Awakening our Potential – Buddha Shakyamuni Blessing Empowerment
Teacher
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Gen Kelsang LachpaResident TeacherKelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
Awakening our Potential – Buddha Shakyamuni Blessing Empowerment
About the Blessing Empowerment & Guided Retreat
During this very special event, our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lachpa will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni. This empowerment is a beautiful guided meditation that helps us make a special connection with Buddha and receive powerful blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our potential for enlightenment.
Gen Lachpa will also give a brief commentary to the Liberating Prayer, a beautiful praise to Buddha which is recited at the beginning of teachings and meditations in Kadampa Buddhist Centers all around the world. This special prayer, composed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, helps us to develop deep faith in Buddha and feel inspired to practice his teachings. Through practicing what Buddha taught we can transform our life and experience profound inner peace and happiness. Then on the Sunday we will have the opportunity to engage in guided retreat on the Liberating Prayer to take its profound meaning deep into our heart.
Saturday 20 June
Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and commentary to the Liberating Prayer
Sunday 21 June
Guided Retreat on the Liberating Prayer
You may attend one or both days
Cost Per Day
Standard: $70*
Unwaged: $49* (use coupon unwaged during checkout)
Course & Study Card holders: $10* for lunch
Great Card holders: Free
*Plus a $2 Stripe surcharge
Lunch is provided both days. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided during the other breaks. All food served is vegetarian.
Vegan and wheat-free options are available upon request, at time of booking, when booked 48 hours or more prior to the retreat. Please note, we are unable to cater to strict food allergies and all food is prepared in a kitchen where dairy, eggs, gluten and nuts are also prepared.
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Saturday
- 9am - 9.45am
- Arrival & Registration – (hot beverages on arrival)
- 10am - 12pm
- Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni
- 12.15pm - 2pm
- Lunch
- 2pm - 3.15pm
- Commentary to Liberating Prayer (part 1)
- 3.15pm - 3.45pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.45pm - 5pm
- Commentary to Liberating Prayer (part 2)
Sunday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.45am
- Session One
- 10.45 - 11.30
- Morning Tea
- 11.30am - 12.30pm
- Session Two
- 12.30pm - 2pm
- Lunch
- 2pm - 3pm
- Session Three
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.45pm - 5pm
- Session Four
BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Teacher
-
Gen Kelsang LachpaResident Teacher
Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.
Awakening our Potential – Buddha Shakyamuni Blessing Empowerment
About the Blessing Empowerment & Guided Retreat
During this very special event, our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lachpa will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni. This empowerment is a beautiful guided meditation that helps us make a special connection with Buddha and receive powerful blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our potential for enlightenment.
Gen Lachpa will also give a brief commentary to the Liberating Prayer, a beautiful praise to Buddha which is recited at the beginning of teachings and meditations in Kadampa Buddhist Centers all around the world. This special prayer, composed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, helps us to develop deep faith in Buddha and feel inspired to practice his teachings. Through practicing what Buddha taught we can transform our life and experience profound inner peace and happiness. Then on the Sunday we will have the opportunity to engage in guided retreat on the Liberating Prayer to take its profound meaning deep into our heart.
Saturday 20 June
Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and commentary to the Liberating Prayer
Sunday 21 June
Guided Retreat on the Liberating Prayer
You may attend one or both days
Cost Per Day
Standard: $70*
Unwaged: $49* (use coupon unwaged during checkout)
Course & Study Card holders: $10* for lunch
Great Card holders: Free
*Plus a $2 Stripe surcharge
Lunch is provided both days. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided during the other breaks. All food served is vegetarian.
Vegan and wheat-free options are available upon request, at time of booking, when booked 48 hours or more prior to the retreat. Please note, we are unable to cater to strict food allergies and all food is prepared in a kitchen where dairy, eggs, gluten and nuts are also prepared.
Venue & Parking
The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.
Hourly Schedule
Saturday
- 9am - 9.45am
- Arrival & Registration – (hot beverages on arrival)
- 10am - 12pm
- Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni
- 12.15pm - 2pm
- Lunch
- 2pm - 3.15pm
- Commentary to Liberating Prayer (part 1)
- 3.15pm - 3.45pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.45pm - 5pm
- Commentary to Liberating Prayer (part 2)
Sunday
- 9am - 9.30am
- Reception
- 9.30am - 10.45am
- Session One
- 10.45 - 11.30
- Morning Tea
- 11.30am - 12.30pm
- Session Two
- 12.30pm - 2pm
- Lunch
- 2pm - 3pm
- Session Three
- 3pm - 3.45pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.45pm - 5pm
- Session Four
BOOKING & CANCELLATIONS
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing. Please note a $2 Stripe fee will be added to your ticket.
Unwaged Coupon At checkout enter the code given in the “Cost” section above to receive the unwaged discount. Please note that only one unwaged booking can be made at a time.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit, which is non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.