New Hope-Lambertville|Local Event
The Power of Prayer
Event Details
The Power of Prayer
with Gen Kelsang Chogyop
Saturday, October 3
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
What is prayer... Why do we need to pray... Who are we praying to...
Prayers or chanted meditations are a profound part of training in a spiritual life. A creative process of correct and virtuous imagination. They help us still our mind, connect with enlightened beings or Buddhas, and receive the inspiring energy of blessings. We can practically solve problems and conflicts of the world through praying.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso said, "Our job is, we pray, we pray for obstacles to be pacified. We pray for people to pacify their negativity, wrong views, their extreme views, through prayer -- we pray for everybody to become friends; to have harmony, good relationships, to pacify their wrong views of selfish intention. This is our job. I believe it is the best method to help."
In this workshop, Gen Kelsang Chogyop will explore the nature of prayer, how to make it more powerful and effective, and how to integrate it into our busy daily lives. There will be teachings, guided meditations and time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome!
Schedule
10 – 11:15 am • Session 1
11:15 – 11:45 am • Break (with light snacks)
11:45 am – 1 pm • Session 2
$25
50% discount for Tier 1 & 2 members
Free for Tier 3 & 4 members