We are pleased to share photos taken by Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Event ID: 4197
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Brief description: Lhabab Duchen is one of the holiest and most sacred days in Tibetan Buddhism. Observed on the 22nd day of the ninth Tibetan lunar month (which this year falls on November 11th), Lhabab Duchen commemorates the Buddha’s return to the human realm after giving teachings to his mother for three months in the Heaven of the Thirty-Three. The merit of all positive actions performed at this time is said to be greatly multiplied. 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.
The monastery will also perform the ‘Pacifying and Enriching Fire Offering Ritual’ (Shyi-Gya Nyi-kyi Jinsek) on the final day to conclude this special event. Through the Pacifying Fire Offering (Shyiwe Jinsek), imbalances of the physical elements that result in sickness are healed; negative energies affecting us personally and throughout the world are alleviated; karmic defilements of countless lifetimes are pacified; and protection from harmful circumstances is invoked. Through the Enriching Fire Offering (Gyabé Jinsek), longevity, merit, wisdom, and all enlightened qualities are enriched and expanded.
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 November 12th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.