The Most Venerable Gonjang Rinpoche and a host of lamas,
August 1–8 at the Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles.
Public Events (2000)
August 1, Friday, 7 p.m. — T'hroma Empowerment
This practice is unsurpassed in its capacity to heal and bring about realization of the true nature of mind.
August 2, Saturday, 7 p.m. — Medicine Buddha Empowerment
Through the diligent application of this practice, we are able to strengthen our love and compassion, and thus our capacity to heal.
August 2, Saturday, 7 p.m. — Lion-Faced Dakini Empowerment
A very powerful method for removing obstacles and increasing our longevity on the path to realization.
August 4, Monday, 7 p.m. — Healing Ceremony
This ceremony may be of tremendous benefit to those suffering from serious medical or psychological conditions.
August 5, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. — Vajrakilaya Empowerment
This practice is considered one of the most powerful for removing obstacles, for dispelling the forces hostile to compassion and wisdom, and for purifying spiritual pollution in these degenerating times.
August 7, Thursday, 7 p.m. — Ceremony for the Dead
A ceremony performed on behalf of the deceased to dispel obstacles to their present and future well-being. Bring a picture of the deceased, along with an offering of any amount. All photos will be offered in a purification fire, and the names of the deceased will be read.
August 8, Friday, 7 p.m. — Healing Ceremony
This ceremony may be of tremendous benefit to those suffering from serious medical or psychological conditions.
T'hroma Events — Residential Retreat
Retreat, food, lodging, and public events. Members: $525. Non-members: $625. All residential retreatants must pre-register by July 25.
Non-Residential Retreat
Retreat and public events. Members: $425. Non-members: $495. Suggested donation for empowerments: $35. Healing/Death Ceremony: $20.
All events are part of the 9th Annual T'hroma Drub-Chod, sponsored by Chagdud Gonpa T'hondup Ling under the auspices of H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and the Venerable Lama Chodak Gyatso Nubpa.
Event location: The Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles, 3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. For additional information, please call 323-953-0110 or go to the Thondup Ling site.
May all beings benefit!