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!
Avalokiteshvara Empowerment
Avalokiteshvara is an enlightened being who is a manifestation of all Buddhas’ compassion. By relying sincerely on Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, and reciting his mantra with strong faith, temporarily we will improve our realizations of all the stages of the path, especially our realization of great compassion, and ultimately we will attain supreme Buddhahood in Avalokiteshvara’s Pure Land.
During this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of the Avalokiteshvara and commentary on how to engage in the prayer and meditation practices associated with this Buddha.
Empowerment Schedule
11:00AM-1:00PM – Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara
1:00pm-2:00pm – Lunch break (vegetarian lunch will be provided)
2:00PM-3:30PM – Commentary to the meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara
4:00PM-5:00PM – Guided meditation practice and prayers: Avalokiteshvara Sadhana
Avalokiteshvara Sadhana – The Meditation Practice of the Buddha of Compassion
During this empowerment, we will be receiving commentary to the meditation practice “Avalokiteshvara Sadhana”, 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/avalokiteshvara-sadhana/
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 [email protected] 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.
