Drawing Closer to the Dharma Protector: Teachings & Meditations on Melodious Drum Long Protector Puja

Friday, 25 September until Sunday, 27 September 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4953 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

“You said ‘I will protect as a wealth of merit for all beings
The sublime stainless essence of the Sugatas’ teachings’
O Hero Manjushri and Yamantaka in a fearsome disguise,
With the strength of a million Dharma Protectors; to you we offer praise”
-Praise to the five lineages of Dorje, Shugden, Kangso

ABOUT THE EVENT

This special weekend event is a rare and precious opportunity to receive commentary to the long protector practice- “Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions- the extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great king Dorje Shugden, in conjunction with Mahakala, Kalarupa, Kalindewi and Other Dharma Protectors” (“Kangso” in Tibetan).

Dorje Shugden is the supreme heart jewel of Dharma protectors and is principally responsible for maintaining the life of the Ganden Oral Lineage instructions. By deepening our way of relying upon him, in dependence upon the instructions contained within Melodious Drum, we can swiftly gather the necessary conditions to gain all the realizations of this profound lineage within this life.

Gen Rigpa will explain the essence of the practice, emphasizing the sadhana of Dorje Shugden; clarify some of the hidden meanings and help us to integrate these insights into our daily reliance upon our protector.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 25
7-8:30pm | Commentary 1

Saturday, September 26
9-10:15am | Commentary 2
11:15am-12:30pm | Commentary 3
2-3.15pm | Commentary 4
4-5pm | Commentary 5 – How to rely upon Dorje Shugden in Daily Life

Sunday, September 27
4:30-8pm | Kangso Puja

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each session will have a talk and guided meditation

SADHANAS

Heart Jewel – Friday night

Melodious Drum Sadhana – Saturday

REPLAY OPTION

This course will have a replay option that will expire in one week on Friday, Oct 2 at 7pm.

COST: $50 | Free for Level 4 Members

WHO CAN REGISTER?

If you would have planned to attend this event if it were in person, you are welcome to register.

Click Here to Register.

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY?

**We know many people are suddenly having a harder time making ends meet. Shelter-in-place has closed many businesses and affected many lives, especially financially. Please know we don’t turn anyone away for financial reasons. Email Raymond Leung, our Administrative Director at [email protected]ditateinhollywood.org for reduced fees.

About the teacher

Gen Kelsang Rigpa

Resident Teacher and Western US National Spiritual Director. Gen Kelsang Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk, the Western US National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at KMC-Hollywood. He is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having received lineage blessings and oral transmissions directly from him. Gen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life, and is an inspiring example of Buddhism in practice. Through his clear presentation, he is able to help students discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.