We will be having a meditation practice day at our new place in Wong Chuk Hang on HK Island (address below)*. Starting at 11am on Saturday 23rd October (full moon day, auspicious days for meditation!) the day is designed for those who want to know more about integrating meditation practice in their daily life and have the opportunity to meditate with others in a group setting. If you are just starting out with meditation or want to continue with your own practice, all are welcome to attend.
Hope to see you there!
- DWBHK
* The Regency Centre has two entrances: the main entrance is on Wong Chuk Hang Road and the other entrance is via the loading bay at the back entrance on Yip Kan Street (it is easier for taxis to drop you off at the loading bay entrance as there are double yellow lines at the front of the building). Buses from central include the 75 and 90 (both from Exchange Square bus terminal). There are many other buses and minibuses that drive along Wong Chuk Hang Road (e.g. from Stanley, Causeway Bay, Pokfulam, etc). Guest parking is also available via the loading bay entrance.
We will have a meditation practice day on Saturday 18 September April at our centre in Wong Chuk Hang * (near Aberdeen on HK Island). Whether you are completely new to Buddhism or already practising the Ngondro (four foundational practices), you are very welcome to join us and it is free to come.
The centre will be open between 10am and 6pm – you can come along whenever you are able to during the day, and stay for as long (or short) as you want. If you need instructions on starting a particular meditation practice, we’ll also have time for explanations.
In Buddhism, meditation means “effortlessly remaining in what is.” This state may be brought about by calming and holding the mind, by realizing compassion and wisdom, or by working with the body’s energy channels and meditating on Buddha forms of light and energy. The most effective methods are the constant identification with one’s own potential to be a Buddha and experiencing the richness of every situation in life; both of which are taught in the Diamond Way. When one understand that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other, the goal has been reached.
Best wishes and hope to see you there!
* The full address is: Unit A, 2F, Regency Centre, 39 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang (near Aberdeen), HK Island. The Regency Centre has two entrances: the main entrance is on Wong Chuk Hang Road and the other entrance is via the loading bay at the back entrance on Yip Kan Street (it is easier for taxis to drop you off at the loading bay entrance as there are double yellow lines at the front of the building). Buses from central include the 75 and 90 (both from Exchange Square bus terminal). There are many other buses and minibuses that drive along Wong Chuk Hang Road (e.g. from Stanley, Causeway Bay, Pokfulam, etc). Guest parking is also available via the loading bay entrance.
Please join us for a special Wednesday evening meditation session on 1 September, as Michael Fuchs will give a talk about this central topic of Diamond Way Buddhism. According to the highest level of Buddha’s teachings, the teacher is so important because we see him or her not as a person or god but as a mirror to one’s own potential. Showing us our timeless nature with countless skillful means, here the teacher actually represents the Buddha. For more information, please take a look at this article by Lama Ole Nydahl.
The evening will start as usual at 8.15pm at Studio on Queen’s (2F, 55 Queen’s Road Central (Entrance on Li Yuen St. West), Central) *
There will be a chance to ask questions and take part in a guided meditation.
We look forward to seeing you there.
* The studio is conveniently located opposite H&M on Queen’s Road Central and reachable by most forms of public transportation (MTR Central Station; numerous buses on Des Voeux Road Central; tram; taxi stand right in front of the studio). There is a 24-hour public car park around the corner in Man Yee Building; entrance on Pottinger Street. For a map, click here…
We are pleased to announce that Michael Fuchs, a Buddhist teacher from Germany, will be visiting Hong Kong later this month and giving a series of talks about Meditation over 3 days. Starting with a public talk “Introduction to Meditation” on the evening of Friday 27th August, we will have the fantastic opportunity to go deeper into this central topic in Buddhism over a full weekend meditation course. The full program can be found below.
In Buddhism, meditation means “effortlessly remaining in what is.” This state may be brought about by calming and holding the mind, by realizing compassion and wisdom, or by working with the body’s energy channels and meditating on Buddha forms of light and energy. The most effective methods are the constant identification with one’s own potential to be a Buddha and experiencing the richness of every situation in life; both of which are taught in the Diamond Way. When one understand that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other, the goal has been reached.
Introduction to Meditation – opening lecture on Friday 27 August, 7pm
Location: Amico Studio, 2F, 167-169 Hennessy Rd, Wanchai, HK Island *
Meditation course – full day program (two lectures) on Saturday 28 August from 10am, and
Meditation course – full day program (two lectures) on Sunday 29 August from 10am
Location: Unit A, 2F, Regency Centre, 39 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang (near Aberdeen), HK Island **
The cost for attending the lectures will be HK$70 or HK$40 for concessions.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to explore this central topic in Buddhism, participate in guided meditations and ask any questions you may have. The course is suitable for those new to Buddhism as well as those who have started practicing meditation already.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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* Amico Studio is conveniently located in Wan Chai. Please take MTR exit A2 at Wan Chai station.
** The Regency Centre has two entrances: the main entrance is on Wong Chuk Hang Road and the other entrance is via the loading bay at the back entrance on Yip Kan Street (it is easier for taxis to drop you off at the loading bay entrance as there are double yellow lines at the front of the building). Buses from central include the 75 and 90 (both from Exchange Square bus terminal). There are many other buses and minibuses that drive along Wong Chuk Hang Road (e.g. from Stanley, Causeway Bay, Pokfulam, etc). Guest parking is also available via the loading bay entrance.
In this talk, Wlodek Wiszka – a Buddhist teacher from Poland – will explain the practical methods Buddhism gives us to handle the challenges of daily life, such as work, love and our emotions. The evening will include a short guided Diamond Way Buddhist meditation and there will also be an opportunity to ask questions. All are welcome!
HK$60 / HK$30 concessions
Date / Time
Monday 7 June, 7.30pm
Venue
Room B, 2F, The Fringe Club (Fotogallery), 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
MTR Central station (exits D1, D2, G) Bus routes 13, 23A, 26
Dear Friends,
Please find the links below to two messages from H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, the Head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
The first is a personal request from Gyalwa Karmapa to recite one million OM MANI PEME HUNG mantras collectively in each buddhist centre:
http://www.karmapa.org/news/request.htm
The second message is addressed to all students concerning Gyalwa Karmapa’s wish for his birthday, which is on 6 May:
http://www.karmapa.org/news/hh_karmapas_birthdaywish.htm
If you’d like to get involved and help us collect 1m mantras in Hong Kong, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best wishes!
We will have a meditation practice day on Saturday 3 April at our centre on Lantau Island. Whether you are completely new to Buddhism or already practising the Ngondro (four foundational practices), you are very welcome to join us.
The centre will be open between 1pm and 6pm – you can come along whenever you are able to during the day, and stay for as long (or short) as you want. If you need instructions on starting a particular meditation practice, we’ll also have time for explanations.
The address is Ming Garden, 1 San Shek Wan, Lantau – the easiest way to get here is to either take the ferry to Mui Wo from Central pier 6, or take the MTR to Tung Chung. From Mui Wo take either bus no 1, 3M or 4 to San Shek Wan. From Tung Chung, take the bus 3M to San Shek Wan. Ask the driver to let you know when you arrive here if you’re unsure. Otherwise, you can take a blue Lantau taxi from either Mui Wo (approx HK$40) or Tung Chung (approx HK$80). You can find a map here.
We will have a meditation practice day on Saturday 13th February at our centre on Lantau Island.
The main focus of the day will be preparing for the upcoming Phowa course at the end of the month. If you are still finishing the repetitions of the Meditation on the Buddha of Limitless Light, it is the perfect opportunity to push on towards the goal of finishing 100,000 mantras.
There will be three meditation sessions, starting at 10am, 2pm and 5pm – you don’t need to attend them all, but everyone is welcome to do so.
If you need instructions on the meditation practice, we’ll also have time for explanations.
Look forward to seeing you there!
The address is Ming Garden, 1 San Shek Wan, Lantau – the easiest way to get here is to either take the ferry to Mui Wo from Central pier 6, or take the MTR to Tung Chung. From Mui Wo take either bus no 1, 3M or 4 to San Shek Wan. From Tung Chung, take the bus 3M to San Shek Wan. Ask the driver to let you know when you arrive here if you’re unsure. Otherwise, you can take a blue Lantau taxi from either Mui Wo (approx HK$40) or Tung Chung (approx HK$80). You can find a map here.
Shamar Rinpoche, the 2nd highest ranking teacher in the Karma Kagyu lineage, will be giving a series of talks on “A Rare Commentary on the Mahayanasutralankara” from Wednesday January 27 to Tuesday February 2. The talks start at 7.30pm each night and will be held at The Bodhi Path Buddhist Centre of Hong Kong, 1/F Lungga Mansion, 46A Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong.
As such, there will not be a regular guided meditation on Wednesday 27th January, and neither will there be a Phowa preparation session on Saturday 30th January. Our regular meditation evenings will resume as usual next Wednesday 3rd February.
Best wishes, DWBHK
Course outline
Mahayana-sutralamkara-karika (The Adornment of Mahayana Sutras”) is one of the five treaties revealed by the Bodhisattva Maitryea and is regarded as a masterpiece of the Buddhist teachings in India. The teaching was delivered by Bodhisattva Maitreya at Tusita Heaven and was brought to the human realm through the great Indian Master Asanga in the 4th century CE. The Tibetan schools have maintained different commentaries on this treaty and “A Rare Commentary on the Mahayanasutralankara” to be taught by HH Shamarpa (a continuation of a series of teachings on the book) comes from the great Sakya scholar, Tog Med Sam Bo. The commentary of Tog Med Sam Bo consists of 21 chapters. It covers all the essences of Mahayana teachings and enables the practitioners to have a total understanding of theories and practices, thereby leading to their realisation of the ultimate truth.
About Shamar Rinpoche
An emanation of Buddha Amithaba, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche is second to Gyalwa Karmapa in the spiritual hierarchy of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. The first Shamar Rinpoche, Khedrup Trakpe Senge (1283-1349), was the principal disciple of the 3rd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje. His second incarnation, Kacho Wangpo, received the Red Crown from the 4th Karmapa, Rolpe Dorje, an exact replica of Karmapa’s Black Crown. With the Red Crown, the Karmapa bestowed on him the name of “Shamarpa – The One with the Red Crown.” Since then, Karma Kagyu texts speak of two Karmapas, the Black Hat and Red Hat Karmapas, always alternating as teacher and student throughout centuries and their minds are considered inseparable.
The 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Mipam Chokyi Lodro, was born in 1952 in Derge, Tibet as the nephew of H.H. the 16th Karmapa. He was recognized as the Shamarpa incarnation at the age of 6, and was taken to Yang Chen Monastery, the main seat of the Shamarpas in Tibet. He left Tibet at the age of 9 together with the 16th Karmapa for Sikkim, India where he lived and studied under Karmapa’s guidance.
Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche received the entire teachings and transmissions of the Karma Kagyu School from the 16th Karmapa at Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. After Karmapa’s death, Shamar Rinpoche undertook the project of completing the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) in New Delhi, India. In March 1994, he officially recognized Trinlay Thaye Dorje as the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. Shamar Rinpoche spends most of his time giving Dharma teachings around the world.
Website: www.shamarpa.org
In preparation for Lama Ole Nydahl’s visit in February, we are organising a short series of talks on the theme “Basics of Buddhism”.
Starting on Wednesday 20 January, there will be 4 talks on consecutive Wednesdays with the final talk on Wednesday 10 February. While the talks are designed to build on each other, it is also fine if you cannot attend all the talks and just come along to one or two.
The first talk will focus on “The Four Basic Thoughts” which create the foundation for our Buddhist practice.
All are welcome, there is no charge for attending and people new to Buddhism are very much invited to come.
The venue for the talk is:
Studio on Queens *
2F, 55 Queen’s Road Central
(Entrance on Li Yuen St. West)
Central
* The studio is conveniently located opposite H&M on Queen’s Road Central and reachable by most forms of public transportation (MTR Central Station; numerous buses on Des Voeux Road Central; tram; taxi stand right in front of the studio). There is a 24-hour public car park around the corner in Man Yee Building; entrance on Pottinger Street. For a map, click here…
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