Austrian Dharma Celebration 2023
Pure mind, pure world – 1000-armed Buddha Avalokiteshvara-Empowerment
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
14. – 16. April
The annual highlight of Kadampa Meditation Center Austria’s year is the 2023 Austrian Dharma Celebration, during which internationally renowned meditation teacher Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will grant us the empowerment of Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
In her subsequent teachings, she will share with us teachings from the book „The Mirror of the Dharma with additions“, in which Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche gives a beautiful and powerful commentary on the practice of Avalokiteshvara.
This short commentary is a unique oral tradition that explains to us a powerful tantric method for developing compassion and all-encompassing love. We learn how to create a pure world through the development of a pure mind and eventually lead others into this pure world.
During the Austrian Dharma Celebration, we will dive deeply into this remarkable commentary and practice, discovering and experiencing its depth and power to rapidly transform our minds and hearts.
Info: This course will be held in German. English translation available.
During the Austrian Dharma Celebration you will receive:
- the blessing empowerment of the 1,000-armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
- instructions on how to develop compassion and how it helps you in everyday life.
- Meditations to find real happiness and peace.
Quote about the Celebration
„Compassion is our Buddha seed or Buddha nature,
our potential to become a Buddha.“
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
During the Austrian Dharma Celebration you will receive:
- the blessing empowerment of the 1,000-armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
- instructions on how to develop compassion and how it helps you in everyday life.
- Meditations to find real happiness and peace.
Quote about the Celebration
“The 1.000-armed Avalokitshvara is the embodiment of the universal compassion of all enlightened beings. By relying on Buddha Avalokiteshvara, we naturally increase our own compassion.”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The theacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is Resident Teacher at Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Center in York, Northern England, and National Spiritual Director of Switzerland, Italy, Austria and South Africa.
She has been a close and sincere disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years and is admired for her powerful and clear teachings, loving kindness and pure example of a sincere Kadampa practitioner.
We are very happy that Gen-la Kunsang has accepted our invitation and will be teaching the Austrian Dharma Celebration.
Further information
Date & Time
14. – 16. April
- Friday, 14th April
19:00 – 20:30: Mental Resilience – Stay strong when things go wrong! | Public talk with Gen-la Kunsang and Prelude to the Austrian Dharma Celebration 2023 - Saturday, 15th April
9:00 – 9:45: Meditation with Gen Palden
11:00 – 13:00: Empowerment with Gen-la Kunsang
15:00 – 16:30: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
17:30 – 19:15: Puja – offerings to the spiritual guide - Sunday, 16th April
9:00 – 10:00: Meditation with Gen Palden
11:00 – 12:30: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
15:00 – 16:30: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
Fee
100 €
This event is not included in the center cards.
Info: This course will be held in German. English translation available.
Location
Contact
Telefon: 01 911 18 41
E-Mail: info@buddha.at
Frequently asked questions
What is an empowerment?
An empowerment is a traditional Buddhist ceremony in which we receive the special blessings of a particular Buddha. In this way, the potentials are awakened in our own mind to attain perfection oneself. During the ceremony, the teacher, Gen-la Kunsang, will explain the nature of this Buddha and how he helps living beings.
She will also give advice on how, by developing deep trust and reliance on the thousand-armed Buddha Avalokiteshvara, we can release our everyday fears and find deep peace and happiness.
There are no obligations associated with the empowerment, anyone can participate.
Do I have to be Buddhist to participate?
No – you do not need to be a Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from our classes and events.
Do I have to bring anything with me?
No, you don’t need to bring anything with you. We provide you with everything you need for the course. There are meditation mats and cushions available, as well as chairs in case you cannot sit on a meditation cushion for that long.
It is a good idea to bring a notebook or paper and pen in case you want to write down something from the lecture and remember it for later.
Do I have to wear certain clothes?
No – Wear what you feel comfortable in. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes.
Traditionally you are asked to take off your shoes before entering the meditation room. We have underfloor heating and woollen socks if required.
In which language will the course be held?
The Austrian Dharma Celebration will be held by Gen-la Kunsang in German.
For English speaking participants all lectures and meditations will be translated. For a translation please book here >>
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1040 Wien
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Tel.: +43 1 911 18 41
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