Portland, Aug 4 (Nepal Oregon News):Today more than ever, Lord Buddha's teachings are more relevant at a time when the world is mired in conflict, violence and wars. We remember and pray Buddha because of his teachings.
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| Dr Bajracharya conducting the meditation at the program. |
Rev Dr Kabindra Bajracharya -- who is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Lumbini Eye Institute in Nepal -- said this at a two-part talk with meditation organized on Friday, Aug 2, 2019 at Nritya Mandala Mahavihara in Portland, USA.
The first part of the talk was based on a brief presentation Dr Bajracharya had given at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland to fellow doctors on mindfulness for healthcare.
Likewise, Dr Bajracharya also shared his insights into the practice of mindfulness in order to be of true benefit in the healing of others.
The second part of the talk was on Saptavidhanapuja (The Seven Limb Prayer). This prayer of Mahayana Buddhism is widely practiced by Tibetans and Newahs alike.
Actually, anyone who wishes to purefy negative actions of body, speech and mind and create positive potential with inspiration towards mindfulness and an awakened mind benefits greatly from this regular practice.The talk also included the Sanskrit chanted practice and meditation.
Currently, Dr Kabindra Bajracharya is in Portland at Casey Eye Institute, OHSU, Pediatrics Ophthalmology for six weeks for on-the-spot observation.
Dr Bajracharya has been initiated in different meditation and deity yoga from Vajrayana Masters of Nepal.
During this period, Dr Bajracharya also gave a presentation on mindfulness to doctors at OHSU and led meditation moments with nurses.Living near Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace, he practices Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery.
As a devoted practitioner of Buddha Dharma, he is a spiritual leader engaging in mass education and spiritual practices.
The Seven Limb Prayer (Saptavidhana Puja) is comprised of the first 12 verses of "The King of Aspiration Prayers" found in the finale of the Gandhavyuha Sutra. This Sutra tells the story of the journey of a young pilgrim - Sudhana - who meets and learns wisdom and skillful means from extraordinary and diverse Bodhisattvas of all walks of life along the way.
Prior to the beginning of the talk, Prajwal Vajracharya of the Nritya Mandala Mahavihara gave a brief introduction of Dr Kabindra Bajracharya to the audience.At the end of the program, a letter of appreciation was handed over to Dr Bajracharya by Prajwal.
The letter says:" Even though Newar Buddhism is one of the oldest Buddhist traditions existing today, it is so rare to find Newar Dharma teachers and particularly teachers of your caliber."
The letter which was signed by Prajwal and Helen Appell was read out at the program by Helen Appell of the Nritya Mandala Mahavihara.
The talk which was attended by about 30 Americans and Nepalese Portlanders was followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner.
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| Helen Appell of the Mahavihara reading out the Letter of Appreciation that was handed over to Dr Bajracharya by Prajwal. |
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| The audience. |
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| Group photo. |
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| The audience. |
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| The audience. (Rabin Man Shakya is a Nepali journalist in America) |
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