"The Meaning of Ringing a Gong Before Buddhist Meditation"

Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches at Padma Samye Ling in 1993.

"When you're ringing the gong, think that you're calling every disciple of the gracious teacher Buddha Shakyamuni to come here now. We are going to expound or practice the teaching. Please join us!"

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