Meet the Buddhas & Prayers for the Deceased - NEW TIME!
Meet the Buddhas
NEW TIME! Saturdays, 3:15 - 4pm
2012, starts 4th Feb, please check specific dates below
Buddhas appear in different aspects to reveal the qualities we need in order to attain inner peace and enlightenment. During these chanted prayers, meet the Buddhas in their various aspects and begin to develop their enlightened qualities in your heart.
4 Feb: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
11 Feb: Vajrapani (Spiritual Power)
18 Feb: Manjushri (Wisdom
25 Feb: Amitayus (Long Life & Merit)
3 March: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
10 March: Green Tara (Swift Rescuer & Wisdom)
17 March: Avalokiteshvara (Compassion)
24 March: Buddha Shakyamuni - as part of Refuge Retreat
31 March: No Meet the Buddhas (Day Retreat)
7 Apr: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
14 Apr: Maitreya (Loving Kindness)
21 Apr: The Great Mother, Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom)
28 Apr: 1,000-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Compassion)
5 May: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
12 May: Medicine Buddha (Healing)
19 May: No Meet the Buddhas (NKT Spring Festival)
26 May: Vajrapani (Spiritual Power)
2 June: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
9 June: Manjushri (Wisdom)
16 June: Amitayus (Long Life & Merit)
23 June: Green Tara (Swift Rescuer & Wisdom)
30 June: No Meet the Buddhas (Day Retreat)
7 July: Prayers for those who have recently died (Powa)
Compassionate Prayers for Those Who Have Recently Died
The 1st Saturday of every month, 3:15 - 4pm
This special Buddhist practice, called Powa Ceremony, is a beautiful and powerful ritual practice drawn from the Buddhist tantras that enables us to benefit the deceased by coming together as a group and making prayers and offerings on their behalf. Then, through the power of our compassionate intention, strong prayer, and concentration on the practice, we transfer the consciousness of the deceased to the Pure Land of the Buddha of Compassion so that they will experience a pure and lasting peace and finally be freed from the painful cycling of suffering and it's causes. Everyone is welcome, please bring an offering of food or flowers if you wish.
