Our Supreme Unchanging Friend
Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment Weekend
Sat 18 April | Sun 19 April
Join us for a blessed and inspiring weekend when Kelsang Yonchen will grant the special Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and give teachings on how to rely on the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
In an Empowerment we draw closer to Buddha, receiving his special blessings and making a strong connection to him within our heart. By relying upon him we deepen that connection day by day and come to know him as a supreme, unchanging friend.
On Sunday we will engage in a day retreat, becoming familiar with the practice of reliance, so we can continue with it in our daily life.
Both days include a simple vegetarian lunch in our lovely cafe.
Everyone is welcome.
Timetable
Saturday
Empowerment: 11.00 – 13.00
Teaching: 14.30 – 16.00
Sunday
Retreat Session 1: 10.00 – 11.00
Retreat Session 2: 12:00 – 13.00
Retreat Session 3: 14.30 – 15.30
More info:
- Vegetarian Buffet. Vegan and Gluten free catered for
- £55 for Whole Weekend, £40 Saturday Only, £25 Sunday Only including lunch
- Reduced rates for Standard Members, Benefactors free
- No discount for Remote and Rural Members
- Event is in-person Only
- Video screen in Cafe for those with small children
- All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.
- Cancellations up to 24hours prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a 10% admin fee.
Kelsang Yonchen is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen. She has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 14 years.
Yonchen is known for her warm heart, practical wisdom, and clear, accessible teaching style that makes Buddha’s teachings easy to understand and apply in daily life.
