Cittamani Tara Outer Initiationwith H.E. Choden Rinpoche
Sunday, May 17 10:00am – 1:00pm Ananda Dharma Center Le Petit Trianon, Recital Hall 72 North 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112 Pre-requisites
A Highest Yoga Tantra Initiation: Heruka, Yamantaka, Kalachakra, etc. Commitments Cittamani Tara Guru Yoga. Daily, for life. New student can take Cittamani Tara as a blessing and no pre-requisites needed. |
H.E. Choden Rinpoche
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Vow Ceremony
H.E. Choden Rinpoche will conduct a ceremony of Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows on Saturday, May 17th, during the Cittamani Tara Outer initiation. Rinpoche will indicate when it is time to leave for those not attending the full Cittamani Tara initiation.
Students may newly take Refuge or Bodhisattva Vows or renew their existing vows. If you have never taken Refuge Vows, or never received a refuge name from Rinpoche, and would like to participate in the Refuge Vow Ceremony and receive a refuge name, please contact us at: [email protected]
Refuge Vows
Refuge in a Buddhist ceremony involves the practitioner's commitment to seeking liberation from suffering. The triple gem in which one takes refuge is the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings/path), and the Sangha (community of monks and nuns). Refuge in the Three Jewels is what makes one a Buddhist.
Bodhisattva Vows
A Bodhisattva is one who has resolved to gain enlightenment in order to bringing lasting happiness to all sentient beings. To implement and engage in the activities of a Bodhisattva, one takes the precious Bodhisattva Vow. The effort to maintain these vows leads to greater mindfulness and awareness, provides guidance on which actions to avoid and which to undertake, and cultivates boundless compassion and a decrease of self-centered attitudes.
H.E. Choden Rinpoche will conduct a ceremony of Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows on Saturday, May 17th, during the Cittamani Tara Outer initiation. Rinpoche will indicate when it is time to leave for those not attending the full Cittamani Tara initiation.
Students may newly take Refuge or Bodhisattva Vows or renew their existing vows. If you have never taken Refuge Vows, or never received a refuge name from Rinpoche, and would like to participate in the Refuge Vow Ceremony and receive a refuge name, please contact us at: [email protected]
Refuge Vows
Refuge in a Buddhist ceremony involves the practitioner's commitment to seeking liberation from suffering. The triple gem in which one takes refuge is the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings/path), and the Sangha (community of monks and nuns). Refuge in the Three Jewels is what makes one a Buddhist.
Bodhisattva Vows
A Bodhisattva is one who has resolved to gain enlightenment in order to bringing lasting happiness to all sentient beings. To implement and engage in the activities of a Bodhisattva, one takes the precious Bodhisattva Vow. The effort to maintain these vows leads to greater mindfulness and awareness, provides guidance on which actions to avoid and which to undertake, and cultivates boundless compassion and a decrease of self-centered attitudes.
Registration
Due to the costs involved in holding the teaching events, printing of supplementary materials and maintaining our center, we are asking this year for a suggested donation of $40. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged for teaching events and empowerment, in order to ensure adequate seating and preparation of supplementary materials.
Print your registration form for the teachings and bring to the event to present at the registration desk when you check in.
Due to the costs involved in holding the teaching events, printing of supplementary materials and maintaining our center, we are asking this year for a suggested donation of $40. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged for teaching events and empowerment, in order to ensure adequate seating and preparation of supplementary materials.
Print your registration form for the teachings and bring to the event to present at the registration desk when you check in.