Spiritual programme

Maitreya's Tathagata Essence – With Geshe Tenzin Zopa

Special Events

Sunday 29 December 2024, 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Location: Main Gompa
 
Maitreya and Asanga
Maitreya Buddha conveying the teachings to Asanga

Schedule

3 afternoon teachings, 2:00–4:00 pm

  • 29 December 2024

  • 30 December 2024

  • 31 December 2024

Teachings

Geshe Tenzin Zopa will teach on this seminal text, The Tathagata Essence conveyed to the great Indian pandit and yogi, Asanga, by Buddha Maitreya, which clarifies the meaning of our buddha potential, in particular the emptiness of the mind that allows evolution to a state of complete enlightenment.

Teacher

Geshe Tenzin Zopa is an esteemed teacher with a strong connection with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. Learn more about Geshe la's FEEBE0;depth of knowledge and experience on our page – Visiting teachers and course leaders.

Text

An English translation of The Tathagata Essence, by Professor Jeffrey Hopkins and Joe B. Wilson, is available.

Everyone is welcome

  • This teaching is open to everyone, not just Root Institute residents.

  • No registration is required.

  • From those attending, we would very much appreciate a donation to help support the centre to continue our work of providing Dharma teachings.