Friday, May 13: The Four Noble Truths & White Tara Initiation10am – 12pm: The Basic Tenets of Buddhism; Relevance to Daily Practice in Challenging Times 12-2pm: Lunch Break 2-4pm: White Tara Long Life Initiation Tara is the manifestation of all Buddha Activities. White Tara is dedicated to eradicating all suffering, pacifying all internal and external fears. She is a swift liberator who responds to requests for protection and help to prolong the life the span of those who engage in the practice of White Tara. For those receiving the White Tara Initiation, it is suggested to abstain from eating meat, onion, garlic and eggs prior to the Initiation. Saturday, May 14: Illuminating Wisdom10am-11am: Manjushri Empowerment An empowerment is a beautiful guided meditation through which we receive a Buddha’s inspiring blessings, heal our mental continuum, and awaken our spiritual potential. His Eminence Khen Zeekgyab Rinpoche will grant the empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri showering our mind with illuminating wisdom. 11:15am-12pm: Tea Reception & Closing
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