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Sun 20 Sep, 10.30am – 3.30pm 

with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tumo

Ganden Centre,  5 North Bridge, Halifax HX1 1XH

We see so many problems in the world nowadays, with people experiencing great difficulties. We often wonder what we as spiritual practitioners should do to help with these problems? Venerable Geshe-la’s advice is that our job is to pray, as this is the best method to benefit others. In this course we will receive profound, uplifting and deeply optimistic teachings on the Power of Prayer from our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tumo. We will learn the nature of prayer, how to make our prayers powerful and effective, and how to unite prayer with our busy daily life.

Gen Tumo will explain in particular the meaning of The Liberating Prayer, which is recited at the beginning of our meditation classes and retreats, it is a special prayer of praise and request to Buddha Shakyamuni that was composed directly for us by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen Kelsang Tumo will share a special transmission and blessing of the meaning of this beautiful prayer and will provide invaluable practical advice on how to integrate the precious mind of faith and how to use the power of prayer in our daily lives.

“The Liberating Prayer is not an ordinary prayer – It is like a text and has profound meaning. All Lamrim teachings – renunciation, bodhichitta, and correct view of emptiness are included in this prayer. I can say very few people understand the Liberating Prayer. It definitely needs verbal commentary by a Teacher. If we understand and contemplate its meaning – it is the best method to develop faith in Buddha and his teachings, which is our spiritual life and the root of all Dharma realizations.”

~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of the ordinary life, and enjoy the extraordinary peace and stillness that comes from the power of prayer. Everyone is welcome.

The Benefits of this course:
– Increased hopefulness in times of trouble
– Understanding the benefits of prayer
– Advice on how to make our prayer powerful
– Increase our meditation practice
– Reduce stress, anxiety and depression

£20 including refreshemtns and two course vegitarian meal (GF & vegan options available please email in advance, however we can’t guarantee being able to cater for allergies)