In the 1970s, the late, great Kalu Rinpoche traveled extensively in the West, including North America.

Where there was interest among those listening to these early teachings, Rinpoche gave the Chenrezig empowerment and recommended this service as a daily practice for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and the strengthening of compassion. It had long been practiced at his monastery in India.

Lama Sarah will introduce the meditation, and we will do the practice during the weekend. It includes The Four Thoughts Which Turn the Mind toward the Dharma, Refuge and Bodhicitta, and visualizing Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as well as your primary teacher.

The practice unfolds as we meditate on compassion for all beings, utilizing both Chenrezig’s mantra, and the Tonglen practice of welcoming and offering. The meditation concludes with a renewing of concern for all beings and a dedication of the benefits of the practice to them.

Especially for this teaching visit, Lama Sarah is providing a new edition of the service, including a new translation. The wisdom dakini Niguma is associated with this practice, so Lama Sarah will also teach on her translation of Niguma’s Aspiration Prayer.

This weekend will introduce the visualization style of meditation, as well as the chance to deepen one’s connection to two compassion practices — Chenrezig and Tonglen. The teachings are suitable for those interested in learning more about either of these styles of meditation, as well as those drawn to a new expression of compassion practice.

Kagyu Sukha Choling, Ashland
Friday, May 2 (6 -7 pm), Introduction
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 – 4 (10 am – noon & 2 – 4pm)

Base Tuition: $140
Reduced Tuition (for financial need): $90