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SUMMARY:Upasaka Vows Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On October 8\, 2022 (Sat)\, His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende will bestow the Upasaka (Layman) Vows at Wisdom Hall in Kechara Forest Retreat. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nOct 8\, 2022 (Sat)\n10.00 am – 12.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please register here.\n\n(Open to Kechara members / Kechara Friends only)\n  \nThe Upasaka Vows\nThe Sanskrit term Upasaka refers to Buddhist practitioners who are not monks\, nuns or novices\, and who hold the five lay vows or Five Precepts: \n\nTo refrain from killing.\nTo refrain from stealing.\nTo refrain from false speech.\nTo refrain from sexual misconduct.\nTo refrain from using intoxicants.\n\nIn general\, the Upasaka vows can be taken all at once or individually\, and for a lifetime or a self-determined period of time. A lay disciple who holds all 5 lay vows is also known as Genyen in Tibetan\, literally meaning “pursuer of virtue.” \n  \nBenefits of Taking Vows\nThe taking and upholding of vows is an essential Buddhist practice. It instils spiritual discipline which helps you develop mindfulness of how you conduct yourself on a daily basis.  \nIn addition\, every day that you uphold your vows\, you collect merits and purify negative karma. This helps you progress on your spiritual path through transformation of the mind.  \nBy attending this teaching\, you will not only gain knowledge but receive the seeds or karmic causes to take the vows and hold them well in the future. \n  \nPrerequisites\n\nMust have attended the teaching on the Upasaka Vows given by H.E. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende on Sept 15.\nOpen to all Kechara Members and Kechara Friends.\n\n  \nAbout H.E. Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende\nHis Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende studied at the feet of some of the greatest lineage masters of our tradition — H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche\, H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and H.E. Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche. He was the lead chanter (umze) of Gaden Shartse Monastery and later became the courageous first abbot of Shar Gaden Monastery.  \nAfter retiring from this esteemed position\, Kensur Rinpoche has visited Kechara on multiple occasions\, the first being in 2017 at the request of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche. \n
URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/event/upasaka-vows-2022/
LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia
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