Khenpo Ngawang Damchoe – Cairns 26, 27 & 28 June. Public talk Friday 26 June at 7pm “Creating Calm in Challenging times” no bookings required, by donation at the door.

Weekend Teachings on Medicine Buddha Practice and Mantra

Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June 9.00am to 4.30pm

Medicine Buddha represents the healing aspects of all the Buddhas and his mantra is chanted daily for those seeking relief from illness and misfortune.

Medicine Buddha is regarded as the patron deity of healing and medicine. His sutra, is said to contain 84,000 verses on the subject of medicine and health.  Medicine Buddha is depicted as the color of lapis lazuli blue, which symbolizes the power to dispel disease. He is seated on a lotus flower, which represents purity and wisdom.

Medicine Buddha represents the healing power of wisdom and compassion to dispel all disease. His mantra is said to have the power to cure all diseases and to bring peace, harmony and wellbeing to those who practice with faith.

Khenpo la will give a detailed explanation Medicine Buddha’s history, practice and mantra during this weekend.  He will show how this practice can help bring one’s mind into a positive state and allow healing to take place in both body and mind. He will explain the mantra and give a brief practice that can be done daily for one’s own and others well being and happiness.

Cost for the weekend is: $100 members/concession and $120 non members, includes vegetarian lunch and refreshments. Bookings essential on https://www.trybooking.com/DILBQ