Description
What is an empowerment?
An empowerment is a special guided meditation during which we receive the blessings of a particular Buddha and make a personal connection with him or her. To receive blessings means to experience a positive change in the state of our mind through the inspiration of holy or enlightened beings. We all have the potential to develop many enlightened qualities such as universal love, compassion and wisdom, and receiving an empowerment functions to remove obstacles to our spiritual development and causes our spiritual potential to ripen more quickly.
During an empowerment, we also receive commentary to the meditative practices associated with a particular Buddha so that we feel confident and empowered to engage in those practices ourself. Through sincerely engaging in the meditation practice of a particular Buddha and receiving his or her blessings, we can more easily develop the same enlightened qualities ourself.
No previous experience of meditation is necessary to attend an empowerment. Everyone is welcome!
Vajrapani Empowerment
Vajrapani is the Buddha of spiritual power. With the development of our spiritual power we will have the confidence, inner strength and skill not only to take on and overcome our own negativity and obstacles, but also to be of greater benefit in helping others as well. During this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of the Vajrapani and commentary on how to engage in meditation practices associated with this Buddha.
Schedule
11:00AM-1:00PM – Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani
1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch break (vegetarian lunch will be provided)
2:00PM-3:30PM – Commentary to the meditation practice of Vajrapani
4:00PM-5:00PM – Guided meditation practice and prayers: The Yoga of Buddha Vajrapani
The Yoga of Buddha Vajrapani
During this empowerment, we will be receiving commentary to the meditation practice “The Yoga of Buddha Vajrapani”, which is available from Tharpa Publications using the link below.
There will also be copies available to purchase in person at our Center during this event.
https://tharpa.com/us/the-yoga-of-buddha-vajrapani
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tashi is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Miami. He has been practicing and teaching meditation in the Kadampa tradition for over 15 years. His gentle approach to meditation emphasizes the importance of keeping a happy and positive mind. He is appreciated for his clear, light-hearted and practical presentation of Buddhist teachings.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 24 hours prior to commencement of the event we will refund all except 25%. If you cancel on, or after, the event, no refunds are given. Exceptions may be made in circumstances such as sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to ad@meditationinmiami.org within 2 weeks of the end of the event. Any non-refunded fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.
