Geshe Gelek leads practices on Chokhor Düchen (in person and online)

On this Chokhor Düchen holy day - a merit-mutiplying day - Geshe Gelek will lead us in lamrim meditation followed by Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.  The full schedule of the day can be found HERE. Participate in person at Kadampa Center, register HERE to participate via Zoom, or watch via YouTube live stream HERE.  Kadampa Center will provide a light lunch at 11:30, and the gompa will remain open for personal practice until 6 pm.

About Chokhor Düchen: 

At his first teaching, the Buddha expressed his profound realization of the nature of existence in the Four Noble Truths:

1. The Truth of  the Nature of Suffering
2. The Truth of the Origins or Causes of Suffering
3. The Truth of the Cessation of, or Liberation from, Suffering
4. The Truth of the Eight Fold Path as the means to attain ultimate happiness and freedom from suffering.

This teaching, referred to as the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, led to the formation of the Sangha, the community of disciples committed to following the Buddha's example of living simply, following the Path, and teaching the Dharma. 

Accordingly, every year at this time, the FPMT encourages its Centers to celebrate the presence of the sangha community. 

Our website includes a Sangha Support and Offerings page with valuable information, including a previous year's talk and Q&A about sangha with our director, Robbie Watkins.  Practice advice and more about Chokhor Düchen and International Sangha Day can be found HERE. 

Chokhor Düchen is a Buddha Holy Day, when the karma of our virtuous actions multiplies 100,000 times, according to a Vinaya text. Don't miss the opportunity to multiply your merit!

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