Bokar Rinpoche Parinirvana / Milarepa Tsok Offering with Lama Michael Conklin At KCC Urban Center
August 18, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Parinirvana of Kyabje Bokar Rinposche will be observed with a celebration of THE MILAREPA TSOK (Feast Offering.) This service will commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche, KCC's close spiritual advisor in India. Rinpoche was the heart student of Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche, KCC's founder. Lama Michael Conklin will introduce and preside over these services. This is an opportunity to recall and honor Bokar Rinpoche's life, enhance our connection with him and our lineage, and celebrate the fruits of these connections through a "feast offering" ceremony invoking the great yogi, Milarepa. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge, but seating is limited and registration is required. Please arrive by 9:45 am. Registration opens three months prior to the event. Please bring your Milarepa text if you have one. If you have not been instructed in the practice, you are still welcome to listen and observe. Please bring your Chenrezig text as well. A few Chenrezig copies are available for sale or loan at KCC. Food is a part of the "delightful substances" that are offered at a tsok gathering. Bring food offerings to KCC during the week before the tsok and until 9:30 a.m. on the day of the tsok that can be easily distributed to participants without requiring plates or utensils (examples: cookies, snack foods, small washed fruit such as cherries or grapes, candies, nuts, granola bars and individually wrapped items. It is not necessary to bring enough for everyone. Any quantity is welcome. Flower offerings are also appropriate. They should be arranged in vases (there are vases in the basement of KCC if you need one) and should arrive by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the Tsok. There will also be a preparation and rehearsal days TBA. You can volunteer on the registration site. If you have questions, please contact Kay Hartsock at beginandcontinue@gmail.com or at 503.651.3496 More information coming soon. Registration opens three months prior to the event.
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