Free Public talk on Death, Dying and events after death.
Death,
the final and inescapable event of our life. We know it is inevitable
but are we prepared to deal with this event? Most of us would like to
carry on with our daily activities and just sweep that morbid subject
under the carpet and adopt the ostrich attitude. But when death is
staring at us in our face, we will panic and become terribly fearful
because of the unknown that we will go through.
Fear
of the unknown, together with clinging to our past familiar
surroundings and people in the face of imminent death will cause
tremendous amount of distress. Because, no one, and nothing will be able
to help, delay or stop you from dying. This stressful mental condition
will precisely lead us to the cycle of rebirth, old age, illness and
death. Just like downloading driving directions prior to setting off on
our road journey, it is better to learn all we can about death and dying
during our life so that when death arrives, we will face it with
confidence and for some who is well prepared, with joy in anticipation
of final liberation.
Joy,
because for the successful and dedicated practitioners, death marks the
end of suffering and the beginning of ultimate joy. Not only will one
have the chance of ultimate enlightenment at the moment of our death,
but also when one has the right attitude and outlook of this life, we
will not waste our precious human life on frivolous mundane activities
but will concentrate on activities that will benefit ourselves and all
others.
His
Eminence Choeje Ayang Rinpoche, will be giving us a talk on dying,
death and Bardo (Intermediate state). He will inform us on the process
of death and what will happen to us after death. At the same time he
will tell us what can be done during our life so that we will be able to
face this inevitable final event fearlessly with confidence.
In the 8th century Buddha Amitabha transmitted Phowa practice, the transference of consciousness, to Padmasambhava. Since then, this practice had been passed from Guru to
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Executive Airport Plaza Airport Hotel
Milarepa Empowerment
Milarepa
is one of the most celebrated spiritual teachers of all time. He was
not only an eminent leader of the Kagyu lineage, but also a very
important teacher for all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Redeemed
from a life of evil, Milarepa became one of the most revered saints of
all time. Known for his penetrating insights, wry sense of humour and
ability to render any lesson into spontaneous song, Milarepa wandered
the rugged terrain of eleventh century Tibet and Nepal guiding countless
followers along the Buddhist path through his songs of liberation.
Ayang
Rinpoche was one of Milarepa’s close disciples named Repa Shiwa O.
Therefore there is a very close connection between his Guru and disciple
that extends through nearly 1000 years.
Which
makes it all the more poignant when Ayang Rinpoche will bestow Milarepa
Empowerment to us in Vancouver. Afterall, how often would we get an
opportunity to receive Milarepa Empowerment from his close disciple.
Venue : Amitabha Foundation Center
Time: 10am- 12am Empowerment
2pm - 5pm Milarepa Tsog
Fee: $50
Guru Dragpo Empowerment
Guru
Dragpo, a wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche, is a fierce protector of the
Dharma and a destroyer of obstacles on the path to enlightenment. This
practice is especially beneficial for removing obstacles transforming
negative conditions into wisdom light.
Venue: Amitabha Foundation Center
Time: 10am – 12 am Empowerment
2pm - 5pm Teaching
Fee: $50
Please register for the teachings and the free talk at your earliest convenience by sending email to amitabhafoundation.vancouver@gmail.com
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