Ngondro Special Opportunity! 

The Ngondro or the Four Ordinary and Extraordinary Preliminaries, are special methods for purifying karma and accumulating merit and wisdom. They are a pre-requisite for preforming all high tantric practices. 

Because of their powerful, transformative ability Lama Sonam has given this shortcut to completeing this otherwise extremely time consuming set of practices. Lama Sonam said "This is the best offering to you that I can give. Please take this seriously. No matter where you live, you can participate. Even if you cannot do it physically, you can still participate. If you complete it, you will not fall into the lower realms."  

This Special Opportunity to finish all four sections of the Ngondro in just two years by participating in this group accumulation practice in six-month intervals should not be missed! This could normally take over a decade to complete. Through Lama Sonam's compassion everyone will finish in two years. All participants will receive a special certificate of completion. 

1st Section: Long-Life Practice, Four Thoughts & Refuge
When we become Buddhists we take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. When we engage in this refuge practice we deepen this relationship. It is a fast method to purify our karma and to accumulate merit and wisdom. Note: If you have not taken refuge ie. become a Buddhist and you want to, Lama will perform this cermony as well. Please come between 9am and 10am and let us know at the door. 

Schedule
Saturday, January 31st 2015
9am shrine room and center open for registration, meditation and tea
10am Amitayus Long-Life empowerment 
Noon vegetarian lunch provided
2pm teaching on the Four Thoughts that turn the mind toward Dharma (the ordinary preliminaries) 
5pm Completion of the Dedication of Merit

Sunday, February 1st 2015 
9am shrine room and center open for registration, meditation and tea
10am Ngondro Torma Empowerment
Noon vegetarian lunch provided
2pm Transmission of Refuge section and group practice
5pm Completion of the Dedication of Merit 

 NOTE: If you cannot physically come but are interested, please call Lama Sonam directly. The more people who participate, the greater the collective accumulations and power of the practice. Lama Sonam's cell phone is (617) 642-0060. 

Because the point of these practices are for the accumulation of merit and wisdom, each section is priced affordably at $100 for members and $120 for non-members. Even if you have to pay over time, it is important to commit to making this offering. Please let us know at the door if you need to make payments. Still register by clicking on the Register Now! link and check the "Pay at the Door" option. You can also pay in advance. All donations collected will go first to making the traditional offering to the Lama. Everything above that will be split between the Building Fund and the Katsel Monastery Mural Restoration project. That way, our merit will continue to accumulate. E MA HO (how wonderful)!Register Now! May all benefit and be happy and free!

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