Online Attendance Registration for the White Manjushri Initiation (Jenang) with Geshe Sonam

The practice of White Manjushri, a peaceful and gentle aspect of the Buddha of wisdom, is a profound method to develop wisdom in general, and the capacity to remember the teachings in particular. This deity is a favourite of Geshe Sonam’s, and the practice was one that he often relied on during his Buddhist philosophy studies while a student in the Geshe program. Those who receive the initiation will be qualified to embark on the sādhana practice of White Manjushri, a brief but profound ritual involving beautiful, peaceful visualizations, mantra recitation, simple offerings, and other practices. The method is very accessible and suitable for those with limited time. This is a practice of the Kriyā (action) class of tantra of the Rinjung Gyatsa collection. The initiation does not require students to receive tantric vows. There will not be a daily commitment given at this initiation, although Geshe la does encourage people to recite the mantra as often as possible. Those who do not wish to receive the bodhisattva vows may participate as a blessing rather than take the full initiation if they wish. Participants are requested to maintain a vegetarian diet the day of the ceremony and avoid the pungent plants (garlic, chives, onion, shallots, leeks) and eggs the morning before the initiation.