Auspicious Days

25th day of the lunar month On the tenth day of the waning moon (the twenty-fifth day), the wisdom dakinis convene at external sacred locales, while internally, the nadis, prana, […]

Dharma Protector Day falls on the 29th day of the lunar month.

New moon — 30th day of the lunar month On the new moon of each lunar month, pujas are done to honor our unexcelled teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha, and his direct […]

8th day of the lunar month Medicine Buddha day falls on the 8th day of the lunar month. Medicine Buddha or Bhaiṣajyaguru visualization has been practiced in many forms of Mahayana […]

8th day of the lunar month The 8th day of the lunar month is an excellent occasion to practice Green Tara (Tibetan Jetsun Dölma). She is especially revered in Tibetan […]

8th day of the lunar month The Lama Norlha practice from the Chokling Tersar is a wealth practice that features the main deity Kyechok Tsülzang (Dzambhala), the third of the […]

10th day of the lunar month Guru Rinpoche day: Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava is the Buddha who established Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. At the esoteric level, he is the essence […]

Full moon — 15th day of the lunar month The great tertön Chokgyur Lingpa discovered the sadhana practice of the sambhogakāya White Amitayus, the Lord of Longevity. Longevity practices are done for the benefit of both self and other, as longevity allows more time and opportunity to practice the Dharma.

25th day of the lunar month On the tenth day of the waning moon (the twenty-fifth day), the wisdom dakinis convene at external sacred locales, while internally, the nadis, prana, and bindu converge. Harnessing the blessings of this auspicious day, Vajrayana practitioners assemble to offer a feast, thereby accumulating positive conditions and profound wisdom. On […]

Dharma Protector Day falls on the 29th day of the lunar month.

New moon — 30th day of the lunar month On the new moon of each lunar month, pujas are done to honor our unexcelled teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha, and his direct disciples. Prayers are offered to Buddha Shakyamuni and the 16 Arhats (Neten Chakchöd) to pacify adverse conditions, remove obstacles, and promote world peace. These prayers […]

8th day of the lunar month Medicine Buddha day falls on the 8th day of the lunar month. Medicine Buddha or Bhaiṣajyaguru visualization has been practiced in many forms of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. According to the Mahayana Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rāja Sūtra, the bodhisattva Bhaiṣajyaguru made twelve great vows. In particular, he aspired that he be able to heal all beings’ […]