"Upon developing zeal in this way, one should stabilize the mind in meditative concentration, since a person whose mind is distracted lives between the fangs of disturbing conceptions."

Shatideva's presentation of the methods to harmonize one's own way of life with the Bodhisattva's ideal begins with a praise of the spirit of awakening, the Bodhisattva's altruistic aspiration to achieve enlightenment for the sake of all beings.

Shantideva introduces the aspirant to the Awakening Mind, the wish to achieve Buddhahood to be able to liberate all sentient beings, inspires him to develop the wish

 and to prepare the mind to fulfill the Bodhisattva's vow. For over a thousand years, this significant work has been a guide for people who wish to follow the path. Gocha Tulku began teaching the Chapter 8 on Meditation class on October 06, 2019.

  Gocha Tulku and Geshe Tenzin Sherap recite the Avalokiteshvara Puja.

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, we welcomed Gocha Tulku to the center and said a short goodbye to Geshe Sherap as he returned to teach the monks at the monastery and receive teachings from HHDL.  Gocha Tulku accepted Geshe Sherap's request to come to the center and meet with students to teach and lead pujas in his absence.  

Gocha Tulku and Geshe Sherap led students in chanting the Avalokiteshvara Puja at 11:00am.  After the puja, the center catered a luncheon for teachers and all students.

The Dhamehk Stupa in Sarnath India, was erected by the Great King Ashoka.  Emperor Ashoka (273-232 B.C.) was a staunch follower of Buddhism and visited Sarnath and laid the foundation of the Buddhist Sangha here. 

Geshe Sherap and Venerable Yeshi Dorjee offer opening prayers and bath offering.

      Students enjoyed a discussion and cake with the monks after the prayer session

Geshe Sherap will teach the Four Noble Truths and lead students in deeper learning of each truth  through analytical meditation  and contemplation.

Understanding the Four Noble Truths is important foundational teaching of the Buddha. Buddha Shakyamuni gave his first teaching on the Four Noble Truths (Aryasatya) and their sixteen attributes such as impermanence and emptiness in Sarnath, India.

The Four Noble Truths class began on April 06, 2019 and will continue until completed.

Positive and negative merit increases on the Buddhist Holy Days, so be mindful of your mental, physical and verbal actions. No event has been scheduled for Tuesday.

For fifteen days after the Losar new moon (the first day of new year), Buddha performed multiple miracles and gave teachings each day. The fifteenth day is known as Chotrul Duchen or the Day of Miracles.

The  leaders of the six main philosophical schools had continuously challenged Buddha to a contest of miraculous powers.

Buddha had refused their requests many times, but due to their resentment and jealousy, they persisted with their challeges, following him to his teachings

with their 90,000 followers and making demands to the King to stage a contest. Buddha finally accepted their challenge as he determined that many people following them would be subdued through his display of his miraculous powers, and determined that the contest would take place in Shravasti. 

The marks the day when the 90,000 followers of the six schools, adopted the Buddhist doctrine, some becoming monks and Arhats.

 2019-2020 LOSAR - MEDICINE BUDDHA SHRINE

The Tibetan New Year began on February 05, 2019 until February 24, 2020

LOSAR MEDICINE BUDDHA SHRINE

Daily prayers, blessings, and lights are offered throughout the year by Geshe Sherap and guest monks for your loved ones and aspirations. Family names are placed on the shrine in front of one of the 108 Medicine Buddha statues. 

Each year students can renew their requests for prayers for families and aspirations. To renew your prayer request or add a new name to the Medicine Buddha Shrine, please complete this form.

2019 Annual Medicine Buddha Shrine Prayer and Light Offering Request

The first day of the first lunar month of the Tibetan calendar is Losar.  "Lo"  means "Year" and "Sar" means "New". 

The Tibetan families celebrate this holiday by gathering at the local Monastery to make offerings and special prayers for the new year.  

The practice of purification for the new year, includes the recitation of prayers and rituals that dissolve the negativities of the old year, inviting positive energy into the New Year! 

Palden Lhamo is the wrathful manifestation of the female wisdom diety, Sarasvati. The Palden Lhamo Puja is offered on the last days of the old Tibetan year to purify obstacles for the new year.

When Buddha was a bodhisattva, Palden Lhamo made a pledge that when he was enlightened, she would be the protector of his teaching. Palden Lhamo has many manifestation where she is considered to be the protector of the many lineages and traditions.

Geshe Tenzin Sherap will continue with "Chapter 16 - Analysis of Bondage and Liberation"  on Friday, January 11, 2019 of  "The Great Commentary of the Nagarjurna's Root of the Middle Way" by Mabja Jangchub Tsondru, as part of the 2019 Teaching Program. There are 27 Chapter is this text.

Geshe Tenzin Sherap's  teaching of this text is the second presentation at Land of Enlightened Wisdom which began with "Chapter 1 - Analysis of Conditions"  on Friday, October 23, 2015

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