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SUMMARY:Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso\, A Buddhist Master for Our Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of deep inspiration and celebration of our founder Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, with videos of his life and accomplishments\, refreshments and community. \nFrom a humble monk to a world-renowned Buddhist meditation master\, we can all see reflections of our own spiritual potential through accounts of his dedication\, compassionate actions and kindness. Through his profound yet practical teachings of Buddhism for modern people\, we meet Venerable Geshe Kelsang in our heart and can become continually inspired by him. \n7:00-8:30pm\n7pm - Refreshments\n7:30 - Video presentation of Venerable Geshe-la's life & accomplishments \nFREE EVENT
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/venerable-geshe-kelsang-gyatso-a-buddhist-master-for-our-time/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:NKT - IKBU International - Spring Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center.   Conishead Priory\, Ulverston\, United Kingdom\nBUDDHA AMITAYUS EMPOWERMENT AND TEACHINGS ON EIGHT VERSES OF TRAINING THE MIND\n\nwith Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\n\n\nThrough this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus\, the Buddha of long life\, wisdom and merit. \n\n\nThen\, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind\, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life into opportunities for developing authentic love and compassion\, and for finding true and lasting happiness. \n'If everyone were to practise cherishing others\, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.' \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The New Eight Steps to Happiness \nMany people experience the Festival in person\, but many also attend the Festival online. If you want to attend the festival online\n\nCheck out the online registration options on this page. Learn More - visit the page. 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/spring-festival-2026-nkt-ikbu-international/
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SUMMARY:Fearless Wisdom: The Blessing Empowerment of Arya Tara
DESCRIPTION:This empowerment is a sublime guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with Arya Green Tara and gain insight on how to rely on her blessings in our spiritual practice. \nArya Tara is a female Buddha\, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all enlightened beings. “Tara” means rescuer; if we rely on Tara with strong faith she will care for us throughout this life and all our future lives. \nThe event includes the blessing empowerment of Arya Green Tara\, instructions on how to receive her enlightened care and blessings in our daily life\, and the opportunity to engage in group practice to strengthen our connection to Tara.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/fearless-wisdom-the-blessing-empowerment-of-arya-tara/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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