Hi chilly sangha,
On somewhat short notice, we're delighted to announce a Vajrasattva retreat for next weekend!
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th will be devoted to group practice. You must have received the empowerment to participate in the group practice. If you need the empowerment it will be given on Friday evening the 14th.
Vajrasattva (Tib. dorje sempa) is the buddha of purification. As the "action" or karma protector, he also manifests the energies of all Buddhas. Vajrasattva's is a powerful purification practice, clearing obstacles to enlightenment and purifying karma. It is one of the practices that compose the Ngondro, the collection of essential foundational practices common to every lineage.
Vajrasattva is a beautiful practice with enormous benefit to ourselves and all sentient beings. One that will provide constant inspiration and continuing support to all your vajrayana practices.
Suggested donations: Friday $25, Saturday $35, Sunday $35
All donations help to support the practice of Tibetan Buddhism
in the Drikung Kagyu tradition in Chicago and the presence of our revered teacher.
For more information, contact ratnachi@hotmail.com
Friday, December 14
7:30 pm Transmission for the Vajrasattva Practice
(English translation by Norbu Samphel)
Saturday, December 15 9 am - 12 pm Group Vajrasattva practice
Noon - 2 pm Lunch break
2 - 5 pm Group Vajrasattva practice
Sunday, December 16
10am - Noon Group Vajrasattva practice
Noon - 2 pm Lunch break
2 - 5 pm Group Vajrasattva practice
Ratna Shri Sangha 5337 West Cullom St., Chicago, IL 60641
Please bring practice texts if you have them. Some will be available from the sangha.
Please contact me with any questions. More details may be included in the weekly practice announcement on Monday or Tuesday.
Tashi Delek,
Bill Pope
