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Magha Puja Day

March 6, 2023 Māgha Pūjā (also written as Makha Bucha Day) is the second most important Buddhist festival after Vesak, celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Sri Lanka and on the full moon day of Tabaung in Myanmar. It celebrates a gathering that was held between the Buddha and 1,250 of his first disciples,...
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Anniversary Guru Shantarakshita

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 One of Guru Padmasambhava's manifestations.
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Padmasambhava Day Tsog

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Lunar 10th Day — recurs monthly. This is also a Tsog Offering date for those with Highest Yoga Tantra commitments. It is also considered “Daka Tsog” or “Heruka Tsog” honoring the great Herukas such as Hayagriva, Chakrasamvara and Yamantaka. Learn more
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Medicine Buddha Day

Monday, February 27, 2023 Lunar 8th Day, recurs monthly Lunar 8th day recommended for all practices, and especially Medicine Buddha and Tara. Learn more
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In Medicine Buddha practice we imagine healing light from the Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha entering our body, healing us. How does this imaginative...
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Tara Puja Day

Monday, February 27, 2022 Lunar 8th Day, recurs monthly  HAPPY TARA DAY! Every day is Tara day, although typically we celebrate especially on the eighth day of the lunar month, which is auspicious for Tara practice. The second auspicious day for Tara Puja is on the Full Moon Day, which is also...
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Losar – Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 TASHI DELEK! In the Tibetan Lunar calendar, New year is celebrated on February 21, 2023 — whereas on the Chinese lunar calendar it falls on January 22, 2023 (due to lunisolar calculations.) New Years marks the first day, first month of the year 2150, and the beginning of...
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Chothrul Duchen (starts)

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 for 15 days. Celebrates the 15 miracles of Shakyamuni Buddha. All merit from practices and offerings are multiplied. Full feature on 15 Miracles in 15 Days, Chothrul Duchen>>
Buddha's miracle of flames and water.
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New Moon

Monday, February 20, 2023 Lunar 30th Day New moon is good for all practices. Very auspicious Learn more
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Dharma Protector Day

Sunday, February 19, 2023 Lunar 29th Day 29th of Tibetan Lunar month is dedicated to Protector Pujas. Learn more
Mahakala, the Lord, the Great Black.
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Nirvana Day

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Many Mahayana Buddhists celebrate the Paranirvana of Buddha — not his death, but release from karma and the cycle of suffering. It is a day celebrated around the world with light, festival and important readings from the Maha-parinibbana Sutta. Learn more>> Learn more feature includes Sutta! [caption id="attachment_11097"...
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Tara, Mother of all Buddhas

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Loving face of the Mother of All Buddhas Green Tara. Detail from art by Ben Christian.
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How does Tara Help?

Tara, like any Mother, is ready to jump to our aid, even in mundane areas of life. She is the “practical Buddha” — the “Karma Mother” — the Buddha most active in our lives. Her Sanskrit name translates as “a star by which to navigate” — and like a star, she is always with us whenever we look for her.

Tara 6 Tara Victorious Over Three Worlds Trailokya Vijaya Tara.
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21 Taras Mantra Video Playlist

An entire playlist of every one of the mantras for the 21 Taras. Don't miss the amazing Tara mantra chanting of Yoko Dharma for the each Tara of the 21 Taras according to Surya Gupta lineage. One video with many repetitions and visualized images for each Tara. The final video is the English-translated 21 Praises to Tara sung in English.

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