October 25 is Je Tsongkhapa Day, when Kadampa centers and practitioners around the world remember the great kindness of Je Tsongkhapa.
Je Tsongkhapa, whose ordained name was Losang Dragpa, was a great 14th century Tibetan Buddhist Master who promoted and developed the Kadampa Buddhism that Atisha had introduced three centuries earlier. Although Je Tsongkhapa had the highest realisations of Highest Yoga Tantra he never physically showed that he was a Tantric yogi. He lived as an ordinary pure practitioner, emphasising by his outward appearance the pure practice of moral discipline. However, his daily life was that of a Bodhisattva, and his inner realisation of experiencing the union of great bliss and emptiness day and night was the very essence of Highest Yoga Tantra.
On this day, we remember Je Tsongkhapa’s great kindness and dedicate all our virtuous actions so that his Dharma will flourish throughout the world and provide many living beings with the great opportunity to attain liberation and full enlightenment.
KMC Texas will celebrate this day with Offering to the Spiritual Guide, traditional Buddhist chanted prayers in English, and a special reading by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Menla.
Everyone is welcome to attend. It's traditional -- but not required -- to bring a small offering of vegetarian food, flowers, or non-alcoholic beverage.
Cost
Everyone is welcome, there is no cost for this event.
There is no need to register - Simply arrive a few minutes early.
Parking
PARKING IS EASY!
Abundant metered street parking is available on Lamar, Laws, Griffin, Munger, Corbin and Ross and is just $.50/hour. Download the Parkmobile app on your phone, it's super easy!
A number of lots and garages are also available within walking distance for $6/ day and $7/day.
Parking is not validated on Saturdays.
Live Streaming for this class is available for KMC Texas Monthly Members who are unable to attend in person.