Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland with Tibetan Buddhist Teacher Lama Choedak Rinpoche

The Precious Garland, written by Nagarjuna belongs to his Collection of Advice. In the Precious Garland, Nagarjuna offers advice on how to conduct our lives and how to construct social policies that reflect Buddhist ideals The advice for personal happiness is concerned first with improving our condition over the course of lifetimes and then with release from all kinds of suffering, culminating in Buddhahood. Nagarjuna describes the cause-and-effect sequences for the development of happiness within ordinary life, as well as the practices that lead us to enlightenment–the practices for developing wisdom, or the realization of emptiness, and compassion. He also describes the qualities of the Buddhas. In his advice on social and governmental policy, Nagarjuna emphasizes education and compassionate care for all living beings, and states his opposition to the death penalty, and appeals for charity for the homeless. Calling for the appointment of government figures who do not seek profit or fame, he advises that a selfish motivation will lead to misfortune.

It is a rare and precious opportunity to meet with a teacher of Rinpoche's calibre. A highly sought-after public speaker and translator around the world, and now regularly teaches online to over 1,000 people through the Sakya Friends international organisation. Make the most of this opportunity to meet and hear from Rinpoche in person as he only visits the Central Coast once a year.

* All welcome! Seats are limited so bookings are essential.

* Vegetarian Morning, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Provided.

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