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**BlackBird** · 02-22-2011, 11:54 AM

I had a fortunate experience taking refuge, both times. The first time I had seven monks who were staying at my house as they traveled through town. I asked the Geshe to provide a refuge ceremony for me and he did. It was very private and special. He explained what it all meant and gave me the precepts. As a gift for my refuge the monks even gave me a thangka of Buddha Shakyamuni. The second time I took refuge with my vajra guru and it was a very small group of 25 people. It was all in Tibetan but I had the general idea and was very pleased with it. It was then that I received my refuge name. I still take refuge nearly daily in front of my shrine and every time it is meaningful.

Best,
Laura

02-22-2011, 11:54 AM	#14
BlackBird Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I had a fortunate experience taking refuge, both times. The first time I had seven monks who were staying at my house as they traveled through town. I asked the Geshe to provide a refuge ceremony for me and he did. It was very private and special. He explained what it all meant and gave me the precepts. As a gift for my refuge the monks even gave me a thangka of Buddha Shakyamuni. The second time I took refuge with my vajra guru and it was a very small group of 25 people. It was all in Tibetan but I had the general idea and was very pleased with it. It was then that I received my refuge name. I still take refuge nearly daily in front of my shrine and every time it is meaningful. Best, Laura
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