The Tibetan Buddhist Monks of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism bring to us Sacred Healing Empowerments and wisdom teachings of the Sakyamuni Buddha (Dharma Teachings).

Lectures can be organized for high school or college classes. Public lectures can also be scheduled in auditoriums, bookstores, churches, health food stores, and alternative and healing businesses.

Each lecture is given by a Lama and a monk and can last between ninety minutes and two hours, including a question and answer session. Someone will introduce the Lama and his interpreter, give the details of the Monastery, and offer a brief description of the beliefs of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism.

A lecture on the Three Stages of Life (Death, Bardo, and Rebirth).

The Four Noble Truths (The Teaching of Buddha) Suffering, the Causes of Suffering, the End of Suffering, and the Path to Freedom. Meditations on Patience and Compassion

Lam Rim, a review of the Graduated Path with a focus on Renunciation, Bodhicitta (altruistic motivation) and Emptiness.

The Tantra Vehicle: the esoteric path of Mahayana Buddhism that accelerates the evolutionary path to Buddhahood

World Peace and the Unity of all Religions

Other subjects (Refuge, Guru Devotion, etc.) available by special arrangement

Four-Armed Chenrezig (Buddha of Compassion)

The Buddha of Compassion is known as Chenrezig (Tibetan) or AvaloWshevara (Sanskrit), meaning 'liberator from the unfortunate lower rebirths.' Chenrezig pledged in front of the Buddhas not to attain Buddhahood until all sentient beings were free from the sufferings of samsara. Receiving the empowerment of this Buddha, therefore, provides one with protection from an unfortunate lower rebirth. Chenrezig embodies the Universal Compassion of all the Buddhas of the three times and ten directions, and has many aspects.

The purpose of the empowerment is to establish a close relationship with Chenrezig and to benefit from his almighty power of compassion. In this era of violence and mental instability, the blessing of Chenrezig is highly sought after as it helps one to become more peaceful and compassionate despite current events. The empowerment will also initiate one into the mantra of Avalokitshevara: OM MANI PADME HUM, which contains the essence of all 84,000 volumes of Buddha's teaching.

Menla (Medicine Buddha)

Menla is the embodiment of the power of healing of all the Buddhas. While most of us are used to taking some form of medication on a daily basis, whether that be in the form of prescription drugs, vitamins, or herbal concoctions, rarely do we find that we feel any better. As has been confirmed by both Western and Eastern scientific research, strength of the mind and will has a major role in the process of healing. For millennia our ancestors have been aware of the effect of spiritual practice upon healing, and have used it as a necessary supplement to medication. The Medicine Buddha empowerment is meant to establish a special connection between the participant and the deity. Once this relationship has been developed and strengthened through the empowerment, the participant will become more open to receiving the benefits of the healing powers of all the Buddhas.

Amitayus White Tara (Buddha of Long Life)

White Tara is the goddess of Long Life. She is one of the main deities used by both Tibetan Yogis/ Yoginis and lay practitioners in the practice of requesting a long and healthy life. Known particularly for her swiftness in fulfilling the long-life wishes of the practitioner, White Tara is looked to for happiness and inspiration through the mantra OM TARE TUTARE TORE SOHA. The White Tara empowerment is meant to establish a close relationship between the recipient and the deity.

"Mani" (Buddha of Wisdom)

Manjushri is the embodiment of the wisdom of all the Buddhas. Wisdom is crucial for enlightenment in that it is both the antidote of ignorance and is itself the true meaning of selflessness/ emptiness. Performing the practice of the deity Manjushri accelerates the attainment of the knowledge that eliminates suffering. By 'sipping the nectar' of the profound teachings delivered by Lord Manjushrl, one has access to the heart of liberating wisdom. This empowerment will include the transmission of the mantra

OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHI.

Vajrasattva (Buddha of Purification)

Vajrasattva is the Buddhist deity of Purification. The practice of the Vajrasattva deity purifies all negative actions committed by our body, through our speech, and in our minds. All that has been contaminated through our own negativities will be cleansed, and we will be able to begin afresh. The Vajrasattva practice is also capable of uprooting and purifying the negative imprints that we have carried over from our previous lives. This empowerment will include the transmission of the One-hundred Syllable Mantra.

Vajravidharan Healing Ritual

The Tantric ritual of Vajravidharan will be the primary focus of private and group healings. Vajravidharan is a ritual of purification and has three stages: purification and removing of negativities; removing subtle negative imprints; and, offering protection. The vajra master will take the form of this Buddha of Purification and use his power to cleanse participants. Vajravidharan purifies sickness, mental disturbances, infectious diseases, disputes, enmities, defilements, misfortunes, bad omens, victimization by others, premature death, negative influences of the stars, harm from rulers and thieves, influence of demons, the agents of death, obstacles, misguidance, and factors against congenial life.

Ritual Procedure:

Purification: The Lama instructs participants through visualizations and ritual and then pours radiant nectar and rays of light into their mind and body. Removing subtle negative imprints: The Lama instructs participants through visualization and ritual and then takes the negative subtle imprints and transforms them into Inexhaustible Bliss. He will then summon the negative forces and will use the Bliss to appease them. Finally, he disperses the negative forces and instructs them not to return.

Protection: The Lama creates a diamond-like impenetrable layer of light around and within the participant.

Chay Drol Literally translated as 'to make free of obstacles'

Chay Drol is a ritual that helps to remove the obstacles that prevent one from achieving enlightenment. The procedure begins with the Lama generating himself in the form of a deity. He then places colored strings and pieces of cloth on various parts of the participant's body. Through ritual, the strings and pieces of cloth will be transformed to physically represent the obstacles of the participant. Finally, the Lama will use 'Wisdom Weapons' to cut the 'obstacles' from the participant, thereby freeing him/her and opening the door to liberation.

SPECIAL RITUALS

Gyab G!- The 400 Offerings

One must get permission by speaking personally to Geshe Lobsang Sonam

Tara

Success in Life, Business, Long Life Clearing of Obstructions for Protection Removing Obstacles

Heart Sutra

Dissolves inner and outer negativities and protects from the ripening of negative actions and/or consequences. Extending One's Life Span Attracting Wealth

Fire Puja

Removing and Minimizing the Impact of Negative Imprints for Next Life Sadness and Healing