This long wekend (August 31 to September 3, 2012) Lama Tsultrim and Lama Phuntsok will be leading the Annual 6 Arm Mahakala Retreat at KDOL, Saltspring Island.

Mahakala, a wrathful deity, is considered to be the fierce and powerful emanation of Avalokiteschvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.

Mahakala is one of the Dharmapalas in Vajrayana Buddhism who defends the Dharma from corruption and degeneration and from forces hostile to it.

The deity will also protect practitioners by:

● Pacifying sickness, hindrances, and troubles
● Increasing life, good qualities and wisdom

PROFOUND BARDO TEACHING
Preparation for the intermediate state

With Lama Lodu Rinpoche
Sat/Sun, August 4-5, 2012
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lama Lodu Rinpoche was born in Sikkim in 1939. He came to the West to give instruction in meditation. In 1976, he became the Senior Spiritual Teacher in San Francisco.
The Bardo Teaching is a profound and precious teaching on how to traverse the stages of death without fear.

Location: Bonsor Recreation Centee, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby,B.C.
Tix: $100
KKC Members/ Early Regustratuon (by July 15th): $75

May 27th @ 3pm Lama Tsultrim will be giving the 1000 Arm Chenrezig Empowerment at KKC Burnaby.
For more information, or to pre-register please email: info@kkc-kdol.org

The practice focuses on the visualisation of 1000 armed Chenrezig and is a powerful purification rite.

Fri/Sat, May 11-12– Deity Meditation Practice

During these two evenings, Lama Tsultrim will give an introduction to Deity Meditation Practice, including the Generation Stage, Main Body Practice and Completion Stage.
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: KKC Burnaby
Cost: By donation