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Lhabab Duchen 2022
November 15, 2022 All day
Lhabab Duchen – Buddha Shakyamunia’s Descent From Tushita Heaven
Lhabab Duchen celebrates the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni’s descent from heaven after repaying the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara and teaching Dharma to the gods. It is another auspicious occasion and one of four major Buddhist festivals. Lhabab Duchen occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month, according to the Tibetan calendar. Lhabab Duchen 2022 falls on Tuesday, November 15th.
Lhabab Duchen: How to Celebrate:
These auspicious occasions (duchen) inspire us to practice extra Dharma by engaging in various virtuous activities. For instance making offerings, saying mantras, prayers, and lighting butter lamps. Along with remembering Buddha and his activities, the festival’s main point is to pray. Many say the goal is to pray for the long life of all holy Gurus from all traditions, for the survival and spreading of Buddha’s teachings in the minds of all sentient beings, and for peace on earth. As a merit multiplying day, the karmic results of actions done today become multiplied 100 thousand times. Above all, what better way to use those merits than further dedication towards Buddhahood for all beings? And that’s what we do at the Buddhist Institute of Universal Compassion.Â
Join us for a special Lhabab Duchen 2022 celebration. You can find details to attend below!
Lhabab Duchen 2022:
Join us on Zoom or in person for a special Lhabab Duchen celebration offered by Geshe-la during our Dharma Day on November 13th at 10 AM (Pacific Time). All Buddhists and those who are wholeheartedly interested are welcome to attend. Let us come together in thought, prayer, and action from wherever we are while helping to benefit other beings as a result.
Join us on Zoom for Lhabab Duchen 2022:
Celebrate this auspicious event during our Dharma Day Sunday, November 13th, at 10 AM (Pacific). We will have a special Tsok offering ceremony and Buddha Shakyamuni Meditation followed by a cheerful Sangha mingle potluck. You are welcome to contribute your favorite vegetarian dishes and goodies with the altar offerings if attending in person.
Kindly click below to join us on Zoom November 13th, at 10 AM (Pacific Time).
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95017687492