Fear and anxiety plague our world. As we deal with everything from minor insecurities to concerns about major world events, it’s hard to find a sense of safety and tranquility. Even worse, our fears often stop us from doing what’s right for ourselves and others. During this Empowerment, we will discover how to develop a spiritual power by relying on Buddha Vajrapani that will help us break out of this fearful state into a courageous, empowered attitude. 

Buddha Vajrapani is the Buddha of spiritual power, sometimes referred to as the Buddha of skillful means. Although his nature is love, his aspect is fierce to emphasize his ability to empower us to abandon our delusions and negativity and pacify all obstacles and help others do the same. 

“An empowerment bestows upon us special blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our Buddha nature.”
— Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

In the commentary, we will learn the special brief practice of The Yoga of Buddha Vajrapani, Through identifying strongly with this Buddha’s qualities, we nurture them within ourselves; in this way we begin to increase our inner strength and skill to defeat our own delusions and be of great benefit to others.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
10:30am -12:30pm: Empowerment (Please arrive no later than 10:15am)
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Lunch
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Commentary 1 (You must attend the empowerment to attend the commentary.)

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: (You must attend the empowerment to attend the meditation and commentary.)
10:00am -11:00am: Meditation session
11:30am - 1:00pm: Commentary 2

It's customary to bring a small offering to the Empowerment, i.e., cookies, chips, chocolates; a small bottled or canned non-alcoholic beverage; flowers, candles, or soaps. You are welcome and encouraged to do so!

$70/$35 for members

The Yoga Of Buddha Vajrapani sadhana

During this empowerment, we will be receiving commentary to the meditation practice of The Yoga Of Buddha Vajrapani, which is available from Tharpa Publications using the link here. There will also be copies available to purchase in person during this event.

Registration for this event will open in early January. Join our email list for updates on this event.

Parking:
At all times, regardless of the empty spaces in the building lot, please use the parking lot at the corner of Lester Avenue and Nostrand Avenue ONLY*. Tenants in the building with designated spaces do come at random times and we don’t want to create any imposition for them. The lot diagonally across the street is FREE.

*There are two designated handicap spaces in the building’s lot, if you need one.