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!
Manjushri Empowerment
During this empowerment, we will receive the special blessings of Buddha Manjushri, who is the manifestation of the enlightened wisdom of all Buddhas. Through receiving this empowerment we have the opportunity to make a close connection with this enlightened being and thereby increase our own wisdom greatly. Wisdom is like an inner teacher that we carry in our hearts, and like a protector that protects us from engaging in wrong actions and having to experience their unpleasant results. By engaging sincerely in the meditation practices of Manjushri we will definitely improve our Dharma wisdom, and eventually attain the ultimate peace of full enlightenment.
Empowerment Schedule
11:00AM-1:00PM – Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri
1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch break (vegetarian lunch will be provided)
2:00PM-3:30PM – Commentary to the meditation practice of Manjushri, Treasury of Wisdom
4:00PM-5:00PM – Guided meditation practice session
Treasury of Wisdom – The Meditation Practice of Manjushri
During this empowerment, we will be receiving commentary to the meditation practice “Treasury of Wisdom”, 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/treasury-of-wisdom-booklet-530.html
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.
