Empowerments
Special Blessing Ceremonies
Empowerments are special ritual ceremonies in which we receive a personal introduction to a particular Buddha and receive their blessings so that we may attain the same qualities as them in the future. Once we have received the blessings of a particular Buddha it is like they become a special, close friend and if we rely upon them we will receive their help and protection. If you have never been to an empowerment before, don't worry, you will be guided in what to do during the actual ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend these ceremonies. Please book if you would like to come along.
Amitayus Empowerment and Retreat
2 & 3 Oct 2010
10am to 5pm each day
Amitayus is the Buddha of long life, merit and wisdom. If we have a long life, abundant merit and the wisdom to use these two wisely, we can definitely attain enlightenment in this lifetime. The greatest obstacles to our spiritual development are ignorance and death. By receiving the blessings of Amitayus and then relying upon him we can protect ourselves from an untimely death and we can also dispel our ignorance.
This empowerment will be followed by a day of guided Amitayus retreat for those who would like to deepen their familiarity with the practice.
The cost for the empowerment is $75 and the cost for the retreat day is $40. a vegetarian lunch is included on both days.