

Summer Retreat Day: Prayers and Practices for Our Teachers
May 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday, May 29, 2022. 11am-4pm
Summer Retreat Day: Prayers and Practices for Our Teachers
with Yangsi Rinpoche
All are welcome to attend. Onsite and on Zoom. Registration required.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Morning Session: 11-12:30 pm
- Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa): The Guru Puja practice (Lama Chöpa in Tibetan) is a prayer ceremony done in traditional Buddhist communities in the Gelug lineage as a practice of making offerings to and requesting inspiration from the spiritual teacher in order to prepare one’s mind to realize the teachings. As well, this practice is considered a powerful method to restore degenerated vows and commitments. This practice will be chanted in Tibetan, with traditional tunes.
Lunch: 12:30-1:30 pm
- A simple vegetarian lunch will be offered by Maitripa College, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Afternoon Session I: 1:30-2:30pm
- Refuge and bodhicitta, practices for long life
Tea Break: 2:30-3 pm
Afternoon Session II: 3-4pm
- Refuge and bodhicitta, practices for long life
Resource: Pujas by the People (PDF click here to download)
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