On 6th July we will mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the beginning of the ‘Year of Compassion’ in his honour. As a spokesperson for peace, compassion and human values, His Holiness occupies a special place in the hearts of millions - Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. In Rigpa we will celebrate his dharma accomplishments by practising together and several centres will host festive activities.
Join in the joyful celebration of this auspicious day and year and share in the merit by making donations:
towards the offering of tsok, flowers and lights during the practice in Lerab Ling (this will include offering of butter lamps at the Bodhgaya stupa by Rigpa), and
offering butter lamps in Dzogchen Beara (please add a comment in your dedication so we know your donation is for the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama)
Also check with your centre if there are more activities happening in your centre to celebrate His Holiness’s birthday.
Programm:
8.30 - 9.30 CEST
Eight Noble Auspicious Ones
Seven-Branch from Zangcho Monlam
37-point Mandala Offering
Offering of Body, Speech, Mind, Qualities, Activities
Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Paying Homage to Buddha & the 16 Arhats (Sthaviras)
Riwo Sangchö
To do the Riwo Sangchö sadhana, you need a Guru Rinpoche empowerment. You may want to light a Riwo Sangchö incense. If you don't have the empowerment, please focus on your own personal practice, and enjoy the atmosphere. Find out more about Riwo Sangchö here.
Texts
Some practices are projected, below you can download the texts for this streaming
Shyidal, is a local protector of the Kham region Trehor (the home of the Lakar family). On Sogyal Rinpoche's request, Lerab Ling inserts Shyi Dal into the first Lungta prayer.
