We warmly invite you to join us on most Saturdays in the spring semester for a meditation (puja) on Chenrezig and Mahakala led by resident teacher Lama Changchub.
This Meditation on Chenrezig and Mahakala has been a regular practice at Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist Center for many years.
The last Saturday of each month, there will be a special puja with tsok and meditation on Padmasambhava.
About Chenrezig and Mahakala
Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of Compassion, who looks with unwavering eyes at all beings. His mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, is widely practiced by those seeking to awaken compassion in their hearts. Chenrezig embodies love and care for all sentient beings, serving as a source of inspiration for practitioners worldwide.
Mahakala is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of universal compassion. Avalokiteshvara realized that peaceful methods alone were insufficient to subdue degenerate beings. In response, he emanated the dark blue syllable HUM, which transformed into the powerful protector Mahakala.
Amitabha and all the buddhas of the ten directions praised Avalokiteshvara's compassionate resolve and predicted that Mahakala would serve as a dharma protector across all realms. His wrathful appearance symbolizes his unwavering commitment to destroying obstacles to spiritual practice.
Who is Padmasambhava?
Padmasambhava, often referred to as Guru Rinpoche, is one of the most revered figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the “Precious Guru,” he brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century and is regarded as the second Buddha.
Padmasambhava is celebrated for his ability to subdue negative forces and tame the minds of beings, making the teachings of the Dharma accessible and transformative. His mantra, Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum, is recited by practitioners to invoke his blessings for wisdom, protection, and spiritual realization.
During the puja with tsok, meditation on Padmasambhava offers a profound opportunity to connect with his energy, which embodies the union of wisdom and compassion in action.
What is Tsok?
Tsok means "gathering," and it involves the traditional offering of food, flowers, incense, and sources of light like butter lamps or candles. Tsok is a powerful practice for both accumulating merit and purifying negative karma. It also serves to repair broken vows and deepen spiritual commitment.
🛍️ What to Bring
🥭🥝🍍 Fruit
🌸 Flowers
🍫 Sweets, treats, tea
🕯️ Tea light Candles
🙏 Offerings for the feast
Please bring vegetarian, alcohol-free, onion-free, and garlic-free items.
👨🏫 About the Teacher
Lama Changchub arrived in Norway in 1992. He completed a three-year retreat (lama training) from 1988–1991 under his root lama, Kalu Rinpoche. Since 1994, he has been the head lama of the Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist community.
Over the years, Lama Changchub has taught and guided students in Buddhism with great devotion. He teaches in English and is highly respected for his wisdom and dedication to the Dharma.
This event is donation based and open to all.
Your generous donations help sustain the activities of Karma Tashi Ling and ensure that these precious teachings and practices continue to benefit all beings in the future.
Please donate to KTLBS, Vipps #97329.
"This center is the result of the dedication of many individuals, teachers, and students. We are inheriting the fruit of their efforts, and it is our responsibility to ensure that it continues to grow—not for the sake of the institution, but to provide spiritual support for those who will need it in the future." Lama Changchub Tsering
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