At this year’s NZ Kiwi Festival we welcome Gen-la Kelsang Jampa to grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya, whom is the embodiment of the loving kindness of all Buddhas.
It is said that when Buddha Shakyamuni’s influence has disappeared from our world, emanations of Maitreya will appear, touching the hearts of human beings, teaching kindness and generosity to all. Gradually, through his kindness, wisdom, and blessings, all people will come to love and respect one another.
- Friday evening: Introduction
- Saturday: Morning meditation followed by the empowerment of the Buddha Maitreya. In the afternoon commentary will be given by Gen-la Jampa
- Sunday: Morning meditation followed by two commentaries/teachings with Gen-la Jampa
- Monday:: Morning teaching with Gen-la Jampa followed by two retreat sessions with Kelsang Luma
Festival Timetable
| Festival | Schedule |
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| Friday | 18 January,2018 |
| 8pm - 9:15pm Introduction with Kelsang Luma |
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| Saturday | 19 January 2018 |
| 9am - 10am Meditation |
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| 11am - 1pm Empowerment of Buddha Maitreya with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa |
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| 4pm - 5:30pm Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa |
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| 8pm - 9:15pm Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with tsog |
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| Sunday | 20 January 2018 |
| 9am - 10am Meditation |
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| 11am - 12:30pm Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa |
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| 4pm - 5:30pm Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa |
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| 8pm - 9:15pm Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with tsog |
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| Monday | 21 January 2018 |
| 9:30am - 11am Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa |
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| 12 noon - 1:00pm Retreat Session 1 with Kelsang Luma |
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| 2:30pm - 3:30pm Retreat Session 2 with Kelsang Luma |