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Words for Ukraine from Jigme Rinpoche

3/2/2022

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In response to the very sad and tragic invasion of Ukraine, our spiritual director Jigme Rinpoche led a meditation and group prayers last Sunday via zoom. During that period Rinpoche recommended that we recite the mantra of Taras, Guru Rinpoche and Chenrezig as many times as possible. Please pray that may this terrible situation be resolved swiftly, and that lasting peace and harmony may be restored.
His Holiness Dalia lama sends his prayers and express his deep concern.  “ I have been deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine. Our world has become so interdependent that violent conflict between two countries inevitably impacts the rest of the world. War is out-dated – non-violence is the only way. We need to develop a sense of the oneness of humanity by considering other human beings as brothers and sisters”.
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Losar Tashi Delek

3/2/2022

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Happy Tibetan New Year, Year of the Water Tiger. Losar is the annual Buddhist festival marked with activities that symbolize purification, cleansing and renewal. The first day of Losar, March 3rd in 2022, is called Lama Losar. On this day, Tibetan Buddhists engage in auspicious and virtuous acts. In particular, one goes to the temple and seeks the blessings and inspirations from the three jewels and one's Guru.

Traditionally Losar is celebrated for 15 days, to commemorate the great deeds of Buddha who performed miracles in the land of Sarwasti. It is believed that any action, positive or negative, will be multiplied in its power, by virtue of its being in or out of alignment with the great meritorious activities of the Buddha that he performed during this same astrological period over 2500 years ago. 

Therefore it is considered a very powerful and important time to increase one's effort and renew one's commitment to both study and practice of the precious Dharma. The power of this magical event can be harnessed to aid us in our spiritual evolution towards Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings.                                                         

Our spiritual director, Jigme Rinpoche, has recommended a short group practice for this important occasion. Please join us on Lama Losar for this practice at 9:00 AM on March 3rd. Please bring these prayers with you if you have them. 
If you’re unable to join us, please consider offering the practice listed below any time during Losar. 
  • Refuge and Boddhicitta
  • 4 Immeasurable
  • Praise to the 12 Great Deeds of the Buddha
  • Meditation
  • Tonglen
  • Dedication
  •  Prayer for the Happiness of All that Lives
  • Long Life Prayers                                                                                               
Our temple is still under construction. However the occasion merits us trying to make do with what we have. Even though our teacher Jigme Rinpoche is out of the country, we will still meet to offer our respect to Rinpoche and the three jewels. The temple will also be open until 6 PM for people to come and make offerings throughout the day.

Personal message from Jigme Rinpoche: “ I send you my very warmest and heartfelt wishes for a truly wonderful and magical Tibetan New Year. May the year of the Water Tiger be filled with joy, auspicious and ever blossoming wisdom”​
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