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Europäischer Sitz S.H. des XVII. Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

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Mahakala Practice Days

Five-Day Retreat – Protector Practice – Purification Day

Course number
2.3
Instructor/teacher
Description

Mahakala, The Great Black One, is the protector of the Kagyuepas. He embodies the wrathful aspect of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion. His main duties in relation to external and internal obstacles are taming and subduing. The annual Protector practice serves to purify the ending year of all obstacles and negativities, thus ensuring a positive start to the new year.

Programme schedule:

Friday, February 21st
05.00 PM Short Mahakala Puja

Saturday, February 22nd to Tuesday, 25th
07.30 AM Long Mahakala Puja
10.00 AM Long Mahakala Puja
03:00 PM Long Mahakala Puja
05:00 PM Long Mahakala Puja

Wednesday, February 26th
07.30 AM Long Mahakala Puja
10.00 AM Long Mahakala Puja
02:00 PM Long Mahakala Puja and Gutor (Mahakala Torma offering)
07:00 PM Oracle soup (please register in advance!)

Thursday, February 27th
Purification day: After the practice days we start the day with a Tara-Puja and according to tradition we purify the Lhakhang and the house together. The purification day will be followed by the Losar Celebration (Tibetan New Year) on Friday, February 28th 2024. Losar registration here.

Other information

In keeping with the traditional practice of generosity (Sanskrit: dana) as one of the ten perfections (Sanskrit: Paramita), we ask for a donation of 120.00 euros (20.00 euros/day) with the purpose “Mahakala2025” as an expression of thanks for the teachings and a gift to support the Kamalashila Institute.

In addition, vegetarian full board and the fees for the overnight stay (see further down in the registration form) are required.

Important note for ordained persons:
Participation, accommodation and meals are free of charge.
However, we ask you to register in advance by Monday February 1st 2025 at the latest!

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Accommodation desired

Room bookings are made on the basis of availability and in the order in which registrations are received. You will receive a registration confirmation from us in which we will inform you of whether we are able to provide you with the accommodation desired. Please pay the room fee only after you have received the confirmation email from our office.

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Da unser Zimmerkontingent beschränkt ist, gibt es bei negativem Bescheid die Möglichkeit Ferienwohnungen/Zimmer im Dorf und der näheren Umgebung anzumieten. Liste der Unterkünfte PDF.

Zusätzliche Spende*

* Diese Spende wird u.a. für die Unterstützung einkommensschwacher TeilnehmerInnen und zur Deckung der Organisationskosten verwendet.

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Besondere Ernährung

Bitte geben Sie bei Anmeldung an, wenn Sie vegane, laktose- oder glutenfreie Mahlzeiten benötigen. Alle Mahlzeiten werden als Buffet angeboten. Daher bitten wir um Verständnis, dass wir individuelle Allergien nicht berücksichtigen können.

Wenn Sie sich lieber selbst verpflegen möchten, beachten Sie bitte, dass es im Ort Langenfeld und auch in der näheren Umgebung keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten wie Supermärkte und Bäckereien gibt. Die einzige örtliche Gastronomie hat eingeschränkte und oft nicht zum Programm passende Öffnungszeiten. Bei einer Selbstverpflegung muss daher entweder das Essen von zuhause mitgebracht werden oder eine Ferienwohnung mit Verpflegung gebucht werden.

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  • Karma Kagyü Gemeinschaft Deutschland – Tibetisch-Buddhistische Religionsgemeinschaft e.V. (not “Kamalashila Institut”!)
    IBAN: DE33 5765 001 001 9949 1127
    BIC: MALADE51MYN
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    Reference: Course 2.3 on 21. February 2025

    If you indicated that you would like to stay at Kamalashila Institute, please pay the room fee only after you have received the confirmation email from our office.

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