Refuge Ceremony bestowed by H.E. Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche

Taking refuge is the first step on the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Refuge is a ceremony during which a person formally becomes a Buddhist and receives a Dharma name. This differs from the passive refuge one receives at an initiation.

Please fill out this form to register for Refuge:

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Join us in person: Masking is strongly recommended, though not required. If you have any symptoms of a cold or flu, please refrain from entering the Monastery.

If you are registering for Refuge, we strongly recommend you join us for the following classes:

The Significance of Refuge: Tuesday, January 14th  – 7:30 pm PT on Zoom

When you decide that Tibetan Buddhism is your spiritual path, it is time to take Refuge. We strongly recommend that you take this class before taking the Refuge ceremony. In this class, you will learn the true meaning of Refuge and the Three Jewels. The Refuge Ceremony will be explained so you can understand the meaning and relevance of the ceremony to you.

Recommended reading: Taking Refuge: A Teaching on Entering the Buddhist Path by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Life After Refuge: Tuesday, February 11th  – 7:30 pm PT on Zoom

What do you do once you have taken refuge? To help with questions like these, we will be offering a regularly scheduled “Life After Refuge” discussion group. The aim is to hold informal discussions on beginning your new spiritual path. This will be scheduled during the week following a Refuge ceremony.

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