Small Bell and Dorjee with cover shop-singing bowl The word "Mala" means necklace

The word "Mala" means necklace or garland in Sanskrit

Dharma and Sangha and taking refuge in these Three Jewels strengthens our sense of meaning in this practice and energizes all our other practices throughout the day

10:15 – 10:30am - Tea Break

Friday - Introductory Talk: March 28

it is through meditation that we can deepen our level of understanding and realize change in our emotions

Small Bell and Dorjee with cover shop-singing bowl The word "Mala" means necklaceLiterally, each time we meditate with the Bell and Dorje we are engaging with a symbolic compendium of teachings of the Buddha. At the highest level, the very face of Wisdom Paramita appears on the handle of the Bell. In our hands, the Dorje is Yidam: compassion and methodrepresenting the five male perfections; the Bell is Mandala: the entire wisdom Mandala and representing the female perfection of wisdom. We cradle in our hands the deity, and the