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Powa for Trisha Brunelle
On Saturday, May 10, 2008, we will be holding the following events as a special remembrance for Trisha. Everyone is welcome to any or all of these activities.
Note: there is limited parking available near the Center at 304 Petaluma Blvd. More parking is available behind the Meditation Center with an entrance at 260 Petaluma Blvd.
10am-12noon Offering to the Spiritual Guide
This prayer, known as Lama Chopa, is practiced the 10th and 25th of every month in Dharma centers throughout the world and held special importance in Trisha's heart.
1pm-2pm Path of Compassion for the Deceased with Avalokiteshvara Sadana
This powa is a powerful method for transferring the consciousness of the deceased to the Pure Land.
2pm-5pm Open house
Come by to give regards to Trisha without having to participate in the prayers and powas. Enjoy food and drink with friends, relatives and fellow practitioners.
"What is 'powa', or 'transference of consciousness'? Powa is a method by which accomplished meditators transfer their consciousness to a higher rebirth. At the time of death our mind naturally leaves the body but generally cannot choose its next rebirth. Experienced practitioners of powa, however, can choose their next rebirth and direct their consciousness to a higher state at the time of death."
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
It is considered auspicious to bring offerings of food, flowers or money.
All money collected will go directly to Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center in Healdsburg
All events will take place at
Mahakaruna Buddhist Meditation Center
304 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952
