Inner Potential Practices with different Buddhas

With Annelies van der Heijden

Introduction

The potential of our mind is said to be limitless and so is its development.

The Buddha has many manifestations as a result of inner development. We might know Chenrezig as the Buddha of Great Compassion and often His Holiness is mentioned as the living example of Great Compassion at this time. The different Buddhas represent specific qualities and potentials that we ourselves like to nourish and further develop in our own mind. Performing practices related to the different Buddhas is a very direct way to do this.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche encourages us to engage in these powerful practices. Not only to engage in both the practices of purification and accumulation, which we very much need on our spiritual journey, but also to take the opportunity and collect mental imprints while these practices are still available.

Every practice session will focus on one of the Buddhas and their related qualities. The first session will be an introduction to the particular Buddha and the meditation recitation practice. There is also time for Q&A. In the following session of that particular Buddha we will do the practice together. Both sessions will be recorded.

The Buddhas:

Green Tara represents quick and skillful actions
Chenrezig represents Great Compassion
Manjushri represents the different types of Wisdom
Medicine Buddha represents healing capacity
Vajrasattva represents the purification of our mind.

Everyone can join just one or more evenings, and no experience is required.
Practicing together is considered more powerful than practicing alone!

Practical Information

Day & timing: Tuesdays from 19.30 – 20.30 hrs
Dates:

Green Tara: January 21 (introduction), March 4
Chenrezig: January 28 (introduction Only online!), March 11
Orange Manjushri: February 18 (introduction), March 18
Medicine Buddha Healing: February 11 (introduction), March 25,
Vajrasattva: February 4 (introduction), April 1

Depending on interest, new dates might be planned for June & July

Language: We will use English practice material but Annelies, who facilitates, can clarify in Dutch if needed.
Location: onsite and online
Registration: to receive the Zoomlink to join, please send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl

Donation:

Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. With your donation we can uphold our Dharma center, which is managed entirely by volunteers. Participation is free, but a free donation is very much appreciated!

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21-01-2025 19:30

21-01-2025 20:30

Meditation

Amsterdam