For many years it has been a tradition that in Benchen Phuntsok Ling the medium-long ritual of Mahakala Dorje Bernagchen is performed to remove obstacles for the coming year.
This is generally done in all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Nyingma, Sakya, Gelug, Kagyu). For Vajrayana practitioners, as long as one has not attained enlightenment, it is essential to invoke the protection of lamas, yidams, and protectors to remove obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
Mahakala belongs to the protective deities (Skrt. Dharmapalas, Tibet. Chökyong) that protect the lineage as well as provide protection and help to practitioners. In Tibet, the "five great Mahakalas" are the best known. One of them is Dorje Bernagchen ("Protector with the black coat"). He is the protector of the Karmapas and the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Lama Ngawang Tsultrim will give explanations and guide the practice.
Prerequisite: Mahakala Empowerment
| Begin | Monday | Feb, 24 | at 4:00 PM |
| End | Friday | Feb, 28 | noon |
Daily rates:
| generous | 65 € | rate with additional contribution to support other course participants |
| regular | 55 € | normal rate which should cover the costs |
| reduced | 45 € | for people with low income, e.g. students and trainees |
In order to be able to make all arrangements for the course, a prior binding registration is absolutely necessary. You can cancel your registration free of charge up to two weeks before the start of the course. In case of later cancellation, a processing fee of 25 € will be charged.
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A nice course fee like this is only possible when everybody joins a small assistance job during the course. Please help to clean the tables after meals, vacuum clean, etc.