Heal the Mind, Heal the World: The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha

By receiving the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, we have an opportunity to make a connection with the embodiment of enlightened healing energy, who has accomplished permanent freedom from mental and physical suffering. With Medicine Buddha’s blessings, as we heal our mind we gain more power to heal the world through our prayers. Through these prayers, we can also begin to heal our physical illnesses and help others to do the same. Everyone is welcome to this blissful guided meditation through which we make a special, heartfelt connection with Medicine Buddha and receive his profound healing blessings. The empowerment session will be held Saturday morning, and that afternoon will include a commentary on the Medicine Buddha practices and your special connection with him. In the Sunday afternoon retreat, we will be guided through the chanted prayer and meditation practices of Medicine Buddha. To Register: visit MeditationMD.org Cost: Whole weekend $65 \($60 students, seniors 62\+, and unemployed, and early registration by October 31st\). Kids 4-12 $10, Kids 13-17 $25. Saturday Only $55 \($50 students, seniors 62\+, and unemployed, and early registration by October 31st\). Free for Benefactor level members. Includes Saturday lunch. Schedule:‍ ‍ Saturday Empowerment: 10am - 12pm \(note: please arrive by 9:45am\) Group Picture: 12-12:15pm Lunch Commentary: 2-3:30 pm WFJ with tsog offerings: 4:15pm Sunday Retreat Session 1: 1:30 - 2:45pm Retreat Session 2: 3:15pm -4:30pm Q&A: 4:30 - 4:45pm With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden Gen Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition. Gen Chogden is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years. Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.