Cham Tse
Ling meaning Land of Love and Compassion is the name of our Association
given by our Guru. We are one of the hundreds of regional dharma centres
on this planet that are affiliated to the central Foundation for the
Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) founded by two most beloved
lamas - Lama Thubten Yeshe (1935-84) and His heart disciple, Lama Thubten
Zopa Rinpoche in 1975. Dedicated to preserving and transmitting the
Mahayana Buddhist tradition, the Foundation has experienced considerable
support and success in providing an array of dharma activities with
Lamas' sole aim of benefiting all sentient beings. With the kind approval
of the spiritual director of the Foundation - most respectable Lama
Zopa Rinpoche, the centre in Hong Kong was established in 1989 and was
named Mahayana Buddhist Association (CHAM TSE LING). We are a government
registered non-profit-making religious community.
To realise Lamas' grand aim, we provide the best we can with our limited resources and a tight budget the following activities:
Programs
of Teaching
On a weekly basis, teaching is held twice in the evening by resident
teachers - usually geshes of the Gelugpa Tradition we invite from India
and Nepal. All and sundry are welcome. Other programs of teaching upon
request are also common features.
(Click here for the current programs of
teaching.)
Meditation
Class / Discussion Session
It is held once a week under the guidance of our centre spiritual program
co-ordinator.
(Click here for details.)
Pujas
Guru Pujas and Green Tara Puja are held monthly.
(Click here to find out puja dates)
(Click here for the meaning & the purpose of doing puja.)
Animal
Liberation
It is a large-scale animal liberation organised four times a year. Lama
Zopa Rinpoche said, "It [animal liberation] is a way of involving
other people in doing something to generate some compassion and to collect
merit. It's a social gathering, but liberating the animals enables everyone
to sincerely do an action from their heart for others."
(Click here for details)
(Click here for teachings on animal liberation.)
Retreat
& Initiation
They are held periodically and are usually honoured by the presence
of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Newsletter
Newsletter is released regularly to inform members about the centre's
activities, Lama Zopa Rinpoche's latest news, special events, puja dates
and so on. A special feature of the newsletter is a two-page-teaching
which allows members to get in touch with Dharma even if they are unable
to attend teachings regularly.
(Contact us to subscribe to our e-newsletter)
(Click here to find out what is in this month's
newsletter.)
Other
Services
It is incumbent upon us as an affiliated member to help in fulfilling
Lamas' vision where need be. At the present moment, what is uppermost
in mind is the Maitreya Project where all centres join hands to make
it a reality.
(Click here for more information.)
comments & suggestions concerning our activities.
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