We are now entering the fourth great occasion in Buddha’s life. Buddha’s mother Maha Maya had been reborn in the heaven of Thirty Three. To repay her kindness and to benefit the gods, Buddha spent three months teaching in the Heaven of 33.The day Buddha returned to the world was celebrated as Lha Bab Düchen. Although some traditions celebrate this on full moon day, we Tibetans celebrate it on the 22nd of the 9th lunar month. It is our good fortune that we have this special day to practice. Because of its huge potency, every action good or bad is multiplied 1 million times as per Lama Sopa Rinpoche FPMT

This year, the 22nd of the 9th lunar month falls on November 15 2022.

Geshe la will be leading us through Guru Puja prayers. You are invited to bring an offering of flowers, fruit or cookies for the altar.

Event information:
924 36 St SE (Jam Tse Cho Ling Calgary Temple)
Tuesday November 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Note that the usual weekly Wednesday prayer will be cancelled.

Our annual general meeting will be held after the teaching Sunday November 27 (1pm).

Agenda:

• Annual Fundraising report
• Financial Report
• Renovation cost and our future project(s)
  • 2023 Fundraising initiative
• Nomination and Election of 2 new board members

These days epidemics and wars seem to continuously torment many parts of our world. This is the collective karmic result of the past non-virtuous action accumulated by sentient beings. In order to quickly purify that, we all need to increase the two accumulations of Merit and Wisdom of all sentient beings. The supreme method for accomplishing this is the practice of Vajrasattva and confession to 35 Buddhas. Therefore, our Temple is offering this retreat on November 6, 2022, and we extend this invitation to everyone who wish to participate.

There is no charge or pre-registration requirement. However, if you wish to join us for our potluck lunch, please bring a vegetarian dish. Thank you.
Program:

VAJRASATTVA RETREAT
Jam TseCholing Tibetan Buddhist Temple
924 36 St. SE
Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 11am to 3pm.

11:00am – 12:30pm
Vajrasattva meditation, prayers and recitation of 100 syllable mantra and confession and homage to 35 Buddhas

12:30 – 1:30pm
Potluck Lunch break

1:30 – 3:00pm
Vajrasattva meditation, prayers and recitation of 100 syllable mantra and confession and homage to 35 Buddhas

Books with English translation will be provided.