Online Program

Schedule

Friday, Sept 11, 2020	4:00-5:00pm	Sojong (for Ordained only)
	7:00-8:30pm	Introductory Talk with Gen Lhadron
Saturday, Sept 12 2020	9am-10am	Meditation with Amy Peng
	11am-1:00pm	Empowerment with Gen Kelsang Rigpa
	1:30-2:30pm	Zoom with California Sangha
	3-4:30pm	Teaching with Gen Kelsang Rigpa
	5:15-6:00pm	Heart Jewel
Sunday, Sept 13, 2020	9-10am	Meditation with Amy Peng
	11:00am-12:30pm	Teaching with Gen Kelsang Rigpa
	1:00-2:00pm	Zoom with California Sangha
	2:30-4pm	Teaching with Gen Kelsang Rigpa

What is an Empowerment?

An empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we connect to a Buddha’s enlightened mind, in this case Dorje Shugden’s enlightened mind. By receiving these inspiring blessings, our own potential for wisdom, love, and spiritual power grows as we gain the confidence and conditions we need to make progress on the spiritual path. Through the power of Dorje Shugden’s protection, blessings and special care we can definitely realize the greatest meaning of this precious human life.

Who is Dorje Shugden?

Dorje Shugden is the Dharma Protector. He is a manifestation of all Buddhas’ wisdom and compassion. He is our supreme spiritual friend, protecting our personal experience of Dharma, and helping to transform the conditions of our life into the spiritual path. He is a powerful being who helps us in ways both seen and unseen so that we can become the confident, positive and beneficial person we wish to be.

Video Recordings of Sessions

Will be available online for those who have registered for 1 week after the end of the Festival until 4pm on Sept 20.

Audio Recordings

Audio recordings may be pre-ordered when you are registering. The recordings only include the teaching sessions, including the empowerment talk, but not the morning meditations. Audio recordings can be purchased up to October 13, 2020. **PLEASE NOTE: You may purchase recordings only for sessions you’ve registered for.**

Sadhanas

The following sadhanas will be used during the celerbation: Prayers for Meditation, Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide, Wishfulfilling Jewel, Heart Jewel, and Geshe-la’s Long Life Prayers. If you would like to purchase any of these in advance, please visit Tharpa.com/us. These sadhanas are available both as booklets and as e-booklets.