nyingma buddhist meditation and study in austin texas
Events
Live Animal Release February 7, 2008 (Losar) 9:15 - 10:30 ish ANIMAL RELEASE (please try to arrive at 9:00 to get settled in)*
9:15 silent meditation
Reading of names of beings who are ill, have died or dying, or suffering in any way. If submitting names, please indicate if deceased. (Submit names by clicking here to email)
9:30 guided Tonglen (a meditation of compassion)
9:45 Avalokiteshvara/Chenrezig practice (mostly in English, loaner Texts provided) During the mantra (Om Mani Padme Hum) - release of native Tx animals destined to be killed. Fish that will be at the practice, to be released in Lady Bird Lake later in day.
Dedication of Merit/closing prayers
10:30 -10:45 conclude
* However, it's better to arrive late than not at all. Yes, it's okay to come and go.
CHILDREN / PETS Please feel free to bring your children. Yes, pets invited too. Before or after the practice, you can walk pets (and children of course) around Guru Rinpoche statue; all can receive dudtsi/ sacred substance (If rainy/harsh weather and we practice indoors, pets need to be returned to your car.)
