We are practicing the Medicine Buddha in order to attain states of mental and physical health or balance, not merely for our own benefit, but for the benefit of others as well…by doing these practices we actually bless the environment and all beings in that environment. ” Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche from Medicine Buddha Teachings.
This 2 1/2 hour workshop is an introduction to the Medicine Buddha prayer text (sadhana) called “A Stream of Lapis Lazuli” by Namchu Mingyur Dorje. This practice is chanted monthly at Columbus KTC as well as at our “home” monastery, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in upstate New York.
Both in-person and Zoom participation will be offered.
It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 to learn from this program. May all beings benefit!
Some topics will include:
– Who is Medicine Buddha
– Learn how to visualize
– Learn his mantra and Tibetan prayer pronunciation
– Learn ritual gestures (mudras) to enrich the practice
We also will spend time chanting this beautiful practice for the benefit of all beings.
Everyone is invited to attend due to Medicine Buddha’ aspirations.
ABOUT CATHY LHAMO: Cathy Lhamo Jackson has been practicing spiritual disciplines for more than 40 years. She has been involved with Tibetan Buddhism since the 1980s and has received transmission of the Medicine Buddha practice from the Very Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche and others. She was authorized to teach the Medicine Buddha Sadhana by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
Handouts:
- KTD Booklet of Medicine Buddha text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6gkwbibuoe2mqap/Menla-KTD-Book.pdf?dl=0
- Class outline:
ABOUT TICKETS: Our Columbus KTC Facebook event listing for this event says tickets are free, but we would appreciate a donation to benefit Columbus KTC’s operations fund during this time. Although we are suggesting a $10 donation, you can donate as little as $1 – it is all appreciated!
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE financial means, or have difficulty registering online, please write lamakathy@columbusktc.org and she will register you at no cost. Students must have an internet connection, email capability, and download the Zoom application in order to attend. Zoom software is available here: https://zoom.us
Can’t attend but want to help KTC’s operations fund?
Hop over to our KTC donations page at this link: