The Power of Love to Transform the World
When we have a strong loving mind, our whole experience of the world changes. In addition, others feel this change and respond to it. In this very real sense, love has the power to transform our world.
Buddha Maitreya is the embodiment of the loving kindness of all the Buddhas. The empowerment is a blissful guided meditation that connects us to Maitreya’s enlightened love, giving us great power in our spiritual development.
In the commentary we will learn the special brief practice of Buddha Maitreya, in which, through identifying strongly with this Buddha’s qualities, we nurture them within ourselves. In this way we begin to become someone whose love transforms the world.
This event is suitable for everyone.
To Register: at this point, please register at the door.
Cost: $65 for whole weekend ($60 for early registration by Dec 2nd, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
$55 for Saturday only ($50 for early registration by Dec 2nd, students, seniors 62+, and unemployed)
Free for Benefactor Level Members.
Includes Saturday lunch.
Schedule:
Saturday
Empowerment: 10am - 12pm (note: please arrive by 9:45am)
Group Picture: 12-12:15pm
Lunch will be served
Commentary: 2-3:30 pm
Sunday
Retreat Session 1: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Retreat Session 2: 3:00pm -4:15pm, including Q&A time
5:30-7:30pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chogden
Gen Kelsang Chogden is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.
Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
She is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.