Please note this important announcement from the Bodhi Path Buddhist Centre of Hong Kong:
H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
HK Tour February, 2011
Hong Kong has been longing for His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje’s return since his visit in 2009. Now, the wish of over thousands of Hong Kong people shall come true as His Holiness is coming to Hong Kong again in February 2011.
It is our sincere wish that through this auspicious Dharma activity, the accumulation of merit and wisdom will benefit not only Buddhist practitioners and disciples, but extend to the broader benefits of a harmonious society for Hong Kong at large.
Activities Schedule 18~27 February, 2011:
| Date | Programme | Venue |
| Fri 18 Feb | Preparation Initiation of Chenrezig Pujas start at 3pm, Initiation at 7pm |
HKCEC * Hall 5BC |
| Sat 19 Feb | Initiation of Chenrezig Pujas start at 10am & 2pm, Initiation at 6pm |
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| Sun 20 Feb | Initiation of Zhambala Pujas start at 10am, Initiation at 2pm |
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| Mon 21 Feb | Dharma teaching on Chenrezig practice Teachings start at 7pm |
HKCEC Hall 3G |
| Tue 22 Feb | Dharma teaching on Chenrezig practice Teachings start at 7pm |
HKCEC Hall 3G |
| Sat 26 Feb | Marine Life Release (see note 1) Starts at 10.30am |
North Point Pier |
| Sun 27 Feb | Thanksgiving Gala Dinner (see note 2) Starts at 7pm |
HKCEC Grand Hall (3/F) |
Initiation of Chenrezig and Zambala
His Holiness will conduct the empowerment on the Chenrezig practice. In these difficult times plagued with natural disasters and disruptions to our inner peace, it is particularly important to receive these initiations to overcome such obstacles, enjoy a smooth progress in life and in one’s practice as well as vast accumulation of merit and wisdom.
Dharma Teaching
H.H. Karmapa will give key instructions on how to practice the Chenrezig, as well as explaining the benefits of such practice. Further instructions and advises on our daily practice will be given. There is time for question and answer too.
Exhibition of important relics of the Karma Kagyu lineage
There will be exhibition of some important relics of our lineage, details of the exhibits will be announced later, together with sets of Tormas (one of the traditional Tibetan offerings to the Buddhas usually made of oats) and tangkas to be displayed during the events at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (only in the HKCEC Hall 5BC).
It would be a great pleasure for all of us dharma brothers and sisters to join together can celebrate this grand occasion!
For related information, you may also visit the following websites :
1. www.kagyunews.com.hk (Chinese)
2. www.dharma-wheel.org (Chinese)
* Address of HKCEC (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre): 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Note 1: tickets for the Fish Release cost HK$300 and MUST be PRE-ORDERED from the Bodhi Path Centre of Hong Kong: http://www.bodhipath.org/hongkong/
Note 2: tickets for the Dinner cost HK$600 and MUST be PRE-ORDERED from the Bodhi Path Centre of Hong Kong:http://www.bodhipath.org/hongkong/