The path of Liberation – His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Milan

His Holiness The Dalai Lama has accepted the invitation of Ven. Thamthog Rinpoche – Spiritual guide of the Institute of Tibetan Buddhist studies and current Abbot of Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala to come to Milan and give teachings at the Mediolanum Forum of Assago on the 27th and 28th of June. The 27th of June will be dedicated to a commentary on "The Three Principal Aspects Of The Path”: this is a brief but extraordinary text that introduces the thoughts of Mahayana Buddhism. The day of 28 June will be articulated in two parts: His Holiness will confer the initiation of Avalokitesvara, Buddhas manifestation of universal Compassion, in the morning. Receiving an initiation means to receive, from a qualified Master like His Holiness, a transmission of positive energy that will permit one to create the causes for obtaining the same qualities of the divinity. In the afternoon session His Holiness will hold a public conference called "Happiness Beyond Religion”. This will illustrate a positive approach to the existential problems of human society and suggest common worldwide ideal ethics that go beyond religion and shed light on the fundamental choices, particularly in moments of epic change like the one we are going through now. ?? For more information about the event or to register , please visit www.dalailama- milano2012.org or call the event secretary at +39 02 2576015. ??? THE THREE PRINCIPAL ASPECTS OF THE PATH 27 June 2012 (9.30/11.30 - 13.30/15.30) The Three Principal Aspects Of The Path The Three Principal Aspects Of The Path is a brief but extraordinary text in which Lama Tzong Khapa (Tibetan philosopher and meditator of the XIV century) presents the principal points of the Buddhist Mahayana path: renouncement towards the suffering of conditioned existence, the altruistic mind of illumination and the correct vision of the ultimate nature of phenomena. This text represents a path of interior growth in which the individual begins to become aware of the self and it’s real nature, in order to then open up to others by overcoming both ones own egoism and the wrong visions of reality which are the origins of every type of suffering and interior discomfort. INITIATION OF AVALOKITESHVARA, THE BUDDHA OF COMPASSION 28 June 2012 (9.30/11.30) Initiation of Avalokiteshvara, The Buddha of Compassion Avalokitesvara is the manifestation of the universal compassion of Buddha: he appears with this particular aspect of one thousand arms to symbolize his ability to benefit all beings. Receiving this initiation from a qualified master like His Holiness means to receive a transmission of positive energy that will permit one to create the causes to obtain the same qualities of the Divinity. His Holiness will confer this initiation based on his great personal knowledge and after a specific preparation. It will be carried out, especially for this day, on the base of special propitiatory rites. This ceremony is open to everyone and will definitely permit one to receive great benefit and an authentic blessing of great compassion, loving kindness and non-violence. PUBLIC TALK : Happiness Beyond Religion 28 June 2012 (13.30/15.30) Happiness Beyond Religion The words of His Holiness The Dalai Lama represent a positive approach to the existential problems of human society and suggest common worldwide ideal ethics that go beyond religion and shed light on the fundamental choices, particularly in moments of epic change like the one we are going through now. This conference will be cultural encounter and practical life experience on living and dying, the economy and altruism, power and values, communication, education, marriage, patience and freedom until disarmament and compassion; love, a sense of spontaneity and joy. It will be a reflection on the responsibility that each individual should feel in order to help change the world. Because we can change the world.