Hello Friends!
I was one of the main sponsors and organizers for Medicine Buddha teachings in Charlottesville Va recently. And in spite of a few obstacles, we had an excellent turn out!
Drupon Thinley Ningpo flew in from Florida to give these teachings.
He taught on Taking Refuge on Thursday evening, and 11 people took refuge, most for the first time!
Then on Friday evening, he talked about Medicine Buddha practice and its benefits, and then answered questions for 30 minutes. There were great inquiries and discussions as a result!
On Saturday morning, Rinpoche gave the Medicine Buddha empowerment. There were close to 40 people in attendance for that.
We got to each together as a sangha with a potluck lunch on Saturday, before Rinpoche again opened up questions. Tenzin Thosam translated on this day, which was generous of him!
Then in the afternoon, we did Medicine Buddha practice together as a group. At least 20 people stuck around for the questions and answer session and the group practice session.
I got to meet great new practitioners and a lot of people who are interested in having more of a sangha in the Charlottesville area.
I have been leading a small meditation group. And now that many people receive the Medicine Buddha empowerment, we are opening up the meditation group and doing this practice together. I am excited to have more people join us and lean into support.
The plan is to invite Drupon la back to Charlottesville in the fall. We will see what he wants to teach and what the sangha is interested in.
Please leave a comment if you are interested in attending his teachings in the future.
May all be auspicious!
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