KarmaKagyu.NL - Program

Thursday March 3rd
Mahakala day
Sur puja
and Tjibles

This day is a preparation for the new year to purify negative energy and clear away obstacles.

Saterday March 5th
Losar

The beginning of

The Iron Rabbit Year

Losar begins with, at sunrise, with a ceremony in the Temple, the offering of Katag's to H.H. the Gyalwang Karmapa and Lama Gawang Rinpoche. After the ceremony there is a celebration of the new year in the Temple. Everyone is invited, also to bring a small contribution like a snack, small salade, cake or so.

Monday March 7th
Sang puja
Raising the new Prayerflags

A Special Request

We would like to advise anyone wishing to enroll for either a reading, special lessons or a retreat, to be present on the previous evening at 18:45, in order to be able to take advantage of the opportunity of joining in with the Chenrezig Puja that evening and the Tara Puja the following morning at 7:45. This will help you prepare for the profound teachings Rinpoche will be giving us, so that you may increase the possibility of gaining insight into the deeper layers of their significance. In order for the necessary preparations to be made in time, we would appreciate you letting us know in advance if you wish to be present for readings, lessons, retreats or Nyung Né.

Saturday 16th en Sunday April 17th 2011
Dewachen meditation teaching

Dewachen the blissful realm of Buddha Amitabha. When we die, our strong desire and belief in Dewachen to be born, then this wish fulfilled, and we appear before the face of a lotus of the Buddha Amitabha.
Click here to enroll for this retreat.
It begins at 10:30 a.m
Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- )

Thursday 2nd to Sunday June 5th 2011
Powa Course in Kamalashila
Germany

Powa is the direct transferance of consciousness to the Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha, Dewachen. We do this meditation at the moment of death. Because we do not know when and under what circumstances we die, it is important that we can support ourselves at this crucial moment. If the Powa succeeds, there will be no Bardo for us and we gain immediate release from the suffering of cyclic existence, samsara.
See: Kamalashila Program, for further details

Thursday 9th to Tuesday June 14th
Ngön Dro Retreat in Vienna
Austria

Further details will be given later

Saturday 9th and Sunday July 10th 2011
Powa Retreat

Powa is the meditation practice which can directly transfer one's consciousness to Dewachen, the Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha. Since we do not know how or when we are likely to die, it is important for us to make preparations for this event, by practising the Powa so that we can liberate ourselves at the critical moment of our death.
Click here to enroll for this retreat.
It begins at 10:30 a.m
Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- )

Saturday 3rd en Sunday September 4th 2011
Bardo teaching

Bardo means "between two and represents the stage between this life and the next. By preparing for this phase and focus your meditation on the various appearances that will occur, recognition may occur in the Bardo. This can be an end to the existence in samsara. You can also, through the understanding of these teachings, assist others during the process of dying.
Click here to enroll for this retreat.
It begins at 10:30 a.m
Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- )

Saterday 8th en Sunday Oktober 9th 2011
Manjushri retreat

The annual Manjushri retreat is a meditation focused on the Buddha Manjushri, the wisdom aspect of the Buddha. He carries a sword to cut through ignorance and the wisdom Prajnaparamita book to convey. In essence we are all Buddhas, but because of our ignorance we do not recognize this. This ignorance makes us suffer. During this retreat Lama Gawang Rinpoche gives explanation and instructions for this meditation. We will also practice the meditation together.
Click here to enroll for this retreat.
It begins at 10:30 a.m
Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- )

Thursday Oktober 27th to Tuesday November 1st 2011
Bardo teaching in Vienna
Austria

Further details will be given later

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, and Sunday November 6th 2011
Teachings in Berlin
Deutschland

Lama Gawang Rinpoche will give teachings in Bodhicharya Berlin
Kinzigstraße 25, 10247 Berlin
- Meditation on the three kinds of Dewachen
- The 4 Bardos
- In the morning Green Tara
- Starting Saturday, Chenresig practice in the evening

See Bodhicharya Berlin for more details

We are continuously being born in the six kingdoms of Samsara, where we we must undergo old age, illness and death. By practising the Noble Dharma, we may achieve Liberation from this cycle of suffering.

Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday morning March 20th,
Nyung Né
Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig

Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Chötrul Düchen. This day concludes the 15 days in which the Buddha Sakyamuni displayed a miracle every day in answer to the challenge of the leaders of the six most famous philosophical schools in India to show his miraculous powers to convince them and for the growth of the trust and devotion of his disciples. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email.
Considering that it will be an early start on Friday, it would be advisable to come on Thursday evening.

Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person.

Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday morning June 16th,
Nyung Né
Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig

Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Saga Dawa Düchen. This day we celebrate Buddha Sakyamuni's birth and Paranirvana. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 100.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email.
Considering that it will be an early start on Tuesday, it would be advisable to come on Monday evening.

Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person.

Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday morning August 4th,
Nyung Né
Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig

Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Chökor Düchen. This day we celebrate Buddha Sakyamuni's first turning of the Dharmawheel. The first seven weeks after his enlightenment the Buddha Sakyamuni did not teach, but on request of the gods Indra and Brahma to teach, Buddha Sakyamuni went to Sarnath where he gave his first Sermon and explaned the Four Noble Truths. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email.
Considering that it will be an early start on Tuesday, it would be advisable to come on Monday evening.

Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person.

Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th and Friday morning November 18th,
Nyung Né
Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig

Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Lha Bab Düchen. This day marks Buddha Sakyamuni's return from the world of the Gods. As his mother had been born into Indra's Kingdom of the Gods, Buddha Sakyamuni gave teachings there for three months, not only in order to free her, but also for the welfare of the Gods. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email.
Considering that it will be an early start on Sunday, it would be advisable to come on Tuesday evening.

Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person.

Auspicious Star for bathing

As a complement to our ordinary practice, Lama Gawang recommends this additional, simple way of working on the numerous and tenacious mental obscurations that may still need to be purified.

Saturday March 12th

To wash at sunset increases longevity and radiance, 111 mental obscurations will disappear.

Monday April 4th

To wash at sunset evil spirits lose their power and unity increases, 80 mental obscurations will disappear.

Mondag Mei 9th

To wash at sunset increases longevity, 13 mental obscurations will disappear.

Thursday June 2nd

To wash in the afternoon possessions and wealth is increasing and people talk good about you, 1600 mental obscurations will disappear.

Maandag 4 juli

To wash after sunrise purifies physical illness and 20 spiritual obscurations.

Tuesday August 2nd

To wash brings spiritual wellbeing, 8 mental obscurations will disappear.

Tuesday August 30th

To wash at sunrise makes mamos and Dharma Protectors rejoice, that fulfills wishes.

Friday September 30th, Tuesday Oktober4th and Oktober 11th

To wash during the day, obstacles and evil spirits lose their power, mental obscurations will disappear.

Thursday November 3rd 2011

Washing or bathing at or just after sunrise will increase prosperity and create a stronger sense of unity.

Sunday December 4th 2011

Washing or bathing during the day will not only please the earth-gods and spirits, but will also eliminate negative intentions and remove 20 mental obscurations.

Wednesday January 18th 2012

Washing oneself will enable you to do with less sleep, increase your intelligence, sharpen your comprehensive powers, and remove 8 mental obscurations connected with desire.

Monday January 30th and Wednesday February 1st 2012

Washing just after sunrise will help to purify 900009000 mental obscurations.

SALUTATIONS TO MANJUSHRI

One year's special dates for merit accumulation.

March 19th Conclusion of the 15 days the Buddha Shakyamuni performed a miracle every day to convince the philosophers

June 15th Enlightenment and Paranirvana of the Buddha

August 3rd The first turning of the Dharma wheel

November 17th Buddha's descent from heaven

These are the auspicious days of the Buddha

Monthly Dharma days (according to the Tibetan, moon based, calendar)

8th day for Sangye Menla (Medicine Buddha), and Tara the Saviouress

10th day for Guru Rinpoche

15th day for Buddha Shakyamuni

25th day for Dorje Pagmo

30th day for Buddha Amithaba

These are all powerful days to accumulate and dedicate merit for the sake of all sentient beings to become Buddha.

Regular Ceremonies
under supervision of
Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche

On a daily basis Gawang Rinpoche performs the Tara and Mahakala ceremonies.

In the morning at about 07:45 hours, the daily Tara puja starts. The Bodhisattva Tara is the protector of life and comes in different appearances symbolizing the various aspects of her activity on earth. The mornings are considered as in the sign of Tara and is seen as a favorable span of time for constructive activities.

In the early evening at about 17:00h the regular Mahakala puja takes place. Mahakala is a representation of the original Buddha nature in the role of protector of the Dharma. Like in all Kagyu monasteries, once a month a special long Mahakala puja is performed lasting the whole day (with breaks). The long Mahakala pujas take place on the day before new moon (i.e. no moon). Please see the moon calendar for more details about the timing of events and then click on agenda to see the above program in concise form and easy printing in diary format.

Following the regular Mahakala puja, at about 19:00 hours, the Chenrezig puja is performed under supervision of a senior sangha member. Chenrezig is the Lord of Compassion - a Bodhisattva who is also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit.

Furthermore, on special request, Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche performs the Dewachen (Pure Land) Powa (spiritual transmission) and Bardo sadhanas to guide the deceased towards Buddha Amithaba's heaven. After such a puja in Hantum, the names of the deceased will be transmitted to the other Kagyu monasteries where additional prayer services will take place for the deceased mentioning their names.

Above course fees are per adult (children half price) and are collected for donation to teachers and their monasteries or institutes.

		PHEL ~ PROGRAM
		Click here for Dutch version. Hier anklicken für die Deutsche version. Thursday March 3rd Mahakala day Sur puja and Tjibles This day is a preparation for the new year to purify negative energy and clear away obstacles. Saterday March 5th Losar The beginning of The Iron Rabbit Year Losar begins with, at sunrise, with a ceremony in the Temple, the offering of Katag's to H.H. the Gyalwang Karmapa and Lama Gawang Rinpoche. After the ceremony there is a celebration of the new year in the Temple. Everyone is invited, also to bring a small contribution like a snack, small salade, cake or so. Monday March 7th Sang puja Raising the new Prayerflags A Special Request We would like to advise anyone wishing to enroll for either a reading, special lessons or a retreat, to be present on the previous evening at 18:45, in order to be able to take advantage of the opportunity of joining in with the Chenrezig Puja that evening and the Tara Puja the following morning at 7:45. This will help you prepare for the profound teachings Rinpoche will be giving us, so that you may increase the possibility of gaining insight into the deeper layers of their significance. In order for the necessary preparations to be made in time, we would appreciate you letting us know in advance if you wish to be present for readings, lessons, retreats or Nyung Né. Saturday 16th en Sunday April 17th 2011 Dewachen meditation teaching Dewachen the blissful realm of Buddha Amitabha. When we die, our strong desire and belief in Dewachen to be born, then this wish fulfilled, and we appear before the face of a lotus of the Buddha Amitabha. Click here to enroll for this retreat. It begins at 10:30 a.m Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- ) Thursday 2nd to Sunday June 5th 2011 Powa Course in Kamalashila Germany Powa is the direct transferance of consciousness to the Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha, Dewachen. We do this meditation at the moment of death. Because we do not know when and under what circumstances we die, it is important that we can support ourselves at this crucial moment. If the Powa succeeds, there will be no Bardo for us and we gain immediate release from the suffering of cyclic existence, samsara. See: Kamalashila Program, for further details Thursday 9th to Tuesday June 14th Ngön Dro Retreat in Vienna Austria Further details will be given later Saturday 9th and Sunday July 10th 2011 Powa Retreat Powa is the meditation practice which can directly transfer one's consciousness to Dewachen, the Pure Land of Buddha Amitabha. Since we do not know how or when we are likely to die, it is important for us to make preparations for this event, by practising the Powa so that we can liberate ourselves at the critical moment of our death. Click here to enroll for this retreat. It begins at 10:30 a.m Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- ) Saturday 3rd en Sunday September 4th 2011 Bardo teaching Bardo means "between two and represents the stage between this life and the next. By preparing for this phase and focus your meditation on the various appearances that will occur, recognition may occur in the Bardo. This can be an end to the existence in samsara. You can also, through the understanding of these teachings, assist others during the process of dying. Click here to enroll for this retreat. It begins at 10:30 a.m Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- ) Saterday 8th en Sunday Oktober 9th 2011 Manjushri retreat The annual Manjushri retreat is a meditation focused on the Buddha Manjushri, the wisdom aspect of the Buddha. He carries a sword to cut through ignorance and the wisdom Prajnaparamita book to convey. In essence we are all Buddhas, but because of our ignorance we do not recognize this. This ignorance makes us suffer. During this retreat Lama Gawang Rinpoche gives explanation and instructions for this meditation. We will also practice the meditation together. Click here to enroll for this retreat. It begins at 10:30 a.m Fee: € 40,- p.p. ( Including meals, and lodging for 2 nights = € 70,-- ) Thursday Oktober 27th to Tuesday November 1st 2011 Bardo teaching in Vienna Austria Bardo means "between two and represents the stage between this life and the next. By preparing for this phase and focus your meditation on the various appearances that will occur, recognition may occur in the Bardo. This can be an end to the existence in samsara. You can also, through the understanding of these teachings, assist others during the process of dying. Further details will be given later Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, and Sunday November 6th 2011 Teachings in Berlin Deutschland Lama Gawang Rinpoche will give teachings in Bodhicharya Berlin Kinzigstraße 25, 10247 Berlin - Meditation on the three kinds of Dewachen - The 4 Bardos - In the morning Green Tara - Starting Saturday, Chenresig practice in the evening See Bodhicharya Berlin for more details We are continuously being born in the six kingdoms of Samsara, where we we must undergo old age, illness and death. By practising the Noble Dharma, we may achieve Liberation from this cycle of suffering. Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday morning March 20th, Nyung Né Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Chötrul Düchen. This day concludes the 15 days in which the Buddha Sakyamuni displayed a miracle every day in answer to the challenge of the leaders of the six most famous philosophical schools in India to show his miraculous powers to convince them and for the growth of the trust and devotion of his disciples. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email. Considering that it will be an early start on Friday, it would be advisable to come on Thursday evening. Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person. Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday morning June 16th, Nyung Né Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Saga Dawa Düchen. This day we celebrate Buddha Sakyamuni's birth and Paranirvana. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 100.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email. Considering that it will be an early start on Tuesday, it would be advisable to come on Monday evening. Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person. Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday morning August 4th, Nyung Né Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Chökor Düchen. This day we celebrate Buddha Sakyamuni's first turning of the Dharmawheel. The first seven weeks after his enlightenment the Buddha Sakyamuni did not teach, but on request of the gods Indra and Brahma to teach, Buddha Sakyamuni went to Sarnath where he gave his first Sermon and explaned the Four Noble Truths. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email. Considering that it will be an early start on Tuesday, it would be advisable to come on Monday evening. Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person. Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th and Friday morning November 18th, Nyung Né Meditation on the 1000 armed Chenrezig Chenrezig is the embodiment of the limitless compassion of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This particular Meditation on the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, one which is extremely rich in blessings, takes approximately two and a half days to complete.It is said of this Meditation Practice, that its blessings and purification potential are so powerful, that if one succeeds in doing it properly eight times, re-birth in Dewachen will be assured. The Meditation will commence at dawn and continue till sunset. On the first day, breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.Fasting starts after lunch, and that same night after washing one's teeth, no more liquids are to be taken. On the second day, neither meals nor liquids are to be consumed. During the morning of the third day, tea and (generally) porridge will be served. Silence will be required throughout the entire Meditation Practice. The second day is on Lha Bab Düchen. This day marks Buddha Sakyamuni's return from the world of the Gods. As his mother had been born into Indra's Kingdom of the Gods, Buddha Sakyamuni gave teachings there for three months, not only in order to free her, but also for the welfare of the Gods. On this day the effects of both positive and negative actions will be 10.000.000 times as powerful. Enrollment for this Meditation Practice may be done by email. Considering that it will be an early start on Sunday, it would be advisable to come on Tuesday evening. Enrollment Fee: € 50,-- per person. Auspicious Star for bathing As a complement to our ordinary practice, Lama Gawang recommends this additional, simple way of working on the numerous and tenacious mental obscurations that may still need to be purified. Saturday March 12th To wash at sunset increases longevity and radiance, 111 mental obscurations will disappear. Monday April 4th To wash at sunset evil spirits lose their power and unity increases, 80 mental obscurations will disappear. Mondag Mei 9th To wash at sunset increases longevity, 13 mental obscurations will disappear. Thursday June 2nd To wash in the afternoon possessions and wealth is increasing and people talk good about you, 1600 mental obscurations will disappear. Maandag 4 juli To wash after sunrise purifies physical illness and 20 spiritual obscurations. Tuesday August 2nd To wash brings spiritual wellbeing, 8 mental obscurations will disappear. Tuesday August 30th To wash at sunrise makes mamos and Dharma Protectors rejoice, that fulfills wishes. Friday September 30th, Tuesday Oktober4th and Oktober 11th To wash during the day, obstacles and evil spirits lose their power, mental obscurations will disappear. Thursday November 3rd 2011 Washing or bathing at or just after sunrise will increase prosperity and create a stronger sense of unity. Sunday December 4th 2011 Washing or bathing during the day will not only please the earth-gods and spirits, but will also eliminate negative intentions and remove 20 mental obscurations. Wednesday January 18th 2012 Washing oneself will enable you to do with less sleep, increase your intelligence, sharpen your comprehensive powers, and remove 8 mental obscurations connected with desire. Monday January 30th and Wednesday February 1st 2012 Washing just after sunrise will help to purify 900009000 mental obscurations. SALUTATIONS TO MANJUSHRI One year's special dates for merit accumulation. March 19th Conclusion of the 15 days the Buddha Shakyamuni performed a miracle every day to convince the philosophers June 15th Enlightenment and Paranirvana of the Buddha August 3rd The first turning of the Dharma wheel November 17th Buddha's descent from heaven These are the auspicious days of the Buddha Monthly Dharma days (according to the Tibetan, moon based, calendar) 8th day for Sangye Menla (Medicine Buddha), and Tara the Saviouress 10th day for Guru Rinpoche 15th day for Buddha Shakyamuni 25th day for Dorje Pagmo 30th day for Buddha Amithaba These are all powerful days to accumulate and dedicate merit for the sake of all sentient beings to become Buddha. Regular Ceremonies under supervision of Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche On a daily basis Gawang Rinpoche performs the Tara and Mahakala ceremonies. In the morning at about 07:45 hours, the daily Tara puja starts. The Bodhisattva Tara is the protector of life and comes in different appearances symbolizing the various aspects of her activity on earth. The mornings are considered as in the sign of Tara and is seen as a favorable span of time for constructive activities. In the early evening at about 17:00h the regular Mahakala puja takes place. Mahakala is a representation of the original Buddha nature in the role of protector of the Dharma. Like in all Kagyu monasteries, once a month a special long Mahakala puja is performed lasting the whole day (with breaks). The long Mahakala pujas take place on the day before new moon (i.e. no moon). Please see the moon calendar for more details about the timing of events and then click on agenda to see the above program in concise form and easy printing in diary format. Following the regular Mahakala puja, at about 19:00 hours, the Chenrezig puja is performed under supervision of a senior sangha member. Chenrezig is the Lord of Compassion - a Bodhisattva who is also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. Furthermore, on special request, Chödje Lama Gawang Rinpoche performs the Dewachen (Pure Land) Powa (spiritual transmission) and Bardo sadhanas to guide the deceased towards Buddha Amithaba's heaven. After such a puja in Hantum, the names of the deceased will be transmitted to the other Kagyu monasteries where additional prayer services will take place for the deceased mentioning their names. Above course fees are per adult (children half price) and are collected for donation to teachers and their monasteries or institutes.
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