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SEBASTOPOL FRIENDS OF TIBETAN CULTURE
November 29 - December 8, 2024
Saturday November 30th 3-5pm
"Ritual: Four Armed Chenrezig Empowerment
(Buddha of Compassion)"
Soft Medicine Upstairs Loft
186 N Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
The purpose of the empowerment is to establish a close relationship with Chenrezig and to benefit from his almighty power of compassion. In this era of violence and mental instability, the blessing of Chenrezig is highly sought after, as it helps one to become more peaceful and compassionate, even with the state of current events.
The empowerment will also initiate one into the mantra of Avalokitshevara:
OM MANI PADME HUM
which contains the essence of all 84,000 volumes of Buddha's teaching.
Suggested donation $20 or more!
Friday December 6th 6-8pm
Tibetan Monk's Lecture and meditation: Motivation, Proper Actions and Dedication
Downstairs Studio at Soft Medicine
186 N Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
The monks return for a final blessing! This lecture and meditation will cover Motivations, Proper Actions, and Dedications. This session will be helpful to “seal in” the teachings, meditations, and empowement from last weekend.
Suggested donation $20 or more!
The purpose of the tour is to raise funds to preserve Tibetan culture and educational supplies, teachers, buildings, maintenance, and outreach at Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in the Tibetan Refugee Settlement at Mundgod, India.
*Dana - The first thing the Buddha often taught to lay followers was the practice of Dana or generosity. The teachings of the Dharma are considered priceless – beyond material value – and thus have been offered in exchange for modest support since the time of the Buddha. Monks and nuns offer spiritual and religious guidance to the lay community, who in turn offer material support in the way of food, medicine, shelter and funding. When we give in this fashion from the heart we feel a natural sense of joy, connection, and belonging.
Please give generously! Help preserve Tibetan Culture and bring exquisite events to our communities.
Special Thanks to:
The Sebastopol Friends of Tibetan Culture is a group of volunteers with a mission to share the cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet with our local community. Our purpose is to enrich our community by providing a direct experience of Tibetan culture and spirituality.
November 29th, 30th & December 1st, 2nd
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
and
December 6th & December 8th, 2024
(Friday & Sunday)
The New Tour of Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse will visit Sebastopol to share their message of Peace and Joy during those uncertain times.
Friday November 29th 3-5pm
"Lecture: The Four Noble Truths"
Soft Medicine Upstairs Loft
186 N Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
The Teaching of Buddha on Suffering, the Causes of Suffering, the End of Suffering, and the Path to Freedom.
Short Question & Answer session at end.
Suggested donation $20 or more!
Sunday December 1st 3-5pm
"Chenrezig Meditation"
Soft Medicine 186 N Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
Instruction on meditation and practice for Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion.
Suggested donation $20 or more !
Sunday December 8th 4-5:30pm
"Group Healing with Tibetan Monks"
Energy Wave Center®
120 Pleasant Hill Avenue North • Suite 330
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Tantric Purification, Cleansing and Protection Ritual of Vajravidarin
Please get tickets on the website Energy Wave Center $35
