Upcoming Special Events
Sunday February 14
10 AM - Noon
Losar - Tibetan New Year Celebration
Sunday February 14 marks the first day of the Year of Iron Tiger. Come celebrate the start of a new year (Tib. losar) at the Center. We will begin with the traditional "Offering to the Spiritual Mentor" (Tib. Lama Chopa)
and "Shower of Blessings Feast Offering" (Tib. tsok) practices. Please
bring some food-offering for the feast-offering (cut fresh fruit, dried
fruits, nuts, breads, cookies, any vegetarian finger-food, juices).
Following this will be a special White Dzambhala puja to generate
spiritual and material wealth, well-being and generosity, an outdoor
Sang-Ritual (offering of juniper/cedar smoke as a means of purification
and cleasing) and the blessing and hanging of new prayer-flags. Come
dressed warmly for the outdoor events.
A potluck lunch for the new year follows the practices - bring a dish to share on this auspicious day!

Saturday February 20 - Sunday February 21
10 AM - Noon & 2 - 5 PM
Program: Manjushri Lord of Speech Empowerment & Teachings
Vajra Master: Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Khenpo Tsultrim will be confer a Manjushri empowerment (in the aspect
of "Lord of Speech") followed by teachings and instructions on the
Manjusri sadhana known as
"Light of Wisdom" on the weekend of February 20 – 21, 2010.
Manjushri is a Bodhisattva who represents wisdom and his mantra
symbolizes that quality. He holds a sword in his right hand —
symbolizing his ability to cut through delusion and book at his heart,
the Perfection of Wisdom teachings (Prajnaparamita-sutra).
As we have the expenses of caring for our teachers and upkeep on our
buildings and grounds, we appreciate a donation of $45 per day, though
no one will be refused attendance due to lack of money. Dana-offerings to the teacher will be done at the end of the teaching-weekend.
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