Heart Jewel
Empowerment of Dorje Shugden

Sat, Nov 21:   10:30 am – 4:00 pm

On this special Saturday, our Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Jindak will grant the blessing empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden, Our Dharma Protector.

Buddhas manifest in many different aspects in order to benefit living beings, for example, as Avalokiteshvara to help us develop compassion, or as Manjushri to help us develop wisdom. And to help living beings overcome their obstacles and gather the necessary outer and inner conditions for practice, they manifest as a Dharma Protector. Dorje Shugden is the special Dharma Protector of our Kadampa Buddhist tradition. For us, he is the same nature as the Wisdom Buddha, Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of our lineage. By relying on him we receive special blessings and protection that enable us to progress swiftly along the spiritual path. Venerable Geshe Kelsang has said that he owes all his spiritual success to the blessings of Dorje Shugden.

During the commentary Gen Jindak will explain how we can rely upon Dorje Shugden in our daily life and meditation practice. By coming under the care of this compassionate enlightened Dharma Protector, we feel we have a powerful friend and spiritual ally guiding and protecting us in all things. In particular the practice of Dorje Shugden gives us a special skill in transforming obstacles into our spiritual training. Understanding the nature and function of Dorje Shugden will naturally enhance our understanding and appreciation of the special alchemy that is the essence of our Modern Buddhist tradition.

Everyone welcome!

“A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice … These Protectors have great power to protect Buddhadharma and its practitioners, but the extent to which we receive help from them depends upon our faith and conviction in them … If we rely upon Dorje Shugden with unwavering faith he will care for us just like a father caring for his children.”

– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Heart Jewel

What is an Empowerment?

An empowerment is a special transmission of insight and experience – a beautiful guided meditation during which we receive the blessings of a particular Buddha and make a personal connection. We can become confident in our own potential for inner peace, positive energy, inspiration, and authentic joy.

Schedule:

10:30 am – 11:00 am    Registration & Refreshments
11:00 am – 1:00 pm    Empowerment
Vegetarian lunch provided
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm    Commentary
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm    Guided Heart Jewel chanted prayers

$65 ($55 by Nov 19) includes a vegetarian lunch
Standard & Plus members: $50 ($40 by Nov 19)

Gen Kelsang Jindak has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. Ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2003, she was given the name Kelsang Jindak, which means “Fortunate Benefactor”. She has many years of experience teaching and volunteering at Kadampa Centers around the U.S. Gen Jindak has a clear, joyful teaching style and presents Kadampa Buddhism practically, for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.

If you cancel 24 hours prior to the start of the event we will refund all except 25%. If you cancel on, or after, the event, no refunds are given. Exceptions may be made in circumstances such as sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to ad@meditateinfortlauderdale.org within 2 weeks of the end of the Event. Any non-refunded fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.

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