December is a month of celebration and transition. As we say farewell to 2005, we have much to look forward to in 2006.
2005: Friends old and new enjoyed wonderful teachings at Nalanda West with Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche... see a few photos here
2006: Here are some dates to highlight in 2006 as we prepare for the 2550th Celebration of the Life of the Buddha.
LOSAR FIRE DOG year- Monday January 30th
CHOTRUL DUCHEN (Buddha's Performance of Miracles) - Monday February 13 and repeated Tuesday March 14
Buddha's Birthday - Saturday June 3
SAGA DAWA DUCHEN - Viashak Day (Buddha's enlightenment and parinirvana) - Sunday June 11
Summer Solstice - June 21
Birthday of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche - June 24
Birthday of His Holiness 17 Karmapa - June 26
CHOKUR DUCHEN (Buddha taught 4 Noble Truths) - Saturday July 29
LHA BAB DUCHEN (Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven) - Sunday November 12
Winter Solstice - December 21
Read a recap of the 2005 Pilgrimage, by Jean Peters-Do
Posted by Jean1 at December 12, 2005 08:54 PM