Schedule of Events
Set out below is a list of current and upcoming events at the partner monasteries and nunneries. (All dates are given in day/month/year format.)
To register for an event, please complete your registration for the event before its closing date. You will have the option to offer a voluntary donation (with an optional dedication) at the time you register. If you are new to Gompa select here.
If you have registered for an event and wish to view the available webcast, select My Sponsorships / Events from the Navigation Menu; then select the 'View webcast' button for the event.
Webcast events are recorded live and are usually available for viewing later the same day. Webcast sessions can be viewed at any time of your choosing until the webcast expiration date.
Featured upcoming Event
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. The webcast, to be recorded at Sakya Centre, will be available to view by the end of the day (India time) on June 11th, 2025.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Sakya Centre, Dehradun, India.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Sakya Centre, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Featured Upcoming Event
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. The webcast, to be recorded at Pullahari monastery, will be available to view by the end of the day (Nepal time) on June 11th, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus’ (Kagyu Gur-tso) is a collection of inspiring and profound songs, or Dohas, on the theme of fully recognizing and actualizing one’s buddha-nature. Over one hundred beautiful songs are found in this collection of the works of the great masters of the Kagyu lineage. The full-day puja is led by a senior lama who reads the narrative and the assembly of monks sing the songs in touching melodies.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Pullahari monastery, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
All Events
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and prayers to Tara are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others, and bring the fulfilment of positive good wishes. This prayer recitation is dedicated to the stable health and long life of all the great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa), literally means ‘making offerings to the spiritual guide’. This beautifully poetic and profound guru puja practice is a powerful method for strengthening the guru disciple relationship and for creating merit on this special day. ‘Tsok’ or ‘Ceremonial Feast Offering’ is an important Vajrayana practice of offering and purification through which merit and the realisation of the ultimate nature of mind are generated and shared.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These prayers and practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Buddhist practice of ‘live release’ involves the compassionate act of liberating animals that are held in captivity, typically those destined for slaughter or other forms of harm. The Drikung Dharma Foundation (Animal Sanctuary) serves as a beacon of compassion, providing refuge and care for animals in need. Your contributions will directly support the welfare of these animals, offering them food, shelter, and medical care, while also promoting kindness and respect for all beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These practices are dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This recitation is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. The webcast, to be recorded at Sakya Centre, will be available to view by the end of the day (India time) on June 11th, 2025.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Sakya Centre, Dehradun, India.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Sakya Centre, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
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Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. The webcast, to be recorded at Pullahari monastery, will be available to view by the end of the day (Nepal time) on June 11th, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus’ (Kagyu Gur-tso) is a collection of inspiring and profound songs, or Dohas, on the theme of fully recognizing and actualizing one’s buddha-nature. Over one hundred beautiful songs are found in this collection of the works of the great masters of the Kagyu lineage. The full-day puja is led by a senior lama who reads the narrative and the assembly of monks sing the songs in touching melodies.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
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Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Readings of the Kangyur are said to generate tremendous merit. This special practice is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Consecration Ritual’ (Rabne) is a powerful practice for cleansing negativities, sicknesses and obstacles, which includes the re-consecration of all the statues, sacred texts and stupas at the monastery, thereby re-empowering all these sacred objects to radiate enlightened and protective qualities throughout the environment for the benefit of all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 15th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is a powerful method for increasing healing powers both for oneself and others and for overcoming the inner illnesses of attachment, aversion, and the misapprehension of the nature of reality. The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased. This ritual is dedicated to the well-being of all and, in particular, dedicated to those who are sick and to those who have passed away.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Chod’ (meaning ‘cutting away’ or ‘cutting through’) is a set of unique tantric practices based on the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) teachings. These practices seek to overcome both a self-cherishing attitude and the apprehension of an independent, inherently existing self, which two kinds of obscuration lie at the root of all our delusions and suffering. The Chod texts are sung in melodious verses, accompanied by the rhythmic playing of large hand-drums and bells. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Perfection of Wisdom Sutra in One Hundred Thousand Verses’ is the largest of the Prajnaparamita sutras. In Tibetan it is referred to simply as Bum (The Hundred Thousand). It is a detailed exposition of the teaching on the perfection of wisdom that the Buddha Shakyamuni gave on Vulture's Peak in Rajagriha, setting out essential aspects of the path to enlightenment which bodhisattvas should know and practice.
These recitations are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life. This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Nine Deity Kalachakra Drupchod is a complex vajrayana practice based on the Kalachakra Tantra. In this Drupchod, practitioners invoke and meditate on the nine deities of the Kalachakra mandala, which represent various aspects of enlightened awareness. The Nine Deity Kalachakra Drupchod generates profound benefits, including the purification of negative karma, the accumulation of merit for spiritual growth, transformation towards enlightened awareness, protection from obstacles, healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and the promotion of global peace, harmony, and understanding.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Vairocana Buddha is considered to be a ‘king of purification’, with practices and pujas that bestow great benefit both for the purification of the negative karma of the deceased and of the living. In particular, this puja conveys a powerful blessing to our deceased loved ones and is a way for us to show our continued care and our wish for our loved ones to meet with auspicious circumstances and to be released from suffering. If you wish the name(s) of your deceased loved one(s) to be included in the puja, please write each name into the ‘Your dedication’ section of the event registration page.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Cakrasamvara, with extensive offerings, which is held annually for three consecutive days in the third Tibetan lunar month. As with many Drupchod, elaborate offerings are prepared and extensive prayers are performed by the sangha. This Drupchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Vairocana Buddha is considered to be a ‘king of purification’, with practices and pujas that bestow great benefit both for the purification of the negative karma of the deceased and of the living. In particular, this puja conveys a powerful blessing to our deceased loved ones and is a way for us to show our continued care and our wish for our loved ones to meet with auspicious circumstances and to be released from suffering. If you wish the name(s) of your deceased loved one(s) to be included in the puja, please write each name into the ‘Your dedication’ section of the event registration page.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Vairocana Buddha is considered to be a ‘king of purification’, with practices and pujas that bestow great benefit both for the purification of the negative karma of the deceased and of the living. In particular, this puja conveys a powerful blessing to our deceased loved ones and is a way for us to show our continued care and our wish for our loved ones to meet with auspicious circumstances and to be released from suffering. If you wish the name(s) of your deceased loved one(s) to be included in the puja, please write each name into the ‘Your dedication’ section of the event registration page.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 14th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Guhyasamaja Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which includes the preparation of the sand mandala of Guhyasamaja, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. This Drupchod is said to carry a powerful blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom, and merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Vairocana Buddha is considered to be a ‘king of purification’, with practices and pujas that bestow great benefit both for the purification of the negative karma of the deceased and of the living. In particular, this puja conveys a powerful blessing to our deceased loved ones and is a way for us to show our continued care and our wish for our loved ones to meet with auspicious circumstances and to be released from suffering. If you wish the name(s) of your deceased loved one(s) to be included in the puja, please write each name into the ‘Your dedication’ section of the event registration page.
Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and prayers to Tara are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and bring the fulfilment of positive good wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Kangyur’ literally means the 'translated words' of the Buddha. The Kangyur is a collection of the Buddha's own teachings in Tibetan translation. Readings of the Kangyur generate tremendous merit and are beneficial to all sentient beings. This practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Guhyasamaja Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which includes the preparation of the sand mandala of Guhyasamaja, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. This Drupchod is said to carry a powerful blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom, and merit.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
The practices to be performed will include:
June 3rd: Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Menlha Dhoe-chog).
June 5th: Vajrabhairava (Yamantaka) Self-Initiation Ritual (Jig-je Dhak-juk) with Ceremonial Feast Offering (Sol-tsog).
June 7th: Monthly Propitiation Ritual of Dharma Protectors (Dha-Kang).
June 9th: One Hundred Torma Offerings to the Dharma Protectors (Torma Gya-tsa).
June 11th: Extensive Series of the Monastery’s Regular Prayers and Pujas, including recitation of the Five Aspiration Prayers (Monlam Nam-nga), in praise of all the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great Nalanda masters, and the great masters of all traditions on the auspicious Cho-chod Dusang day, which coincides with the 15th day—or full moon—of Saka Dawa.
June 20th: Recitation of the Abhisamayalamkara (Ngon-tok Gyen) and Madhyamakavatara (Uma Juk-pa) on the auspicious Gyen-juk Dusang day.
June 23rd and 24th: Grand Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors (Kangso Chenmo).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 24th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is a powerful method for increasing the healing powers of both oneself and others and for overcoming the inner illnesses of attachment, aversion and the misapprehension of the nature of reality. The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which includes strict fasting and centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras, as well as on guided visualizations of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara), the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illnesses, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Chum-dha Kangso Chenmo’, which commences with the self-generation of Yamantaka and then proceeds with offerings to the Dharma protector Kalarupa, is performed annually at Gyuto monastery. All the monks participate in this special puja when offerings and prayers, in harmonic chanting, are made to the Dharma protectors in order to purify negativities and restore broken commitments. Propitiating and making offerings to the Dharma protectors is regarded as extremely beneficial in overcoming our spiritual and worldly obstacles.
The ‘Guhyasamaja Self-Initiation Ritual’ is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer’ are performed every year by the full assembly at Bajrayogini Meditation Centre and Nunnery. Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and the recitations of the praises to the twenty-one forms of Tara are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and bring the fulfilment of positive good wishes.
These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 9th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
The practices to be performed will include:
June 1st to 5th: Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of the Buddha’s Teachings).
June 6th to 10th: One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer (Dolma Bum-ther).
June 11th: Reading of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras (Yum Jhak-lok).
June 14th to 18th: Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of the Buddha’s Teachings).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 18th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 8th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This grand ceremony is performed to purify the negativities of all sentient beings, particularly of the deceased. On the sixth day of the Drupchod, the entire sangha gathers to perform a special ceremony for those who have died within the previous year. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Vajrasattva Drupchod is a seven-day ceremony based on the Minling Dorsem or Mindrolling Vajrasattva ritual. Minling Dorsem is part of the Vajrasattva cycle of teachings discovered by Chogyal Terdag Lingpa.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 5th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Cakrasamvara, with extensive offerings, which is held annually in the month of Saka Dawa. As with many Drupchod, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha. This Drupchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special practice is dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, for the stable health and long life of the great masters of all traditions, and to the clearing away of both inner and outer obstacles to our lives and practice. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Gar-chen Tse-chu Chenmo’ is a special practice which is held once every two years at Rumtek Monastery for seven consecutive days in the fourth Tibetan lunar month. The monks make offerings to Guru Padmasambhava, with supplications to dispel obstacles to our lives and practice and to bestow immeasurable blessings on the sangha and the entire world.
The puja will conclude with a sacred masked dance performance on the tenth day (Tse-chu) of the Tibetan lunar calendar, which is considered the day of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). The sacred dances re-enact especially powerful events which took place during the life of Padmasambhava.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 7th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Ushnishavijaya is a meditational deity specifically related to longevity. The practices related to Ushnishavijaya carry a powerful blessing, which can purify the negative deeds committed in past lives and increase merit and lifespan in the present life.
Jinsek (Fire Puja) is a ritual practice of offering, using the fire element to accomplish the enlightened activities of peace, development, influence and force quickly and powerfully.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
The practices to be performed will include:
May 29th: Torma Offerings to the Protectors of the Great Doctrine (Tor-Bul Tachen).
May 30th to June 1st: One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer (Dolma Bum-ther) and Ritual of Confessing Downfalls (Tung-Shak Choega) on the last day.
June 3rd: Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Men-lha Dhoe-chog).
June 4th: Reading of the Extensive, Middling, and Condensed texts of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras (Yum Gye-Ding-Due Sum).
June 5th: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog), Propitiation Ritual of Dharma Protectors (Kangso), and Recitation of the Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra (Zangcho Monlam).
June 6th: Reading of the Extensive, Middling, and Condensed texts of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras (Yum Gye-Ding-Due Sum).
June 7th: Extensive Prayer Offering by the Rato Sishu Tsokpa (Service Committee).
June 10th: In anticipation of the upcoming 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the monastery will offer One Thousand Offerings to Ushnishavijaya (Namgyal Tong-choe), recite ‘In Praise of Dependent Origination’ (Tendrel Toepa), and perform mantra recitations for the stable health and long life of His Holiness.
June 11th: In anticipation of the upcoming 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the monastery will perform a day-long recitation of ‘The Essence of True Eloquence’ (Drang Nge Lekshe Nyingpo).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is a powerful method for increasing healing powers both for oneself and others and for overcoming the inner illnesses of attachment, aversion, and the misapprehension of the nature of reality. The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased. This ritual is dedicated to the well-being of all and in particular, dedicated to those who are sick and to those who have passed away.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 3rd, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Kangyur’ literally means the 'translated words' of the Buddha. The Kangyur is a collection of the Buddha's own teachings in Tibetan translation. Readings of the Kangyur generate tremendous merit and are beneficial to all sentient beings.
Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and prayers to Tara are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and bring the fulfilment of positive good wishes.
These recitations are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Gong-ter Zab-tik Dol-chog’ is a profound Tara practice held annually at Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery over eight consecutive days during the sacred month of Saka Dawa, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. Presided over by Kyabje Bokar Khenchen Lodoe Thonyor Rinpoche, the practice involves invoking and meditating on Tara, with the first seven days dedicated to the recitation of Tara prayers and extensive offerings, culminating in a special Tara mandala ritual known as ‘Tashi Charbab’ on the eighth day, which coincides with the 15th day—or full moon—of Saka Dawa. The practices related to Tara, the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas, are especially renowned for being highly efficacious in pacifying and bringing protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and for bringing the fulfilment of all positive good wishes.
Nyungney is a powerful practice which includes strict fasting and centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras, as well as on guided visualizations of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara), the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illnesses, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and these practices are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others.
Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: During the month of Saka Dawa, the entire monk assembly gathers together each day to perform Avalokiteshvara rituals and recite the six-syllable heart mantra of Avalokiteshvara (the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas). The monastery also performs its annual ‘Nine-Deity Kalachakra Drupchod’ for three days during this sacred month. This Drupchod is a complex vajrayana practice based on the Kalachakra Tantra. In this Drupchod, practitioners invoke and meditate on the nine deities of the Kalachakra mandala, which represent various aspects of enlightened awareness. The Nine Deity Kalachakra Drupchod generates profound benefits, including the purification of negative karma, the accumulation of merit for spiritual growth, transformation towards enlightened awareness, protection from obstacles, healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and the promotion of global peace, harmony, and understanding.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 25th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
The practices to be performed will include:
May 28th and 29th: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog) and Complete Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of the Buddha’s Teachings).
May 30th: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog), Recitation of Amitabha Mantras, Satisfying and Fault-Repairing Prayers to Palden Lhamo (Lhamo Tro-sol), and the Dispelling of Hindrances (maras) through the Heart Sutra Prayer (Sher-nying Du-dok).
May 31st: Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Men-lha Dhoe-chog).
June 3rd: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog) and One Thousand Offerings to Je Tsongkhapa (Je Tong-choe).
June 4th: The Sixteen Arhats Ritual (Ney-ten Chag-choe).
June 5th: One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer (Dolma Bum-ther).
June 8th: Ushnishavijaya Long Life Ritual (Namgyal Tse-chog).
June 10th: Recitations of the Abhisamayalamkara (Ngon-tok Gyen) and Madhyamakavatara (Uma Juk-pa) on the auspicious Gyen-juk Dusang day.
June 10th and 11th: Complete Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of the Buddha’s Teachings).
June 17th to 21st: Recitations of the Abhisamayalamkara (Ngon-tok Gyen) and Madhyamakavatara (Uma Juk-pa).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 21st, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and prayers to Tara are said to pacify and bring protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and bring the fulfilment of positive good wishes.
It is said that the Buddha himself selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At the time of the Buddha’s parinirvana they vowed to remain in the world and maintain the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha Maitreya. This puja, ‘The Wish-fulfilling Gem Enhancing the Buddha’s Teachings’, a method for making offerings and prayers to Shakyamuni Buddha and the Sixteen Arhats, is said to bring special blessings for long life and to quickly generate merit.
These special practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the well-being of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors.
The practices to be performed will include:
May 28th: Tara Prayers and the Three Obstacles-Repelling Rituals of Sitatapatra, the Heart Sutra, and Lion-Faced Dakini.
May 29th: The Sixteen Arhats Ritual (Ney-ten Chag-choe), Long Life Prayers for H.H. the Dalai Lama (Gyalway Shabten), and Tara Prayers.
May 30th: Recitation of the Eight Prayers (Monlam Nam-gye), Tara Prayers (Dolma Khor-chey), and mantra recitations of H.H. the Dalai Lama (Gyalwe Tsen-ngag).
May 31st: Recitation of the Eight Prayers (Monlam Nam-gye), including the King of Aspiration Prayers (Zang-choe Monlam), and Long Life Prayers for H.H. the Dalai Lama (Gyalway Shabten).
June 1st: Chanting the Names of Manjushri (Jamphel Tsen-joe) and Tara Prayers.
June 2nd: Extensive Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Men-lha Dho-chog), and Invocation of the Activities of the Protector (Tha-og Chogyal Chenpo) by way of Pleasing and Confessing (Kang-shak), together with the Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors.
June 4th: One Hundred Times Chanting of the Names of Manjushri (Jamphel Tsen-joe) and Tara Prayers.
June 5th: One Hundred Times Four-Mandala Tara Ritual and Long Life Prayers for H.H. the Dalai Lama (Gyalway Shabten).
June 9th: Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors Mahakala (Gonpo), Dharmaraja (Choegyal), Sridevi (Palden Lhamo), Vaisravaṇa (Namsey), Tha-og Chogyal Chenpo, and Cham-sing.
June 11th: An extensive series of the monastery’s regular prayers and pujas on the auspicious full moon day—the 15th day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 12th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Saka Dawa commemorates the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Falling in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, the special activities during Saka Dawa culminate on the full moon of the 15th lunar day, which this year falls on June 11th, 2025. This time is associated with three major events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, his birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on alternate days. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until June 11th, 2025.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The teaching was recorded at Bodong Porong Pelmo Choeding monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Event details: In the sutra system of the path to Buddhahood the entire bodhisattva’s way of life or conduct is founded upon the practice of the paramita(s) or perfections. The six perfections are those of 1)generosity, 2) ethical discipline, 3) patience, 4) perseverance or joyous effort, 5) meditative concentration, and 6) discriminative awareness or wisdom. These six are known as perfections when, for example, the practice of generosity is a) motivated by the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the sake of all beings, b) undertaken within a six-fold combination of all the perfections, and c) performed with an awareness of the emptiness of the agent, the act, and the object in question. In the aspirational sense the word paramita or ‘perfection’ is used to denote a means to perfection. When describing the corresponding perfected result at the attainment of Buddhahood, the term means ‘transcendent perfection’, in accord with its literal meaning, ‘gone beyond’.
Geshe Pema Dorjee is an internationally recognized scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. His fluent English, keen intellect, clear and practical explanations, warm-hearted nature, and infectious sense of humor enrich his talks and discussions with meaning and inspiration. Born in Tibet in 1951, he fled to India and pursued advanced studies at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics founded by H.H. the Dalai Lama. He earned his Geshe degree at Drepung Loseling Monastery and has held senior academic and leadership roles, including Director of the Tibetan Children’s Village and Principal of the College for Higher Tibetan Studies.
At the Dalai Lama’s request, he revived the Bodong tradition, founding a research centre in Dharamsala and a monastery and school in Kathmandu. Deeply committed to humanitarian work, he leads numerous grassroots projects across the Himalayas, including schools, healthcare, and protection initiatives for vulnerable communities. Since 1997, Geshe Pema Dorjee has shared Buddhist teachings internationally, lecturing across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Bodong Porong Pelmo Choeding monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of June 30th, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
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Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The teaching was recorded at Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, and is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translations.
Event details: The program focuses on the creation and completion stages of meditation as applied to the practice of Buddha Amitabha, Lord of the family of the Protector Avalokiteshvara. The fruit of proper meditation on the form of Buddha Amitabha and recitation of his sacred Dharani mantra is longevity, freedom from illness, good health, happiness, mental clarity, and increased meditative insight and realization in this lifetime. At the time of death and throughout the bardo, one will naturally follow the path leading to rebirth in the Pure Land of Great Bliss. From there, without deviation, one will complete all stages and paths and swiftly attain supreme and perfect enlightenment. Such are the benefits of meditation and recitation of the mantra of Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, in the practice of the Pure Land of Great Bliss.
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is greatly admired for his skill in making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects inspiring and accessible. He is the Principal of Rigpe Dorje Monastic Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies at Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, Lava, India, and of the Rigpe Dorje Institute for Buddhist Studies at Pullahari Monastery, Nepal. Studying under the guidance of the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in 1997, upon completion of a three-year Mahamudra retreat, he was bestowed the position of Drupon Khenpo by the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Rinpoche, who recognized in him a rare accomplishment and skill in both study and practice.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of June 30th, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
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Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: These suttas (discourses) stress the practice of sati (mindfulness) for the purification of beings, and the overcoming of suffering, and for walking on the path of truth toward the realization of Nirvana. English and Chinese translation available.
[This event was originally webcast in December 2021 as Event ID 1835.]
Event details: The Satipatthana Sutta (The Discourse on the Establishing of Mindfulness), and the subsequently created Mahasatipatthana Sutta (The Great Discourse on the Establishing of Mindfulness), are two of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism, acting as the foundation for contemporary vipassana meditational practice. The Pali texts of the Satipatthana Sutta and the Mahasatipatthana Sutta are largely similar in content; the main difference being a section about the Four Noble Truths (Catu Ariya Sacca) in the Observation of Phenomena (Dhammanupassana), which is greatly expanded in the Mahasatipatthana Sutta.
Teaching recorded at H.H. the Dalai Lama’s residence in Dharamsala, HP, India. Donations made related to this event are strictly voluntary and any donations that are made will go to the Tibetan International Digital Library, a project supported by His Holiness.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The first formal discourse which the Buddha Shakyamuni gave following his attainment of buddhahood at Bodh Gaya was on the Four Noble Truths. The investigation and understanding of these four truths are regarded as an indispensable basis for a successful practice of the Buddhist path. [This event was originally webcast in March 2021 as Event ID 1578.]
Event details: The Four Noble Truths are: the truth of suffering (the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence), the truth of its origins (the causes of suffering), the truth of cessation (that there is a state free from suffering), and the truth of the path leading to such cessation.
Gaden Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden is a former abbot of Gaden Shartse monastery and former Executive Director of the Geluk International Foundation. He is a Deputy General Secretary of the International Buddhist Confederation and Vice President of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace. Khensur Jangchup Choeden also teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and directness.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Nagarjuna, the great 2nd century Indian master and leading proponent of the Madhyamaka philosophical school, wrote this celebrated poem as a letter of advice to his disciple King Gautamiputra. This course of teachings, recorded in August 2017 by Thrangu Monastery, Canada, is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in December 2020 and January 2021 as Event ID 1469.]
Event details: Nagarjuna’s ‘Letter to a Friend’ gives a concise and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Mahayana Buddhism, guiding both householders and the ordained onto the path leading to liberation and enlightenment. The instructions are of special interest to those who wish to follow a spiritual path while continuing to live and work in society, styled in a language and imagery that are easy to understand.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: This is a rare opportunity to receive step by step guidance from His Holiness on key elements of ‘Ngondro’, the inner preliminary practices, namely: taking refuge, developing bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) and the practice of Mandala Offering. In English with simultaneous Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in August 2019 as Event ID 223. There were no webcasts on Days 7, 8, and 9.]
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Karma is a Sanskrit word which means ‘action’. Karma refers to the doctrine of actions and their causal consequences. These three talks by senior teacher Karma Wangchuk Lhamo are given in Tibetan with English translation. [This event was originally webcast in July 2019 as Event ID 220.]
Event details: The concept of karma includes, in its causal aspect, both the actual actions (physical, verbal and mental) and the psychological imprints and tendencies created within the mind by such actions. After the commitment of an action a causal chain is maintained within the mental continuum which continues through successive events and rebirths. Such a karmic potential is later activated when it interacts with appropriate circumstances and conditions thus leading to the fruition of its effects. In general, if we act motivated by greed, anger, or delusion, we are planting the seed of suffering; when our acts are motivated by generosity, love, or wisdom, then we are creating the karmic conditions for openness and happiness.
Karma Wangchuk Lhamo was ordained at Thrangu Tara Abbey at the age of sixteen. In 1999 she entered solitary retreat for three years in Manang, Nepal. Between 2005 and 2014 she completed the nine year shedra studies course at Namdroling monastery in South India. Since 2014 she has been a senior teacher at Thrangu Tara Abbey.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche teaching on the fundamental importance of the cultivation of Bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) in our practice of Dharma (the process of spiritual transformation). English translation available.
[This event was originally webcast on 14 April 2018 as Event ID 152.]
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