Three Trainings of Buddhism
Essential teachings and instructions on ethics (morality), concentration (meditation), and wisdom.
We are very fortunate to have Khenpo Lekthong teach at our centre. It is a wonderful opportunity to have a qualified teacher teaching us this extremely important topic.
We need to develop our ethics, meditation and wisdom in order to transform our current afflicted mental states and hence progress on the path. The Three Trainings are important both in Buddhist and worldly contexts; learning to lead a more wholesome life by benefiting others and refraining from harm, making the mind more emotionally balanced, and developing both practical wisdom and rational analysis.
Khenpo Lekthong became a monk when he was 15 years old and graduated from Karma Shri Nalanda Institute of Rumtek monastery (monastery of HH Karmapa in Sikkim.) He studied mainly Buddhist philosophy and also some languages, western philosophy and comparative religions. After Khenpo Lekthong graduated, he taught in Rumtek for some years, after which time he focused more on research. Khenpo's speciality is focussed around Karma Kagyu religion and history.
Presently Khenpo Lekthong lives at Ralang monastery, the monastery of Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, heart son of HH 16 Gyalwa Karmapa, where he works for Rinpoche as a translator.
Khenpo is a young Buddhist and speaks fluent English so will teach directly without a translator.
Khenpo Lekthong Teaching Programme 25 Feb – 1 March
Tues 25 Feb
Evening Talk 7pm - 8.30pm
Wed 26 Feb
Morning teaching 10am - 12 noon
Evening Teaching 7pm - 8.30pm
Thurs 27 Feb
Morning Teaching 11am – 12noon
Chenrezig 6pm - 7pm
Evening Teaching 7pm - 8.30pm
Fri 28 Feb
Morning Teaching 10am – 12 noon
Evening Teaching 7pm - 8.30pm
Sat 29 Feb
Morning Teaching 9am - 12.30pm with tea break
Bring and share lunch 12.30pm – 2pm
Afternoon teaching 2pm – 4pm
Sun 1 Mar
Morning teaching 9am to 12.30pm with tea break
Bring and share lunch 12.30pm – 2pm
Afternoon teaching 2pm – 4pm
Please note: These times may vary slightly, according to the teachings offered by Khenpo Lekthong. The morning sessions may be sitting meditation and discussion and not teaching.
Cost for teachings
Morning talks - Donation basis
Evening talks - R110 public; R90 members
Weekend teachings - Saturday and Sunday for 2 full days - R550 public; R440 Members
Package deal: less 20% whole package i.e. weekend and 4 evening talks: R 800 Public; R 640 Members. The package deal needs to be paid by 24 February.
Please be aware that the above prices don’t include Dana.
DANA: The practice of generosity by making monetary offerings for Dharma teachings. This expression of generosity, referred to by the Sanskrit term ‘Dana’, is not payment for services rendered; rather it is an offering given freely from the heart in appreciation of the Dharma. It is a gift that supports not only the teachers and the wider Dharma community, but also one’s own practice.
To book: email capetown@kagyu.org.za
Payments for the talks can be made via EFT to the following bank account
Rokpa Trust
ABSA Claremont 632005
Account no: 922 4848 073
Ref: your name /Khenpo
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Please note: No-one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact capetown@kagyu.org.za or call 021 761 2978 to arrange to pay what you can afford.