddha is the doctor who gives us this medicine, and the Sangha are the nurses who assist us. This retreat is part of the four great preliminary guides, and gives us an opportunity to gain some experience of Buddhist refuge. It will be guided by Gen Kelsang Chokyi.
This retreat will be using the chanted prayer "Essence of Good Fortune" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have your own copy, but some people like to have them on hand during the event. You can purchase this chanted prayer booklet in our Bookstore & Shop or download from Tharpa US.