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H.H. Sakya Trizin Empowerments 2011
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His Holiness Sakya Trizin
to Give Empowerments in Boston Area
May 26 - 29, 2011
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HH Sakya Trizin
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At the request of the Sakya Center of Cambridge, MA, H.H. Sakya Trizin has graciously agreed to bestow a series of empowerments.
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Schedule of Empowerments
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May 26, 2011
Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava Empowerment
Time: 6PM; Door opens: 5PM
May 27 - 28, 2011
Major Two-Day Empowerment of Shri Cakrasamvara
Time: 6PM; Door Opens: 5PM
May 29, 2011
Long Life Empowerment
Time: 10AM; Door Opens: 9AM
May 29, 2011
Changhog Ritual: The Rite to Purify the Karma of the Dead
Time: 2PM Door Opens: 1PM.
See below for more information about the empowerments.
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H.H. Sakya Trizin is a highly accomplished Buddhist master respected by all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and teaches widely throughout the world. He has bestowed the extensive Lam Dre teaching cycle, which is the most important teaching of the Sakya Order over 18 times on various continents, and also transmitted major initiation cycles such as “Collection of All the Tantras”, and the “Collection of all the Sadhanas”, which contain almost all of the empowerments for the esoteric practices of the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism to hundreds of lineage holders in the next generation of Buddhist teachers.
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About the Empowerments
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PLEASE NOTE:
You can take all of the empowerments from H.H. Sakya Trizin
as a blessing and without any commitment.
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Guru Rinpoche Empowerment
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Loppon Padmsambhava, originally came from the mystical land of tantra known as Oddiyana. In the 8th Century he was invited by King Trisong Detsen from Nepal to establish Samye Monastery. During his stay in Tibet, Guru Rinpoche tamed all the gods and demons of Tibet, permanently established Buddhism in Tibet, leaving behind many teachings known as "terma" for future generations. Since many people consider His Holiness Sakya Trizin to be the emanation of Guru Rinpoche himself, receiving this empowerment is like receiving Guru Rinpoche's empowerment from Guru Rinpoche in person. Please join us for this special opportunity to receive the empowerment of Guru Rinpoche from His Holiness, Sakya Trizin.
The Guru Rinpoche empowerment and transmission of Barche Lamsel and Sampa Lhundrub helps to overcome the obstacles and fullfil one's wishes.
The Ghantapada Five Deity Cakrasamvara Empowerment
This is a rare opportunity to receive the Cakrasamvara empowerment from one of the greatest living masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The Cakrasamvara Tantra is one of the most important cycles of Vajrayana and the source of all the practices related to both Cakrasamvara and Vajrayogini. It is one of the two main tantric lineages practiced in the Sakya school, the other being the Hevajra cycle. Chakrasamvara is considered to be one of the most effective tantric practices for this day and age because the tantra of Cakramsavara is still being taught in the twenty four mystical places in India.
Of the three main traditions of Cakrasamvara preserved in the Sakya tradition, the Ghantapada tradition is considered the most profound. Anyone who wishes to later receive the Vajrayogini empowerment is encouraged to come, since this empowerment is a required pre-requisite for Vajrayogini. Anyone who is practicing either Heruka or Vajrayogini is encouraged to come and strengthen their connection with the mandala of Chakrasamvara.
NOTE: This is a two day empowerment and attendance of both days is required.
The Chakrasamvara empowerment helps to awaken the Buddha within.
Long Life Initiation
It is traditional to conclude dharma event with a Long life initiations to support longevity and health.
Rite for Purifying the Karma of The Dead:
His Holiness will conduct a Changchog ritual. This beautiful ritual, one of the oldest in Tibetan Buddhism, comes from the Sarvadurgati Parishodana tantra. It consists of beautiful chanting, with elaborate symbolic hand gestures (called mudras) performed along with mantras as they are recited. The purpose of this ritual is to purify the deceased's karma of taking rebirth in lower realms, ensure rebirth in higher realms, and the eventual attainment of buddhahood.
To participate in this ritual, one must bring or send a photo upon which the name of the deceased person has been inscribed along with a symbolic merit offering on behalf of the deceased. As the photo will not be returned make sure that the photo that is sent is a copy and not an original.
The Long Life empowerment helps to bring wholesome health. Changchog helps to purify the negativities of the deceased to achieve higher rebirth and liberation.
If you cannot attend in person, you may send the photo and check to:
Sakya Center
Att: Changchog
PO Box 391042
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Tickets Now Available
at Ticketweb.com
for the four-day empowerments
by His Holiness the Sakya Trizin,
the 41st lineage holder of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism
Day 1: May 26 - Guru Padmasambhava @ 6PM; Door opens: 5PM
Day 2: May 27 – Chakrasamvara Preliminary @ 6PM; Door Opens: 5PM
Day 3: May 28 – Chakrasamvara Main Event @ 2PM; Door Opens: 1PM
Day 4: May 29 - Long Life Empowerment @ 10AM; Door Opens: 9AM
Day 4: May 29 – Changchog/Rite for Purifying the Karma of the deceased @ 2PM Door Opens: 1PM
Venue
Holiday Inn Convention Center
One Adams Place Boxborough, Massachusetts 01719 (I-495 Exit 28)
To order tickets through Ticketweb: Click Here
Accommodations
The link below will allow you to book your room rate online. Your group code is SAK.
Holiday Inn Convention Center (Click Here)
Contact: Sharon - Reservations Desk - Holiday Inn Boxborough 978-263-8701
Holiday Inn Boxborough (at the Holiday Inn Convention Center)
(I-495 EXIT 28)
242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA 01719
Hotel Front Desk: 978-263-8701
Transportation To and From Hotel (Click Here)
For Transportation Information and Directions to the Hotel
Click Here
For Public Transportation
Click Here
Manchester Airport, NH (MHT)
- Distance: 47.0 MI/75.64 KM NORTH EAST to Hotel
- Route 293 South/NH 101 East. Merge on Route 93 South. Merge onto Route 495 South. Take Exit 28, merge onto Route 111 towards Boxborough. Hotel driveway will be after the first light on the right onto Adams place.
Providence RI Airport (PVD)
- Distance: 48.0 MI/77.25 KM SOUTH to Hotel
- Start out going NW to US-1 ramp toward Post Road, turn right onto Post Road, merge onto RI-37 West toward Rte 95, merge onto Rte 95 via Exit 4B, merge onto Rte 495 via Exit 6B, take Exit 28 to Rte 111 and turn left. Hotel drive will be on your right.
Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Distance: 35.0 MI/56.33 KM NORTH WEST to Hotel
- Take the Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 90 West, to 495 North. Take Exit 28 (Rte 111), turn left at traffic light. Hotel driveway is on the right.
Train
- Station Name: South Acton Train Station
- Distance: 6.0 MI/9.66 KM EAST to Hotel
- Complimentary Shuttle Available
- Route 111 to Route 27 South on the Maynard Acton Line
Subway
- Subway Station Name: South Acton Commuter Rail (Fitchburg Line)
- Distance: 3.0 MI/4.83 KM East to Hotel
- Complimentary Shuttle Available
- Take a right onto Route 111 into Acton. Follow signs to train station.
Public Transportation to His Holiness the Sakya Trizin’s Event in Boxborough
Commuter Rail:
Commuter rail from Boston to Acton schedules can be found here
NOTE: The Holiday Inn Conference Center is located at:
242 Adams Place, Boxborough which is approximately 5.53 miles or 13 minutes from the Acton Communter Rail Station.
Shuttle and Car Service:
If you are staying at the Holiday Inn, the Conference Center offers complementary shuttle van from the Acton South Station to the Conference Center. The van can hold up to 7 people per trip (tips are recommended.)
1) Pick up/drop off from Acton Commuter Rail station. Complementary service if the attendees are staying at the Holiday Inn. The shuttle is not available for attendees that are not staying over at the hotel. Please call the Holiday Inn directly at: Hotel Front Desk: 1-978-263-8701
2) Private car services from Acton South Station to the Holiday Inn costs $45.00/flat rate.
(Click Here for Information)
3) Pick up/drop off from Boston South Station/North Station.
Knights Limo Service does have a hotel shuttle that includes us in the loop for individuals at $49.00 each way.
Knights Limo Service will pick up a maximum of 10 passengers from Boston Logan or South Station for $130.00. They do not go to North Station.
(Click Here for Information)
Minibus Transportation from Downtown Boston to Event Site
A minibus ride will be available to take people back and forth from downtown Boston (outside Exhale Spa Back Bay, 28 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116) directly to the event location in Boxborough for the FRIDAY EVENING and SATURDAY of the conference (e.g. for the Cakrasamvara empowerment).
A return on the minibus costs $25 per person per day.
To reserve a spot, please email: taraminibus@yahoo.com
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