COMPLETED–The EMPOWERMENT of PALDEN LHAMO, will be given by VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 1:00 pm
September 15, 2016 by bhockman
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Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Palden Lhamo at Ewam Choden on Sunday, Sept, 25th. The time is 1:00 p.m. The requested donation is $30.00. Dana (offerings to the Lama and monastic) is separate. This event is open to everyone. Please arrive early to register, and be considerate of neighbors when parking. Directions to Ewam Choden can be found elsewhere on this website.
Palden Lhamo (Shri Devi) is the only female among the Dharmapalas, defenders and protectors of the Buddhadharma and practitioners. It is a great blessing to receive the empowerment of this unique protector.
Completed–SUNDAY, June 26th / EMPOWERMENT OF BLACK DZAMBHALA
June 2, 2016 by admin
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Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the EMPOWERMENT of BLACK DZAMBHALA at Ewam Choden on Sunday, June 26th, 2016.
The starting time is 1:00 p.m. Please arrive earlier to register. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and assisting monastic is separate. There is no prerequisite and everyone is welcome. A practice sadhana will be provided.
The practice of Black Dzambhala brings material wealth to help alleviate poverty as well as to give one the opportunity to practice generosity. Dzambhala also enhances spiritual wealth and personal growth towards ultimate enlightenment. Black Dzambhala, one of the five Dzambhalas, is a manifestation of the compassion of Buddha and the Bodhisattvas. He subdues ego and greed to purify the practitioner and bestow good fortune on the path to enlightenment.
COMPLETED-EMPOWERMENT OF MIYOWA on Sunday, May 29, 2016
May 24, 2016 by admin
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Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the EMPOWERMENT of MIYOWA (in Sanskrit, Achala) at Ewam Choden on Sunday, May 29th. The starting time is 1:00 p.m.
Miyowa, the Immovable One, is a wrathful protector who helps the practitioner remove all types of outer and inner obstacles, including diseases.
The starting time is 1:00 p.m. Please arrive early to register. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and assisting monastic is separate. There is no prerequisite and everyone is welcome. A practice sadhana will be provided.
COMPLETED-EMPOWERMENT OF RED SARASVATI (Yang-Chen Marmo) on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Ewam Choden at 1:00 p.m.
January 15, 2016 by bhockman
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Venerable Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment and practice teachings of Red Sarasvati (Yang chen marmo). This is an empowered from the Sakya lineage. The power of Red Sarasvati brings intelligence and wisdom. The magnetism removes obstacles of ignorance and stupidity. There is no prerequisite. Everyone is welcome. The date is Sunday, February 28, 2016. The time is 1:00 p.m. Please arrive earlier to register at the door. The requested donation is $30.00. Dana (offerings) to the Lama and attending monastics are separate.
Completed—EMPOWERMENT OF CHENREZIG WITH MAHAMUDRA on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Ewam Choden, 1:00 p.n.
January 13, 2016 by bhockman
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The Chenresig with Mahamudra initiation allows one to practice Mahamudra in the context of a Chenresig sadhana.
Rinpoche has endorsed a monthly practice that will be done at Ewam Choden with anyone who has received this particular Empowerment.
A practice text of the Sadhana on great Compassion and Mahamudra will be available at the initiation.
This is an unprecedented chance to deepen your practice of Chenresig with an advanced meditation technique. It is a rare opportunity and not to be missed.
Completed—EMPOWERMENT OF MARICHI (Lhamo Oser Chenma) on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Ewam Choden
December 15, 2015 by bhockman
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Venerable Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment and practice teachings of Marichi (Lhamo Ozer Chenma). There is no prerequisite. Everyone is welcome. The date is Sunday, December 27. The time is 1:00 p.m. Please arrive earlier to register at the door. The requested donation is $30.00. Dana (offerings) the the Lama and attending monastics is separate.
Lhamo Ozer Chenma, the Queen of Light, drives a cart pulled by seven swine. The embodiment of the first rays of dawn, she is invoked by travelers for protection from all hazards of the road.
Her ability to dispel the fears of the night, helps us to confront our fears and violent tendencies.
Completed–EMPOWERMENT OF WHITE UMBRELLA at EWAM CHODEN on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm
November 2, 2015 by bhockman
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VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE WILL KINDLY BESTOW THE EMPOWERMENT OF WHITE UMBRELLA (Sanskrit: Sitar Tapatra, Tibetan: Dug kar). She is known as an emanation of both Avaloktishvara and of Tara and her 1000 heads and 1000 pairs of arms reflect the combined powers of all the Tathagata Buddhas. Her Empowerment and practice give protection from negative emotions, harms, afflictions, diseases, and obstacles. There is no prerequisite. Everyone is welcome. The starting time is 1:00 pm. Please arrive earlier to register at the door. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and attending monastics is separate.
Completed–EMPOWERMENT OF RED TARA at EWAM CHODEN on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
July 18, 2015 by bhockman
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VEN . LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE WILL KINDLY BESTOW THE EMPOWERMENT OF RED TARA ( Drolma Marmo) at EC at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 25th. Red Tara is powerfully beneficial for removing fears and obstacles from our own negativity, and for increasing wealth and longevity.
This empowerment is open to everyone and there’s no preregistration. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and monastic is separate. Please arrive early to register at the door. When parking on the street, please be considerate of our neighbors in this residential area.
Completed–EMPOWERMENT OF MULTI-COLORED GARUDA at EWAM CHODEN on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2015 AT 1:00 pm
July 17, 2015 by bhockman
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VEN. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE WILL KINDLY BESTOW THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE MULTI-COLORED GARUDA (khyung khra). The Garuda gives protection from illnesses and harm by cutting through our defilements. There is no prerequisite and everyone is welcome. Requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and monastics is separate. Please arrive early to register and be considerate of neighbors when parking in the area.
Completed–WHITE MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENT at EWAM CHODEN on SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd at 1:00 pm
July 12, 2015 by bhockman
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Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Empowerment of White Mahakala (Gonpo Yi-Shin Norbu or Wish-fulfilling Tatagata Gem). The White Mahakala is a “wish-granting gem” (that’s a translation of the Tibetan name). He gives all kinds of wealth and prosperity, both material and the highest spiritual. This empowerment is open to everyone. Practice sadhanas will be available. There is a requested donation of $30. Dana (offering to the Lama is separate). The starting time is 1 pm. Please arrive earlier to register at the door. Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood, so please be considerate of the neighbors. We look forward to seeing you here.
