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The Friendly Letter and Initiation of Black Manjushri

  • Dechen LA, Sakya Samten Ling 220 Pier Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90405 United States (map)

The Friendly Letter

10:30am - 1:00pm

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practise the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom. To elucidate the text Lama Jampa will teach according to the detailed commentary The Telescope of Wisdom by Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

Initiation of Black Manjushri

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Lama Jampa will give the initiation of Black Manjushri. This initiation belongs to the famed Golden Dharmas of the Sakya tradition. The system of meditation on the black form of Manjushri, the embodiment of wisdom, is especially valued as a remedy to many obstacles that can confront us in dharma practice and work.

*Please note that in order to attend this teaching one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of Taking Refuge.

For further details see the local website.