How to awaken your Buddha nature – 1000 armed Avalokiteshvara empowerment

Description

Discover the transformative power of compassion.

Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha of Compassion, and receiving his blessing empowerment is a powerful way to awaken your own potential for limitless love and kindness.

This course is a unique opportunity to connect with this beautiful practice, guided by experienced teacher Gen Kelsang Leksang.

The empowerment and teachings are accessible and open to everyone.

The empowerment ceremony is a beautiful, guided meditation that gives us special blessings to connect with Avalokiteshvara’s enlightened qualities, especially his profound compassion. 

This will be followed by a clear and inspiring commentary on the practice, where Gen Kelsang Leksang will explain how to engage in these these powerful meditations and how to integrate them into your daily life. 

Learn how to open your heart to others, overcome feelings of frustration and anger, and become a true source of peace and happiness in the world. This day is not just about listening; it’s about experiencing a profound inner shift and learning to live with a deeper sense of purpose and connection.

Join us at KMC Birmingham for a day that will leave you feeling refreshed, and empowered to make a positive difference. The teachings will be clear, practical, and filled with wisdom that you can apply immediately.

Everyone is welcome. This is a perfect way to spend a Saturday, investing in your own inner peace and the well-being of others. We look forward to welcoming you to this special event.

Schedule

• Empowerment: 10.30 – 12.30pm
• Lunch: 12.30 – 2pm
• Teaching: 2 – 3.30pm

The day will be followed by an optional 2 day Nyungnay retreat 12th-13th April (click for details)

The Teacher

The teacher of this class is Gen Kelsang Leksang, she has been an ordained Buddhist nun for 18 years. She has been studying under the guidance of the meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 20 years and was first appointed as resident teacher at KMC Birmingham in 2007.  

Known for her caring and positive manner, she has the ability to inspire people to improve their own lives by showing how Buddha’s teachings are relevant to the experiences of modern-day people. 

Where is it?

Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham. 44 Blucher Street, Birmingham, B1 1QJ.

When is it?

Saturday 11th April 

10.30am-3.30pm

How much does it cost?

• £25 advance booking (£30 on the door) 
• Members: £17.50
• Benefactors: Free
• Or why not consider a membership which includes multiple weekly classes and weekend workshops for only £35/month? 

Everybody welcome