This is an ongoing monthly study group, facilitated by Alan Muller. We will study the text The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, by Je Gampopa, which is one of the five most important texts of the Karma Kagyu lineage.

“This is one of the primary Kagyu texts and of immense relevance and benefit to all practitioners regardless of what stage they are at. In addition to providing a step-by-step outline of the path to Buddhahood, the teachings on the innate Buddha nature can provide students with the confidence to enter the path, while those already on the path can find in its twenty-one chapters much to inspire and keep them moving along the unmistaken path to Liberation.”  Lama Karma Shedrup

Je Gampopa (1079–1153)

Introduction Saturday 5 April 10:30 – 12:00

In this introductory talk, we will look at an outline of the text, which can be summarised into six main points. This study group is suited for both beginners and people who have been on the path for some time. The introductory talk is there for people to see whether they are interested in joining the study group.

“About 1000 years ago one extraordinary individual, Gampopa achieved Buddhahood by working with his Lama Milarepa and decided to set down this Buddhist path in a single book that he called The Jewel Ornament of Liberation.” Quote from Clark Johnson in Thrangu Rinpoche’s commentary on the text.

It will be an ongoing group which meets once a month. After the first couple of sessions, the group will be closed and people can no longer join.

This is a hybrid event—both in-person and online—although it is recommended that you attend in person.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88695915221?pwd=JoSybe4BYxkOuVaUBpIQ7yi2PFafHc.1

Meeting ID: 886 9591 5221
Passcode: Gampopa

Ongoing Study Group Dates

10 May, 31 May, 28 June – Saturday mornings – 3 hours with a break.

Cost:

There is no charge for this study group. However, donations are welcomed – a suggested donation of R50 per person.  Dharma centres, which offer teachings and meditation practices that benefit all beings, are largely sustained through the generosity of their supporters. Donations play a crucial role in ensuring the continuation of these teachings, providing resources for the upkeep of the centre, supporting teachers, and enabling the running of retreats, courses, and community activities.

Facilitator:

Alan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson.