About Event:
The Fifteen Days of Miracles (Days 1–15 of Month 1; Day 15 is called Chotrul Duchen): Guru
Shakyamuni Buddha shows miraculous powers in order to subdue six tirthikas, or non-
Buddhist teachers, who lacked faith in him, and to inspire more faith in his followers.
The new year spawns a time of increase in virtuous activity amongst Buddhist practitioners. Any actions done during that period of time, for better or worse, are multiplied in their power by virtue of being in alignment or out of alignment with the great deeds the Buddha himself did during this same astrological period over 2,500 years ago. It is a very powerful time to practice and increase one’s commitment to both practice and study as the power of that magical event can be harnessed to assist in our personal evolution towards enlightenment.
All fifteen days are merit multiplying days, when the merit of virtuous actions performed on these days is multiplied by 100 million
We invite you to learn more about the founders of Chenrezig Institute - Lama Yeshe and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche:
Visit Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive for articles and teachings as well as their Youtube channel
Visit FPMT youtube channel, showcasing teachings from Thought Transformation (Lojong) and How to make our life most meaningful
Pray for the Swift Return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche by reciting Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri as suggested by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Schedule for 15 Days of Miracles at Chenrezig Gompa
All events held in the Main Gompa
Friday February 28th
09:30am - Guru Puja Tsog and Share stories about Lama Yeshe - we Invite students who new Lama Yeshe to share their stories and inspire new students.
1:15pm - Guided meditation in the Main Gompa
2:00pm - Videos of Lama Yeshe teaching in the Main Gompa
Saturday March 1st
7:00am - Hanging of 1000 Arm Chenrezig Thangka in the Nalanda Masters Garden
7:30am - Preparing extensive water bowl offerings in front of the Thangka
9:00am - Enjoy traditional losar sweets and Chai in the Nalanda Masters Garden
10:00 - 12:00pm - Traditional Drawing Class with Jane Shamrok - In the Art Studio ($25.00 suggested donation)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch in the Big Love Cafe
1:15pm - Meditation with Ven. Tony in the Main Gompa
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Children and Family activities with Ven Osel, in the Main Gompa
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Traditional Tibetan Dinner with Music by Brendan Beame in the Big Love Cafe
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Dorje Khadro Fire Puja in the Nalanda Masters Garden
7:00 - 8:30pm - Dharma Movie in the Nalanda Masters Garden
Sunday March 2nd
7:00am - Hanging of 1000 Arm Chenrezig Thangka in the Nalanda Masters Garden
7:30am - Preparing extensive water bowl offerings in front of the Thangka
9:30am - All Day - Enjoy traditional Losar sweets and Chai in the Nalanda Masters Garden
9:30am - 12:00pm - The Art of Bonsai classes with Tenzin - Art Studio ($25 for follow up class, $50 for Beginner with tree to take home)
10:00am - 12:00pm - Hanging of Prayer flags in the Nalanda Masters Garden
10:30am - 11:30am - Children and Family activities with Ven Osel, in the Main Gompa
1:15pm - Family Dharma Movie in the Main Gompa
2:00pm - Intermission - time for the coffee or tea in the Big Love cafe
2:30pm - Second half of Dharma Movie
6.30pm - Dzambhala Puja with extensive water bowl offerings - in the Main Gompa
Monday March 3rd
1:15pm - Sutra Reading with Ven. Thubten
Tuesday March 4th
1:15pm - Sutra Reading with Ven. Tsekyi
Wednesday March 5th
1:15pm - Sutra Reading with Ven. Osel
Thursday March 6th
1:15pm - Meditation with Ven. Pende
Friday March 7th
1:15pm - Meditation with Ven. Lhagsam
6:30pm - Tara Puja - in the Tara Room
Friday March 7th - Monday 10th
9:00am - Three day Lamrim Retreat with Ven. Tony - all welcome, please register HERE
Sunday March 9th
6:30pm - Guru Puja Tsog - in the Tara Room
Tuesday March 11th
1:15pm - Sutra Reading with Ven. Yeshe
Wednesday 12th - Thursday 13th
10:30am - Indepth Program - for more information and registration HERE
Friday March 14th - Chotrul Duchen: Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations
10:30am - Geshe Tsultrim General Teaching in the Main Gompa
1:15pm - Meditation with Ven. Lhagsam
6:30pm - Medicine Buddha Puja with extensive light offerings in the Main Gompa