Compassion Fasting Retreat

April 15th marks the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni demonstrating the attainment of enlightenment in 589 B.C.E. This is an extremely important day in the Buddhist calendar because our actions are 100,000 times more powerful than on other days. Kadampa Buddhists celebrate with a special purification and fasting retreats in Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide based on the practice Drop of Essential Nectar an annual fasting and purification retreat performed in conjunction with a practice of the Buddha of Compassion. It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion, and bodhichitta. Friday, April 12 Session 1 – 6:30am – 8am Session 2 – 10:30am – 12pm Session 3 – 4-5:30pm Saturday, April 13 Session 1 – 6:30am – 8am Session 2 – 10:30am – 12pm Session 3 – 4-5:30pm If you have any questions please email: [email protected] Free parking is available in the lot behind the Center and on the surrounding neighborhood streets.We are a non-profit organization. We have class fees to cover expenses such as rent for a commercial space. The payments for each class allow us to fulfill our mission. Still, we try to keep these fees to a minimum to allow everyone to participate and never turn anyone away if they cannot afford it. Learn more about our different levels of membership. https://meditationinhouston.org/membership/ 50% off for Foundation Program members

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