Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment with Kelsang Tsodog

The programme combines an introduction to the ceremony with time to practise afterwards. You can book Saturday on its own or stay with the complete two-day programme.

Kelsang Tsodog leads this gathering around Buddha Shakyamuni in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. An empowerment is a guided meditation ceremony centred on receiving blessings and encouragement within that tradition. You can join even if meditation or Buddhism is new to you.

Saturday opens with meditation, followed by the empowerment and teachings on the Liberating Prayer. The day closes with Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers and a tsog offering, a shared ritual offering in this tradition. Sunday continues with two retreat sessions.

Saturday costs CHF 60; the complete event costs CHF 80. Book through Centro Menla. The venue is Centro Menla, Via Cittadella 8, Locarno. No previous meditation or Buddhist experience is needed.

• Kelsang Tsodog

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  Kelsang Tsodog is a Buddhist nun who teaches Kadampa Buddhism at Centro Menla and leads this empowerment.

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