Aspiration is when the desire of accomplishment is brought together with words.
We could say then, aspiration is a verbalized dream.— Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
(from teachings on the Twelve Great Aspirations of Medicine Buddha)
6-7:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 21 (0nline via Zoom)
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The winter solstice is a heightened energetic time of change – it is a very special opportunity to meet and contemplate and connect with the dharma. We are told by our lineage masters that a very powerful method of connecting to the dharma is to habituate our minds to aspiration prayers.
Before we embark on our evening practice, Sandra Roscoe will encourage us to contemplate the power of aspirations. What are aspirations? Are they the same or different than prayers? Who are they directed to? Why are they said to be so powerful?
She’ll take us on a short tour of teachings by buddhist teachers on the subject of aspirations and end with a period of contemplation as you consider your own aspirations for the coming months.
SCHEDULE
6 p.m. Talk by Dr. Sandra Roscoe
6:20 p.m. Contemplation on Aspirations
6:30 p.m. Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra (chanting & liturgical practice)
This program is offered at no charge, but participants are welcome to practice generosity by making a Teacher’s Gift.
Please contact Karen de Luna (karendeluna@nalandabodhi.org) if you have questions about this event.
Dr. Sandra Roscoe has been involved with Buddhist studies and practices since 1984 and a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1996. She began her Tibetan studies and practices in earnest when she met Khenpo Tsultrim Rinpoche in 2000. She started studying at Nitartha Institute in 2002 and became a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche the same year. Sandra holds a PhD in psychology with a focus on family systems and was a graduate and undergraduate professor at NSU. She was director of Nitartha Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies for 3½ years and became a fully authorized faculty member in 2016.
