Ven. Robina Courtin: Year-End Purification
Join Lhagsam’s annual tradition: A final talk by Venerable Robina Courtin on the urgency of a regular purification practice.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 30
TIME: 7.00 – 8.00 pm CET
WHERE: Teacher online on Zoom – see below for disclaimer
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
REGISTRATION: Please register here.
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Based on a deep understanding of the functions of karma, Ven. Robina will explain the purification practice and elements of the guru yoga on Guru Vajrasattva; especially how it’s rooted in the application on the four opponent powers: First, we take refuge, we rely on our trustworthy teacher, the Buddha, and the path he showed us. Then we regret all our negative actions, which only create obstacles on our path. Next, we apply the remedy; in this practice it is the recitation of the Vajrasattva mantra. To conclude, we apply the power of resolve; we make a pledge to do our best not to do these negative actions again.
Please notice: Ven. Robina might ask us to do the actual practice ourselves once she leaves at 8 pm. In this case, a Lhagsam facilitator will lead the practice. It is up to you to decide whether you’ll stay for this section.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Ven. Robina Courtin, Australian-born, has a powerhouse personality and has been a Buddhist nun for nearly 40 years. Well known for her work with people in prisons, Ven. Robina’s life and work is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Chasing Buddha“. She teaches full time around the world at the centers of her teachers’ organization, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Read more.
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