Special Event

Opening the Wisdom Eye – Manjushri Empowerment

Wisdom Buddha Manjushri

Sat 19th Dec: Empowerment

  • 11am-1pm Manjushri empowerment
  • 1pm-3pm lunch
  • 3pm-4.30pm Teaching and meditation

Sun 20 Dec:

  • Half day retreat followed by Vajrapani Christmas Party
  • 10am- 11.30am session 1
  • 12.15pm-1.30pm session 2
  • 1.30pm Vajrapani Christmas Pot luck lunch Party with Sneaky Santa game

Why not stay on after retreat to continue the blessings and fun with our Christmas Pot luck lunch (you are welcome to bring dish to share) party and Sneaky Santa game! Hope to see you there.

Cost £35 per person

About the course:

Everybody needs wisdom.
The more wisdom we have, the less ignorance we have; and the less ignorance we have, the less suffering we experience.
If we have wisdom there is no basis for experiencing problems.
Wisdom allows our mind to always be relaxed, peaceful, light and balanced. Manjushri is the Buddha of Wisdom.

In this empowerment we will be guided in a special meditation by Gen Kelsang Varahi, to make a connection with Manjushri and receive his powerful blessings on our body, speech and mind.
Through this we will ripen our Buddha nature and awaken our wisdom eye. In this way we can see beyond suffering and confusion, to liberate ourself and benefit others in the most effective way. This empowerment is suitable and open to all levels of practitioner.

There is a half day retreat on Sunday 20th Dec to gain experience of deepening the teachings on wisdom.

Everyone Welcome.

 

Venue:
Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Wheathouse Terrace,
Huddersfield.

Memberships
If you attend classes and courses on a regular basis, our Memberships are a convenient way of covering the cost and a great way to support the Centre.

  • Each class begins with a simple guided breathing / relaxation meditation
  • There is a talk on meditation and positive thinking based on Buddha's teachings.
  • Classes conclude with a meditation based on the subject of the teaching.
  • After the class you are welcome to stay for light refreshments, talk to the teacher, and ask questions
  • Learn to relax, unwind and experience peace of mind.
  • Deal with difficulties and problems in a more constructive way
  • Find greater meaning and purpose in life.
  • Develop good qualities and positive states of mind such as love, compassion and wisdom.
Why is there a charge for the classes?

We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, and not for profit. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues, operating expenses and maintenance of the centre building. Although there is a charge for the classes we want to make them accessible to all, so If you are struggling with the cost of classes or courses, please speak to us about that, no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

Do I have to book online?

Please try to book online for weekend courses and other events. For weekly classes booking online is useful, but you can just turn up and pay on the door. You can also get a discount on all our weekly meditation classes by buying a Series Ticket online.

Do I have to wait for the next series of classes to begin?

No, please feel free to drop in whenever you like. Attending the entire series of classes is highly beneficial, as each class builds on the next. However, each class is taught in such a way that if you only attend one class, you will derive benefit from it.

Will I have to sit on the floor?

Although some classes do have the option to sit on the floor, there are always chairs available. However, If there is a special reason why you need to sit on the floor please let us know and we can reserve a mat for you.

What should I wear?

There are no dress requirements, please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
We do ask that you remove your shoes when entering the meditation room.

What if I am not religious or practice a religion other than Buddhism?

Everyone is welcome to attend.  Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits. Buddhism is a non-evangelical religion. Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith or to none. We make Buddhas teachings available to everyone with the belief that they are practical methods to solve daily problems.

I have never meditated before, are these classes suitable for me?

Yes, classes are open to everyone regardless of experience. Instructions on how to do the meditations are provided by the teacher who will also guide you through the meditation. If you do struggle with the meditation you can always just sit there and relax for a while!

To solve our human problems, and enable us to find everlasting peace and happiness, Buddha gave the most profound teachings for us as practical advice

- Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Buddhist master Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaching dharma at a Kadamap Festival