Public Talk on Friday, May 18, 2018
The Compassion of Daily Life
Our busy world doesn’t always give us time to slow down and really spend time with one another; loneliness and alienation can occur even when we are “connected” through our seemingly ever-present electronic tools and social media sites.
How can we reach across the gap and meet one another with kindness? By awakening our natural capacity for love and compassion. This talk introduces us to Buddhist teachings on compassion.
Weekend Teaching on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2018
Path of Compassion: Bringing Our Love to Life
During the weekend seminar, Lama Karma will teach us further methods of meditation on compassion including altruism practice (“Sending and Receiving”) and the mantra practice of Chenrezig, Bodhisattva of Compassion. Through teaching, empowerment and blessings, Lama Karma will introduce us to our inner compassionate nature and help us actualize it in our everyday lives.
During the Saturday afternoon session, Lama Karma will offer Refuge and the Chenrezig empowerment. Refuge is required to attend the empowerment. If you are interested in taking Refuge, please send an email to Lama Kathy at lamakathy@columbusktc.org.
About Lama Karma Drodul
Lama Karma Drodul is Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s principal attendant and assistant. As a youth, Lama Karma excelled in all aspects of dharma study and Thrangu Rinpoche sent him to the U.S. to deepen his understanding of the dharma under the tutelage of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. In March 2004, Lama Karma completed his first, and in February 2008 his second, traditional three-year, three-month retreat under Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karme Ling Retreat Center. He now is one of the Drubpons (retreat masters) at Karme Ling and travels to centers throughout North America to teach. He is the author of Amrita of Eloquence: A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
Cost
Date |
Member |
Non-Member |
Sponsor |
Friday Night Public Talk Only |
$7.00 | $7.00 | Included |
Full Weekend including Public Talk |
$60.00 | $75.00 |
$125.00 or higher |
Individual Sessions |
$20.00 | $25.00 |
Included |
Empowerment |
$25.00 | $25.00 |
$25.00 |
Refuge | No fee | No fee |
No fee |
Schedule
Activity |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Session 1 |
Friday, May 18 |
7:00 pm |
King Avenue Church |
Session 2 |
Saturday, May 19 |
10:00 am to Noon |
|
Session 3 |
Saturday, May 19 |
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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Session 4 | Sunday, May 20 |
10:00 am to Noon |
Tifereth Israel |
Session 5 |
Sunday, May 20 |
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Please be aware that the Komen Race for the Cure is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 19th. The race runs near the King Avenue Church so please be aware of race route.
Hiking with Lama Karma and Lama Tom
Friends and members of Columbus KTC are invited to go hiking with Lama Karma and Lama Tom Broadwater at Old Man’s Cave on Friday, May 18th, late morning. For more details, please contact Lama Tom at tomb2784@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed during Lama Karma’s teaching weekend
A few helping hands are needed to assist with the following activities during Lama Karma’s teaching weekend:
- Meet at Tiferth Lower Social Hall on Tuesday, May 15th after the Chenrezig Practice (around 8 pm) to pack up cushions and shrine supplies.
- Meet at King Ave Methodist Church on Friday, May 18th at 5:30 pm to help set up for the Friday Night Public Talk with Lama Karma.
- Help pack up cushions and shrine items after the Saturday afternoon refuge ceremony and empowerment at King Ave Church on May 19th.
- Meet at Tifereth Israel on Sunday morning, May 20th at 9 am to unpack the truck and set up for the Sunday teachings with Lama Karma.
- Serve tea to Lama Karma before the Public Talk on Friday, May 18th and/or before the teaching events on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. No experience needed – just a desire to help support this event!
If you are able to volunteer, please contact Stacey at ad@columbusktc.org.
Interviews with Lama Karma
Sign up for a personal interview with Lama Karma. This is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Tibetan Buddhist Lama to ask questions about your practice or Buddhist teachings or for general advice. If you would like to schedule an interview with Lama Karma, please contact director@columbusktc.org:
Saturday, May 19th
- 9:00 am – 9:10 am
- 9:10 am – 9:20 am
- 9:20 am – 9:30 am
- 9:30 am – 9:40 am
- 9:40 am – 9:50 am
- 9:50 am – 10:00 am
Sunday, May 20th
- 9:00 am – 9:10 am
- 9:10 am – 9:20 am
- 9:20 am – 9:30 am
- 9:30 am – 9:40 am
- 9:40 am – 9:50 am
- 9:50 am – 10:00 am
Refuge with Lama Karma
Lama Karma will be offering refuge on Saturday, May 19th at 2:30 pm. If you would like to take refuge, please send an email to Lama Kathy at lamakathy@columbusktc.org.
Thank you! May all beings benefit!
NOTE: Our regular Sunday morning intro classes and other programs at Tifereth Israel are canceled on Sunday, May 20th. Our regular schedule will resume the following weekend.
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