Awakening Wisdom

The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva  Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 10:30 am – 4 pm Location: 3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Release the past and create the future with the empowerment of Buddha Vajrasattva. Connecting with this Buddha of purified consciousness through this blessing ritual and guided meditation purifies negative karma and creates the cause to actualize our pure potential. Gen Kelsang Choma, one the US’s most senior Kadampa Buddhist nuns and teachers, will share timeless teachings on the purification practice of Vajrasattva. This skillful, creative technology allows the mind to free itself from old and painful habits of thinking and acting. Gradually we experience a wonderful lightness and inner freedom. Living a life based on wisdom and love, we become the person we really wish to be.  Save $35 when you book this empowerment and our Vajrasattva Purification Retreat together for $90! Discount applied at checkout.  Discounts for TTP and FP members applied at checkout. Supporting special annual events allow us to make meditation available to all with our weekly affordable classes and free offerings. As ever, no one is ever turned away for lack of funds, please email admin@meditateinsanfrancisco.org to arrange what kind of donation would be possible for you to attend.   TEACHER: Gen Kelsang Choma is the most senior American nun within the New Kadampa Tradition of Modern Buddhism in the US. A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she has studied extensively on the Teacher Training Program for 35 years, and is qualified to teach both Sutra and Tantra. She is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco and is often invited to teach nationally. People enjoy her teachings for their clarity and warmth. What is an Empowerment: An empowerment is an ancient blessing ritual and series of guided meditations through which we make a connection with a particular Buddha. Teachings before and after contextualize it for all levels of understanding. It bestows upon us special blessings that heal our mind and awaken our Buddha nature. Everyone of any faith and at any level of experience or understanding is welcome to participate in this peaceful, illuminating day.   If you are new to this practice or need more information, contact: epc@meditateinsanfrancisco.org.   What to Expect: Practical Teachings Empowerment Ceremony Chanted Prayers Guided meditations What to Bring: (Optional) Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva Mandala Kit Mala   These items are available for purchase in our bookstore. Some prayer booklets are available to borrow. Schedule: 10 am | Registration Opens 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Vajrasattva Empowerment 2 pm – 4 pm | Vajrasattva Practice & Commentary