Dear friends

On Sunday, May 4th, 2025 Geshe la is conducting a special ceremony to bring the new statue of Maitreya Buddha to our temple. All our Sangha members, their family and friends are invited to participate in this most auspicious event.

Doors open at 11:00am
The ceremony will begin at 11:15am
Auspicious sweet rice and tea will be served

This is the May schedule, please note that events and timings are subject to change. Refer to our calendar for the most up-to-date information.

4 MAY, SUN

11am – 12:30pm

Maitreya statue ceremony

• The temple is receiving a new statue of future Buddha Maitreya. There will be a short ceremony and Tibetan dresil (sweet rice) and refreshments will be served. No teaching on this day.
  
  

1:30 – 2:20pm

Tibetan language class basics 2/5

• Review alphabet while introducing more phrases and prayers
  

7 MAY, WED

6:30 – 8pm

Meditation and Tara Prayer

• 20m meditation followed by Tara prayer
  
  

11 MAY, SUN

11am – 12:30pm

Regular Dharma teaching

1:30 – 2:20pm

Tibetan language class basics 3/5

• Review alphabet while introducing more phrases and prayers
  

14 MAY, WED

6:30 – 8pm

Meditation and Tara Prayer

• 20m meditation followed by Tara prayer
  
  

18 MAY, SUN

11am – 12:30pm

Regular Dharma teaching

1:30 – 2:20pm

Tibetan language class basics 4/5

• Review alphabet while introducing more phrases and prayers

21 MAY, WED

6:30 – 8pm

Meditation and Tara Prayer

• 20m meditation followed by Tara prayer
  
  

25 MAY, SUN

11am – 12:30pm

Dharma teaching Q&A

• Email contact@jtclcalgary.ca to submit questions beforehand
  
  
  

1:30 – 2:20pm

Tibetan language class basics 5/5

• Review alphabet while introducing more phrases and prayers

28 MAY, WED

6:30 – 8pm

Four Mandala Tara Prayer (Full Tara)

• First day of Sakadawa
  
  

31 MAY, SAT

11am – 4pm

Start two-day retreat: Mani Buum Tsog

• Mahayana precepts. Accumulate Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. No meat, egg, garlic

1 JUN, SUN

11am – 4pm

Sakadawa Retreat part 2

• Accumulate 100,000 Chenrezig mantras (mani buum tsog)