The Annual Vajrakilaya Retreat with Lama Abao

September 14-18, 2023

Vajrakilaya, the wrathful emanation of Vajrasattva, is known as the Swift Destroyer who dispels obstacles to the flourishing of Dharma and the development of authentic realization in practitioners. He embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas, and his practice is famous for destroying the forces hostile to compassion especially in this difficult era.

 The positive energy gathered from reciting the mantra of the deity for five days as a group is one of the most efficacious and profound means for purifying negative karma and amassing merit and wisdom. In addition, the benefits from engaging in this practice together are not limited to the participants of the retreat, but spread a positive influence over the entire physical locale as well as the inhabitants of the region, the country, and the whole world, becoming the cause for harmony, prosperity, joy and, ultimately, liberation for all beings.

Lama Abao came from Tibet with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche in 1997 and has traveled with Rinpoche all around the world, assisting him in establishing new Dharma centers. In 2013, Lama Abao was requested by Garchen Rinpoche to be the resident teacher of Drikung Seattle – https://drikungseattle.org

 Where:  At White Lotus Buddhist Center, 815 Park Ave 2^nd floor, Rochester NY

 Cost: We are able to bring programs such as this to Rochester through the generosity of those who attend. But we also recognize people have different financial capacities. Please be as generous as you are able. 

             Full retreat: a sliding scale donation of between $165-$225 (or more).  

             Per day:  a sliding scale donation of between $65-$100 per day.

To Register: make your donation at this link or send a check to White Lotus Buddhist Center, P.O. Box 10384, Rochester NY 14610

Zoom: this retreat will be available via Zoom. You will be sent the zoom link when we receive your registration. 

Questions? contact us at info@whitelotusdharma.org.