Auspicious Visit Event Details of Venerable Lopön Lama Konchok Sonam

 

 

 

Empowerments, Teachings & Medicine Buddha Retreat

 

 

May 28 – June 1, 2025

Hosted by Meditation Sterling & UU

info@meditationsterling.com | www.meditationsterling.com

Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/9428285317#success

Passcode: 359737

 

 

Welcome

 

 

With deep reverence and heartfelt joy, Meditation Sterling warmly welcomes Venerable Lopön Lama Konchok Sonam for a rare and sacred series of events May 28th-June 2025. All are invited to receive profound empowerments, sacred teachings, a retreat, and engage in the healing practice of Medicine Buddha.

 

This is a precious opportunity to deepen your path, connect with authentic lineage blessings, and gather with our spiritual community in kindness and devotion.

 

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Schedule of Events

 

 

Wednesday, May 28 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM

 

Please note, no one is turned away due to lack of funds. Your attendance is a precious offering, your peace, study, practice, contemplation, meditation and realization is the ultimate offering.
May all beings benefit. 
 

Chenrezig Empowerment
with Refuge Buddhist Naming Ceremony

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sterling

22135 Davis Dr, Sterling, VA 20164

 

• Chenrezig Empowerment: 7:00–8:00 PM – Suggested Donation: $35

• Refuge Buddhist Naming Ceremony: 8:00–8:30 PM 

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Thursday, May 29 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM

 

 

Special Dharma Teachings with Lama Konchok Sonam

Meditation Sterling Headquarters and Virtual
77 Newport Ct, Sterling VA, 20164

– Suggested Donation: $40

 

 

Friday, May 30 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM

 

 

Medicine Buddha Empowerment

Meditation Sterling Headquarters

77 Newport Ct, Sterling VA 20164

– Suggested Donation: $35

 

 

Saturday & Sunday,
May 31–June 1 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

(Noon-2pm Lunch Break)

 

Medicine Buddha Retreat & Teachings

Meditation Sterling Headquarters & Virtual RSVP Required
77 Newport Ct, Sterling VA 20164

 

• Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Lunch Break: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
   

  Suggested Donation:

   $60 per session | $120 per day | $275 full retreat

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  Smoke Offering & Tsok: $10 or food item offerings welcome

 

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Suggested Donations & Dana

 

 

All events are offered by donation. Your generosity supports our temple, the visiting teacher, and the spiritual practice of all beings.

 

Ways to Give:

– Credit/Debit – PayPal – Square - Cash

– Checks (made payable to Meditation Sterling)

All donations are tax-deductible.
Meditation Sterling is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

No one is turned away for lack of funds—your presence is the greatest offering.

 

 

 

Participation & Details

 

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• Zoom Access: Remote attendance is available

• Arrival: Doors open 30 minutes prior to each event. Early arrival is appreciated.

• Mindful Presence: Please attend with an open heart and quiet reverence.

• Volunteering: We welcome your help with setup, offerings, and event flow.

• Prayer Requests, Sponsorship, Lodging, or Volunteer Inquiries:
  Please email: info@meditationsterling.com

 

 

Zoom

• https://zoom.us/j/9428285317#success

• Passcode: 359737
  
   

Dedication of Merit

 

 

Even if you cannot attend, you may still share in the merit by making a heartfelt offering.

Together, may our collective practice bring benefit, healing, and peace to all sentient beings.

 

There is no greater merit than supporting the altruistic endeavors of a Buddhist Temple. Donate or Volunteer today.