TEACHINGS AND RETREAT on THE ORAL INSTRUCTIONS OF MAHAMUDRA

THE ORAL INSTRUCTIONS OF MAHAMUDRA – TEACHINGS AND RETREAT
with Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Tonglam
January 7-22, 2016

Guided sessions: Jan 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, Sat-Sun @ Manjughosha Meditation Center
Unguided sessions: Jan 9-13, 16-20, Mon-Fri @ Kadampa Meditation Center Taiwan at Tamsui

“If you realise your own mind you will become a Buddha, you should not seek Buddhahood elsewhere.” – Buddha Shakyamuni

Buddha’s teachings explain powerful techniques for liberating our mind from suffering and manifesting our inner qualities. Of all the methods explained in Buddha’s teachings, the oral instructions of Mahamudra are the most sophisticated and powerful. These practices enable us to easily complete our spiritual journey to enlightenment in one single lifetime!

Gen Tonglam will explain the essence of these techniques and then guide us in retreat through the stages of the Mahamudra meditation.
During the guided portion of this retreat students will receive teachings and instructions and be guided in meditation. During the self-guided portion of this retreat, participants guide themselves in the retreat sessions.

THE TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Tonglam is a Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at KMC Taiwan. Born in Hong Kong, Gen Tonglam trained under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in the UK for many years. He explains clearly and practically how we can find happiness by using Buddhist wisdom in our busy, modern lives.

Conducted in English and Mandarin. Open to anyone. No previous experience required.
You can choose to attend any session or all of the teachings and retreat sessions.

Venue for guided sessions: Manjughosha Buddhist Center
Address: 1F, No. 2-1, Lane 77, Sec. 1 Hangzhou South Road, Taipei
Map:www.goo.gl/rDXZaO
Suggested donation: NTD$100 per session. Click https://goo.gl/forms/sL1QUl9vzkFCF28g2 to book.

Timetable for guided sessions:
Session 1: 9.00am-10.15pm
Session 2: 10.45am-12.00pm
Session 3: 2.00-3.15pm
Session 4: 3.45-5.00pm

Chanted prayer – Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog offering (special food offering) is held at 5:30-6:45pm after session 4 on Jan 7, 14 and 21.

Venue for unguided sessions: Kadampa Meditation Center Taiwan at Tamsui
Address: No.7, Alley 10, Lane 143, Zhong Zheng East Road Sec 2,
Tamsui District, New Taipei City.
Map: http://www.goo.gl/IGbzB4
Fee: Free of charge, donation welcome.
Booking: No need to book, just drop in.

Timetable for unguided sessions:
Session 1: 8.30am-9.45am
Session 2: 10.45am-12.00pm
Session 3: 3.30-4.45pm
Session 4: 7.30-9.15pm (with Wishfulfilling Jewel)

Chanted prayer – Wishfulfilling Jewel is included in session 4 every day.
Chanted prayer – Offering to the Spiritual Guide will be held at 7:30-9:15pm on Jan 10. There will be no session 4 on that day of the retreat. Session 3 will be the last session for that day.

Please feel free to bring a vegetarian food or drink as an offering to the chanted prayers with tsog offering if you wish.

Inquiry: 02 8809 4313 or info@meditationtw.org

Website: http://www.meditationtw.org

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