Teachings on the Medicine Buddha: Empowerment, Commentary, and Group Practice
Information on Drupon Thinley Ningpo’s teachings in April 2024 at Unity Church, April 25th – 27th
We are blessed to have Drupon Thinley Ningpo return to Charlottesville. He is the Spiritual Director of the Drong Ngur Jangchubling Dharma Center in Tampa, Florida. Drupon Rinpoche is an authentic Tibetan Lama, having completed his traditional three-year retreat in 1997. In the year 1999, he was given the title “Drupon” by His Holiness, Chetsang Rinpoche. Drupon means “retreat master” or "master of spiritual accomplishment". He travels extensively, enthusiastically giving teachings and leading retreats around North America and India.
You can see more about Rinpoche's biography here: Drupon's biography
April 25th, Thursday evening:
7 – 8:30 pm
What It Means to Take Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
Rinpoche will give teachings on the benefits of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and the Sangha, the Three Jewels in Buddhism. He will discuss and answer questions about what it means to go for refuge. If there is enough interest, he will do a brief refuge ceremony.
It is possible that participants may want time to contemplate the decision to take refuge. If so, there may be an opportunity on Saturday (4/27), or another time when Rinpoche comes to town or with another teacher.
Suggested donation: $25, $15 for students; No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
April 26th, Friday evening):
7 – 8:30 pm
The King of Lapis Lazuli Light, the Medicine Buddha Commentary & Discussion
Rinpoche will give a commentary on Medicine Buddha practice. He will discuss its benefits, good times to do the practice, and give a commentary on the Medicine Buddha mantra. He will answer questions about the Medicine Buddha empowerment (which he will give the following day).
This would be a great time to attend Rinpoche’s teachings, to meet him and see if you want to attend and receive the Medicine Buddha empowerment on Saturday.
The Medicine Buddha is a great practice for Healers of all varieties, including Nurses, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Counselors, Bodyworkers, and Energy Workers. Engaging in the Medicine Buddha practice with faith and devotion can increase your skills as a healer.
Suggested donation: $25, $15 for students
April 27th, Saturday Morning:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Mantra Transmission
Drupon Rinpoche will bestow the Medicine Buddha empowerment. Participants may take it as a blessing or as a commitment to engage in the practice. Rinpoche will give the transmission for the Medicine Buddha mantra. And he will discuss the benefits of reciting the mantra. The Medicine Buddha is also known as the King of Lapis Lazuli Light. Practicing the Medicine Buddha brings many benefits.
Suggested donation: $30 for the morning, $45 for the full day; No one turned away for lack of funds.
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon:
2:30 – 5:30 pm
Medicine Buddha Practice
Drupon Rinpoche will go through and discuss the practice text. He will explain the steps of doing the practice and give commentary on the symbolism of the Medicine Buddha. Rinpoche will lead us through a brief Medicine Buddha practice. Practice texts are included in the price for the day.
