About the Course

This special fasting and purification practice is performed in conjunction with prayers and prostrations to thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara. It is very powerful for purifying negativities and strong delusion such as desirous attachment and anger.

Gen Kelsang Tonglam will grant the Eight Mahayana Precepts at 6:30am each day followed by the first session of full prostration purification practice.

Please note: You are welcome to join all or any of the sessions provided you receive the Eight Mahayana Precepts at 6:30am on that day.

11/5 – abstain from meals apart from lunch (lunch is available at the Centre, please book when you make the online booking)

12/5 –  abstain from meals apart from lunch or abstain from all food and drink for 24 hours (please choose whichever is suitable for you)

The Commentary to this practice will be held at 7:30pm on 9 May, will be conducted in Cantonese with English translation.

The Eight Mahayana Precepts will be conducted in Cantonese with English translation. All prayers are chanted in English. We will use A Pure Life prayer booklet and Drop of Essential Nectar prayer booklet. Please bring your own copies. If you wish, you can purchase at the Centre.

Timetable 11/5 12/5
Session 1 6:30am – 8:30am 6:30am – 8:30am
Session 2 11:00am – 12:15pm 11:00am – 12:15pm
Session 3 2:30pm – 4:00pm 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Everyone Welcome,  Donations Welcome! To help us prepare for the event, please book as soon as possible.

Date: 11 – 12 May 2017
Venue: Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong
Enrolment Deadline: 8 May 2018 (Wednesday)

On line booking has been closed, if you would like to book please send email to info@meditation.hk or call 2507 2237 .

All donations are used to run and develop the Centre and spread Buddha’s precious teachings. 

The Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for East Asia and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong and Kadampa Meditation Centre Taiwan.

Gen Tonglam has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.

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Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong

1/F Causeway Tower, 16 -22, Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, HK

Tel: 25072237