Austrian Dharma Celebration
5. – 7. April 2024
– Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment –
With explanations for a successful meditation practice –
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
Experience the highlight of the year at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Austria – the AUSTRIAN DHARMA CELEBRATION 2024.
During this special weekend, internationally renowned meditation teacher and Buddhist nun Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni. She will share instructions on how to start, deepen and integrate a successful meditation practice into everyday life. Through this we can learn how to continually create the causes for lasting inner peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and transform everything we do into a joyful spiritual path.
The empowerment – a beautiful guided meditation – creates a deep connection with Buddha and opens the door to powerful blessings that heal our mind and awaken our spiritual potential. Take this opportunity to transform your life and benefit from the wisdom and experience of Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang.
Everybody welcome!
Info: This course will be held in German. English translation available.
During the Austrian Dharma Celebration you will receive:
- The blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni.
- Instructions on how to start and maintain a successful meditation practice.
- Meditations on how to find happiness, peace and joy in life.
- A weekend where you feel relaxed and spiritually empowered.
Who is Buddha Shakyamuni?
„Buddha“ means „the awakened one“, someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are.
A Buddha is a person completely liberated from all faults and mental obstacles. Since he has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and removed all obstructions from his mind, he recognizes everything past, present and future simultaneously and directly.
Through the blessing empowerment, we establish a special connection with Buddha and use his inspiration for our meditation practice.
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
5. – 7. April 2024
- Friday, 5th April
19:00 – 20:30: Search for fulfilment – Find the purpose of your life | Public talk with Gen-la Kunsang and Prelude to the Austrian Dharma Celebration 2024
- Saturday, 6th April
9:00 – 9:45: Meditation with Gen Palden
11:00 – 13:00: Empowerment with Gen-la Kunsang
15:30 – 17:00: Teaching with Gen-la Kunsang
18:00 – 19:45: Puja – offerings to the spiritual guide
- Sunday, 7th 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 to start, deepen and integrate a successful meditation practice into everyday life. Through this we can learn how to continually create the causes for lasting inner peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and transform everything we do into a joyful spiritual path.
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.
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Kadampa Meditationszentrum Österreich
Schleifmühlgasse 15 / 2-3
1040 Wien
Mail: info@buddha.at
Tel.: +43 1 911 18 41
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