Ven. Khenpo Choephel will be sharing Phowa teachings on Saturday June 11, and the Amitayus Empowerment on Sunday June 12. Following the teachings on Saturday there will also be an opportunity for individuals to take the Bodhisattva Vow with Khenpo Choephel. The Saturday teaching will be shared on Zoom, the Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and Sunday Empowerment are in-person only. Sunday afternoon Amitayus practice will be shared on Zoom. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday June 11, 2022
9am-12pm: Teachings on Phowa
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony to follow teachings - Khenpo has indicated that aspirants should bring an offering for the Three Jewels (flowers, fruit, etc)

Sunday June 12, 2022
10am-12pm: Empowerment of Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Lives
12-1:30pm: Sangha vegetarian potluck lunch
1:30pm-4pm:  Buddha Amitayus practice

Suggested donation is $30 for one day or $50 for both days. Your donations will support TRTCC’s many teaching and cultural events year round.  No one will be turned away from Dharma teachings for insufficient funds. Donations may be offered at the center in the donation box or via PayPal (see email for PayPal link).

If you are able to bring a vegetarian dish or snack for lunch on Sunday, please indicate below - thank you!

Your responses will help us plan and prepare for the weekend and are greatly appreciated!

Please note: the CDC has raised Allegheny county community transmission level to HIGH -- we will require masks unless the level is dropped to Medium prior to the 11th.