Vows Ceremony NO MEDIA

This weekend is a powerful moment in the annual calendar when we come together to witness people taking steps of deepening commitment to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. It is a time when those students who have prepared in advance take Refuge and Bodhisattva vows. We also celebrate people taking vows of entry into the Mahayanagana and Shrimalagana - the circle of committed students within the Awakened Heart Sangha. This event is open to all and we especially welcome relatives and friends of vow takers to join us at the ceremony. Anyone who has taken Refuge or Bodhisattva vow before may wish to be present to witness the ceremony as a way of renewing their vows. Although everyone is welcome, it is an event that has quite a full programme of liturgy and ritual and therefore it may not be everyone's cup of tea!   

Book here to register your interest.

Vows weekend

Here is the timetable

Saturday 29th May
9.30 - 11 am talk by Lama Shenpen
11.30 - 12.30 - meditation
2. - 4pm - Refuge and Bodhisattva vows
4.30 - 5.30 -  permanent Mahayanagana vow and light offering at the stupa

Sunday 30th May
9.30 - 10.30 - Talk by Lama and Mentor authorisation vows 
12 - Long life ceremony
12.15 - 4pm Feast celebration

Zoom links and other information will be sent to those who've registered nearer the time.

If you are interested in taking either the Refuge vow or Bodhisattva vow, please contact Tara at  [email protected]ku.gro.sha@arat  as soon as possible and before the 15th of April 2021  

If you have any general questions email the Events Team at [email protected]ku.gro.sha@stneve