Gyuto Vajrayana Center

Special August & September Programs

Turning the Wheel of Dharma

The King of the Prayer

Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm - 8 pm

Buddha Shakyamuni gave his first teaching to his five disciples in Saranath after he gained Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya.

We invite al the members and friends to join this special prayer The King of Prayers and dedicate for all sentient beings.  Participants can bring flowers and candles for offerings.

One Day Vajrasattva Practice

Sunday, Aug. 31 at 9:00 am - 5.00 pm

The Vajrasattva practice is the most powerful purification practice in daily life.  If one practice sincerely with the correct motivation, all the negatives we have accumulated in this life and previous lives can be removed.  We will be reciting and chanting the Vajrasattva mantra.

Please bring your mala.  Lunch will be provided and we request $25.00 donation per person.  Please register by email:info@gyutocenter.org or call: (408) 926 9430

Ven. Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen

Teachings on

“Seven Points Mind Training” by Geshe Chekawa

Schedules:

Friday, Sept. 12

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat. & Sun. Sept. 13 - 14

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Venerable Geshe Gyaltsen la is the spiritual director and founder of Thubten Dhargye Ling in Long Beach and has also been on the Board of Directors of the Gyuto Center since the Center began 2001.

Geshe-la is known for his great compassion and personal warmth; yet he retains a very traditional and uncompromising approach to teaching the Dharma. His strength of vision and devotion to his practice transcend time and culture, and he continues to inspire his students with the legacy he has brought from Tibet.

Geshe Chekawa's Seven Point Mind Training is one of the best-known sets of instructions for mind training and taking and sending.  The Seven Points comprise a complete practice, with instructions and guidance that cover all the essential points of Mahayana Buddhism.

The actual instruction for guiding the disciple is given in seven points

1. Explaining the preliminaries as a basis for the practice

2. The actual practice, training in the awakening mind

3. Transforming adverse circumstances into the path to enlightenment

4. The integrated practice of a single lifetime

5. The measure of having trained the mind

6. The commitments of mind training

7. The precepts of mind training

Everyone is most welcome to attend the Geshe Gyaltsen's teaching and it is free.  However, any amount of donation will be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of Geshe la and his attendant's airfare.  If you are planning to attend the weekend teaching, please register by email: info@gyutocenter.org or phone (408) 9269430  

Thank you

GYUTO VAJRAYANA CENTER

1439 Old Piedmont Rd. San Jose, CA  95132

Tel: (408) 926-9430 / Fax: (408) 272-1275

Email:info@gyutocenter.org

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