Presented by Lama Kathy Wesley and Cathy Lhamo Jackson
Saturday, February 29, 2020
10 a.m. to 12 noon – Refuge Vow Talk by Lama Kathy, followed by Refuge Vow ceremony
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Refuge Workshop (How to Keep the Vow)
Location: Center for Pragmatic Buddhism, 1225 Dublin Road (Lower Level), Columbus, OH
Sunday, March 1, 2020
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bodhisattva Vow talk
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony & Workshop (How to Keep the Vow)
Location: KTC Shrine Room at Congregation Tifereth Israel, 1354 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH
What does it mean to take the Refuge Vow and become a Buddhist Practitioner?
The Saturday morning program will cover the basics on why we take the Refuge Vow. After the talk and questions, Lama Kathy will offer the Refuge Vow Ceremony. The Saturday afternoon program will explain how to keep the vow, how to put together a daily practice and a Buddhist shrine.
On Sunday morning, Lama Kathy will explain the significance of the Bodhisattva Vow to free all beings from the ocean of suffering that the Buddha called “samsara.” In the afternoon session, she will give the Bodhisattva Vow and explain how to practice love and compassion in daily life and keep the vow.
This event is open to all. Pre-registration is encouraged.
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Registration Fees
|
Type of Registration |
Fee for Members |
Fee for Non-Members |
Sponsorship |
|
Saturday Program |
Free |
$10 |
$50 or higher and receive a gift from Lama Kathy at the conclusion of each day’s program. |
|
Sunday Program |
Free |
$10 |
Schedule Details
| Day | Time | Location | Activity |
| Saturday, Feb 29 | 10am-12pm | Center for Pragmatic Buddhism | Refuge Talk and Ceremony |
| Saturday, Feb 29 | 1pm-3pm | Center for Pragmatic Buddhism | Refuge Workshop |
| Sunday, March 1 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Congregation Tifereth Israel | Bodhisattva Vow Talk |
| Sunday March 1 | 1pm-2:30pm | Congregation Tifereth Israel | Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony |
Preparations to Attend
Want to read about the Refuge Vow? Download a free booklet by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche here: https://dharmaebooks.org/taking-refuge/
Want to read about the Bodhisattva Vow? Here is a free online article: https://kagyuoffice.org/keeping-the-bodhisattvas-promise/
There are cushions and chairs at the Center for Pragmatic Buddhism, but if you have a favorite cushion you should bring it, along with a pen and paper if you wish to take notes.
Please bring a sack lunch for the Saturday program at Center for Pragmatic Buddhism. Kosher snacks will be provided during break on Sunday at Congregation Tifereth Israel
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