NYC Special Events with Lama Kunga Rinpoche and Khenpo Kunga Dondup Water Purification Ceremony & Kago* Khenpo Kunga Dondup DATE: Monday, October 21 TIME: 7 pm to 8:30 pm LOCATION: 219 W 19th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues), NYC Suggested donation: $50 Khenpo Kunga Dondup, originally from the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang and director of Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute in Pokhara, Nepal will perform the Kago and Water Purification. These ceremonies and accompanying meditations and liturgies are of the same order of healing and motivation as the Healing Cho. The effect of clarity and openness has been described by those who have done both ceremonies. *Kago with Water Purification: Kago removes hindrances or obstacles to the participant's life and spiritual practice. Performed by a qualified Lama, this ancient Vajrakilaya ritual is effective for clearing obstacles. Khenpo Kunga Dondup has specialized in this powerful obstacle allaying practice and completed the multimillion mantra retreats. He has studied the dances, mandalas, and esoteric symbolism of the Vajrakilaya Tantra in Tibet, Mustang and with His Holiness the Sakya Trizin. While performing this puja for us, the lineage prayer of all great masters starting from Guru Rinpoche are recited before this ritual specific to removing one's obstructions are performed. The water purification occurs at the completion of the ceremony and does not require any special dress. Seating will be on the floor, and chairs are available for those who need them. Naga Buddha Meditation Empowerment Lama Kunga Rinpoche DATE: Monday October 21 TIME: 8:30 pm LOCATION: 219 W 19th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), NYC Suggested Donation to the Lama: $30 or more Lama Kunga Rinpoche will confer the empowerment and instruction in the Naga Buddha meditation and offering practice. These practices not only bring one's own and others happiness but gives one the tools to attain the higher states of insight and equanimity. Rinpoche needs little introduction. Recognized at birth in Tibet as the reincarnation of Sevan Repa, Milarepa' s heart student, Rinpoche was raised as a leader of one the most strict and respected monasteries in Tibet: Ngor Monastery. HH the Dalai Lama chose Kunga Rinpoche as one of the first 4 Lamas to be sent to America in 1961. Having lived, studied and taught here for most of his life he is a precious treasure offering us these ancient efficacious teachings in easily understandable language. Empowerment & Explanatory Teachings on Black Manjushri Lama Kunga Rinpoche, assisted by Khenpo Kunga Dondup DATE: Tuesday, October 22nd TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: Tibet House, 22 West 15th St., New York 10011 (between 5th & 6th Avenues) Suggested donation: $30 or more Lama Kunga Rinpoche, assisted by Khenpo Kunga Dondup as ritual attendant will offer the empowerment and explanatory teachings on Black Manjushri at Tibet House 22 W.15th street (between 5th and 6th avenues) at 7pm. This is a very rare practice that in olden times was only offered within the walls of Sakya Monastery. It is a powerful purification meditation practice that cuts the very root of suffering. Rinpoche will offer an extensive meditation instruction (*sadhana*) that he has translated. This teaching is suitable for those who want practice traditional Buddhist meditation. FOR MORE INFO: Zangdokpalri Foundation | | asianarts108@gmail.com |
About The Vikramasila Foundation and Palden Sakya Centers for Buddhist study are run under the auspices of His Holiness Sakya Trizin and under the direction of Khenpo Pema Wangdak.	Dharma Centers There are Palden Sakya Centers are located in the Americas and Europe. See here for locations and contact information.	Calendar See our calendar for all upcoming events. Khenpo Lama Pema Wangdak travels and teaches extensively around the world. Stop by or give us a call if you are near any of our centers. We hope you are able to participate in our programs.