Summer Festival
Summer Festival 2010
July 23 – August 7
Week 1
Empowerment of Amitayus & Commentary to Eight Steps to Happiness
Week 2
Empowerment & Commentary to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita
During the first week of this, the nineteenth, NKT Summer Festival, Gen-la Kunsang, the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus, and give teachings based on Eight Steps to Happiness.
Gen-la Kunsang will grant Amitayus empowerment on Saturday July 24 and then give four days of teachings. This will be followed by a two-day meditation retreat based on these teachings.
Saturday July 31 is a free day giving an opportunity to explore the local Lake District countryside, or simply relax. Coach trips are arranged, which include a short walk, a picnic lunch and a boat trip. Booking information to follow.
On Sunday August 1 Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita. This will be followed by a three-day commentary to this practice and then a two-day retreat. Both these empowerments and all the teachings are open to everyone.
Online booking for the Summer Festival 2010 is now open
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