Refuge Vows: Becoming a Buddhist

In this ceremony Resident Teacher, Gen Chogma will explain the practice of refuge and grant the Refuge Vows. By taking these vows we commit ourselves to finding happiness from within by relying upon Buddha, Dharma and Sangha throughout our life. Through this we enter into Buddhism and become a Buddhist.

By learning to keep the refuge commitments, we will easily gain protection from fear and harm, and in particular from strong delusions that prevent us from making progress on the path to enlightenment. This is a very special opportunity to take the vows for the first time or to retake your vows. You can attend the ceremony without taking the vows.

Please note: for those who wish to take the vows for the first time, please consider reading through the twelve commitments of refuge as explained in The New Meditation Handbook.

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