American Buddhist Group Presents: The Mahayaha Series

Three teachings in July by Geshe Ngawang Gedun
Thursday evenings 7pm - 8pm 1619 Mapleleaf Court, Encinitas

July 10th - Healing Anger and Negative Emotion
July 17th - Transforming the Unsubdued Mind through Meditation
July 24th - Getting Rid of Guilt: How Karma Works in Daily Life

By donation. For directions or more information call Chris von Rathmann (760)633-4544.

Geshe Ngawang Gedun
Geshe la was born in Domo, Tibet in 1958. In 1959 his parents escaped with him to India following the Chinese Communist invasion. He studied at Sera Mey Monastery in Southern India and received ordination from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the age of 20. Geshe la excelled in his studies and examinations and, in 1992, he was awarded the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the equivalent of the western Ph.D. in Buddhist Philosophy. In 1993 he then completed a year of advanced studies at Gyudmed Tantric College.

Geshe la has been teaching in Australia since 1996 and around the U.S. since 2000. He is the Spiritual Director of Australian Tibetan Buddhist Center in Gold Coast, as well as Tara Tibetan Buddhist Center in Washington State. Geshe la has also taught and lectured at Universities and many other centers in both countries. He is fluent in English and teaches to his western students with great kindness, compassion and understanding.

Geshe la is also available for personal teachings and consultations, healing prayers, blessings for newborns and those who have passed on. By appointment only 760-505-1428 or 760-633-4544.