Dhamma Calendar - Theravadan Tradition
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Atthami Quarter Moon - Uposatha Observance (Renewed Dedication Practice Day)
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Amavasya New Moon Uposatha Observance (Renewed Dedication Practice Day)
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Atthami Waxing Quarter Moon Uposatha Observance (Renewed Dedication Practice Day)
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Pannarasi FULL MOON Uposatha Observance (Renewed Dedication Practice Day)
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Atthami Waxing Quarter Moon Uposatha Observance (Renewed Dedication Practice Day)
Atthami Waxing Quarter Moon this month, one of the four key days of Uposatha Observance, or a Renewed Dedication Practice Day for monastics and lay practitioners alike. Practicing loving kindness Metta is one of the most important practices on renewal days. Chant along to re-affirm your commitment to love all sentient beings and bring the […]
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Tara Puja Day, Lunar 8th
Every day is Tara day, although typically we celebrate especially on the eighth day of the lunar month, which is auspicious for Tara practice. Tara is the Wisdom and Compassion Activity of all the Buddhas. For more information on Tara Day, and meritorious activities for this special day each month. HAPPY TARA DAY! Every day is Tara […]
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8th Lunar SUPREME ACTIVITY DAY: Tara and Amoghasiddhi Day, First Quarter Moon Waxing
Supreme Activity Day is on the first quarter moon, the 8th Day of the lunar month. As Enlightened Activity Day, it is, therefore special to Mother Tara and the Karma Buddha Family of Amoghasiddhi. In wrathful form the karma activity deities are, Vajrakilaya and Diptachakra. Or, for example, if the activity you are practicing is […]
Medicine Buddha Practice
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MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Venerable Khenpo Tenzin and the Garchen Institute Lamas 8am – 9am PDT or MST (UTC-7) Smoke Offering will be performed New Medicine Buddha Sadhana (starting 08/30/2024) Message from H.E. Garchen Rinpoche When you submit your mantra accumulations it is like putting money in your bank. If you only have your personal bank […]
White Tara Practice and Jangchok for Deceased
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White Tara Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas Each Sunday, along with the White Tara sadhana, we will do a different additional practice on a rotating basis. That rotation will look like this: Arya Tara & Jangchok for the Living Arya Tara & Jangchok for the Deceased Lama Chöpa & Dharmapalas (Dharma protectors) Arya Tara & […]
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