February 6 - March 2 2017
The Empowerment of the Five Deities of Chakrasamvara
February 6, Day 1 |
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| 6:00 am | • Preparing the Ground |
February 7, Day 2 |
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| 6:00 am | • Empowerment Practice [ public not allowed ] |
| 2:00 pm | • Preparatory Empowerment |
| • Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows | |
| • Preparatory Empowerment | |
February 8, Day 3 |
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| 6:00 am | • Empowerment Practice [ public not allowed ] |
| 2:00 pm | • Actual Vase Empowerment |
The Grand Examination of Monastic Forms
February 7-8 |
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| 7:00 - 9:00 pm | • The Grand Examination of Monastic Forms |
Teachings on the Torch of True Meaning
February 9, Day 1 |
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| 8:00 - 9:30 am | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with 37 Features ( 613 ) | |
| • Teaching on the Torch of True Meaning | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 10:00 - 11:30 am | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with Seven Features ( 619 ) | |
| • Teaching on the Torch of True Meaning | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
February 10, Day 2 |
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| 8:00 - 9:30 am | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with 37 Features ( 613 ) | |
| • Teaching on the Torch of True Meaning | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 10:00 - 11:30 am | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with Seven Features ( 619 ) | |
| • Teaching on the Torch of True Meaning | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
February 11, Day 3 |
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| 8:00 - 9:30 am | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with 37 Features ( 613 ) | |
| • Teaching on the Four-Session Guru Yoga | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 10:00 - 11:30 am | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm | • Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) |
| • Mandala Offering with Seven Features ( 619 ) | |
| • Teaching on theFour-Session Guru Yoga | |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | • Tara Recitation and Tea Service |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | • Four-Session Guru Yoga |
| • Mandala Offering with 37 Features ( 613 ) | |
| • Aspiration of Mahamudra ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • Well Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) |
The 34th Kagyu Monlam
February 13, Day 1 |
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| 6:00 - 8:30 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Praises from the Sutra of Ornamental Appearances ( 43, 36 ) | |
| • Praises from Ornament of the Sutras ( 62-80, 55-72 ) | |
| • An Explenation from the Sutra in Three Sections | |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections and following ( 62-80, 55-72 ) | |
| • The Dedication from the Light of Gold Sutra and following ( 106–116, 100–110 ) | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • Mandala Offering with 37 Features (613) |
| • Supplication to the Lineage of the Bodhisattva Vow ( 274 ) | |
| • Teachings on Potowa’s Long Soliloquy | |
| • Meditation ( 5 min ) | |
| • Stages of the Path ( 341, 317 ) | |
| • Recitation of the Concise Aspiration ( 169 ) | |
| • Dedications for the Living and Deceased (170, 164–70) | |
| • The Dharani for the Fulfillment of Aspirations (175, 169) | |
| • The Aspiration for the Teachings to Flourish ( 621 ) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • The Noble Aspiration for Excellent Conduct ( 117, 111 ) |
| • Maitreya’s Aspiration ( 130, 124 ) | |
| • The Aspiration from the Way of the Bodhisattva ( 136, 130 ) | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • The Accomplishment of True Words ( 333, 309 ) |
| • Joy and Comfort for Beings ( 337, 313 ) | |
| • Stages of the Path ( 341, 317 ) | |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 600–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • Verses on Joy and Goodness from the Sutra Requested by a God ( 197, 191 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
February 14, Day 2 |
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| 6:00 - 8:30 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Praises from the Rashtrapala Sutra and following ( 54–80, 47–72 ) | |
| • A Praise of Manjushri ( 227, 221 ) | |
| • Praise of Noble Avalokiteshvara ( 229, 223 ) | |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections and following ( 81-116, 74-110 ) | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • Mandala Offering with 37 Features (613) |
| • Supplication to the Lineage of the Bodhisattva Vow ( 274 ) | |
| • Teachings on Potowa’s Long Soliloquy | |
| • Meditation ( 5 min ) | |
| • Stages of the Path ( 341, 317 ) | |
| • Recitation of the Concise Aspiration ( 169 ) | |
| • Dedications for the Living and Deceased (170, 164–70) | |
| • The Dharani for the Fulfillment of Aspirations (175, 169) | |
| • The Aspiration for the Teachings to Flourish ( 621 ) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • The Noble Aspiration for Excellent Conduct ( 117, 111 ) |
| • The Sukhavati Prayer “I prostrate with respect” ( 149, 143 ) | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • An Aspiration for the Dharma of the Shangpa Kagyu ( 343, 319 ) |
| • The Thirty Aspirations ( 351, 327 ) | |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 600–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • The Auspiciousness of Twelve Deeds ( 190, 184 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
February 15, Day 3 |
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| 6:00 - 8:30 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Praises from Ornament of the Sutras and the following ( 62-80, 55-72 ) | |
| • Brahma’s Crown: A Praise of Maitreya ( 234, 228 ) | |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections and following ( 81-116, 74-110 ) | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • Mandala Offering with 37 Features (613) |
| • Supplication to the Lineage of the Bodhisattva Vow ( 274 ) | |
| • Teachings on Potowa’s Long Soliloquy | |
| • Meditation ( 5 min ) | |
| • Stages of the Path ( 341, 317 ) | |
| • Recitation of the Concise Aspiration ( 169 ) | |
| • Dedications for the Living and Deceased (170, 164–70) | |
| • The Dharani for the Fulfillment of Aspirations (175, 169) | |
| • The Aspiration for the Teachings to Flourish ( 621 ) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • Praises of Tara and Sarasvati ( 281–306, 259–284 ) |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • The Aspiration of Avalokita ( 360, 336 ) |
| • Twenty Aspirations of Taklungthangpa ( 367, 343 ) | |
| • The Aspiration of Trophu ( 372, 348 ) | |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 600–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • “May he who utterly conquers greed...” ( 187, 181 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
February 16, Day 4 |
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| 6:00 - 8:30 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Praises from Ornament of the Sutras and the following ( 62-80, 55-72 ) | |
| • The Praise “Beautiful Ornament of the Earth” ( 251, 244 ) | |
| • Praise of Shri Samantabhadra with Aspirations ( 254, 246 ) | |
| • Praise of the Six Ornaments and Two Great Beings ( 267, 250 ) | |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections and following ( 81–116, 74–110 ) | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • Mandala Offering with 37 Features (613) |
| • Supplication to the Lineage of the Bodhisattva Vow ( 274 ) | |
| • Teachings on Potowa’s Long Soliloquy | |
| • Meditation ( 5 min ) | |
| • Stages of the Path ( 341, 317 ) | |
| • Recitation of the Concise Aspiration ( 169 ) | |
| • Dedications for the Living and Deceased (170, 164–70) | |
| • The Dharani for the Fulfillment of Aspirations (175, 169) | |
| • The Aspiration for the Teachings to Flourish ( 621 ) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • Clearing the Path of Obstacles ( 308, 285 ) |
| • Spontaneous Fulfillment of Wishes ( 321, 297 ) | |
| • Requested Prayers for the Removal of Obstacles | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • Yelpa’s Aspiration ( 379, 358 ) |
| • The Aspiration "The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel" ( 380 ) | |
| • An Aspiration for the Seven Spiritual Trainings ( 383 ) | |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 559–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • “I prostrate to the Buddha...” ( 186, 180 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
February 17, Day 5 |
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| 6:00 - 8:00 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Praises from Ornament of the Sutras and the following ( 62-80, 55-72 ) | |
| • Supplication of the Twenty-Five Chariots ( 270, 253 ) | |
| • The Short Vajradhara Lineage Prayer ( 272, 255 ) | |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections and following ( 81–116, 74–110 ) | |
| • The Aspiration from the Ratnavali ( 113 ) | |
| 8:00 am | • Kangyur Procession |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • Mandala Offering |
| • The Praise of the Twelve Deeds( 69 ) | |
| • Reading the Kangyur | |
| • The Aspiration for the Teachings to Flourish ( 621 ) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • Seven-Line Prayer ( 307 ) |
| • Prayers for the Well-Being of Tibet ( no English text ) | |
| • Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama ( 595 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Sakya Trizin ( separate text, S7 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayer for the head of the Nyingma Lineage ( seperate text) | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • The Noble Aspiration for Excellent Conduct ( 117, 111 ) |
| • The Aspiration of the Mahamudra of Definitive Meaning ( 353, 329 ) | |
| • The Barom Aspiration ( 405, 359 ) | |
| • Phagmodrupa's Aspiration (408, 362 ) | |
| • The Tsalpa Aspiration ( 410, 364 ) | |
| • The Uncommon Dedication and Aspiration( 416, 370 ) | |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 600–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • “May he who utterly...” ( 187, 181 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
February 18, Day 6 |
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| 6:00 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Refuge and Bodhichitta and following ( 31-42, 24-35 ) | |
| • Prostrations and Offerings to the 16 Elders ( 469-471, 421-423 ) | |
| • "For each and every being ( a protector... )" ( 37-42, 31-35 ) | |
| • "Peerless, the sight of you never satiates..." ( 471-477, 423-429 ) | |
| • Abbreviated offerings ( 80, 73 ) | |
| • Abbreviated confessions ( 91, 83 ) | |
| • Rejoicing and so forth ( 96-97, 89–90 ) | |
| • “Arya arhats, emanations...” (478, 429–30) | |
| 7:00 am | • Sixteen Arhat Procession |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | • Memorial Service for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand |
| • The Sutra in Three Sections ( 81, 74 ) | |
| • Reading the Akshobya Sutra ( 487, S31 ) | |
| • An Aspiration for the Rebirth in the Realm of Abhirati ( 431, 387 ) | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • An Aspiration for Birth in Sukhavati ( 442, 397 ) |
| • The Indestructible Garland of Vajra ( 181, 175 ) | |
| • Long Life Prayers ( 600–610, S14 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Protectors ( 479-484, 431-436 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • “I prostrate to the Buddha...” ( 186, 180 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • T"he one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
| 5:00 pm | • Akshobya Fire Puja for the Deceased |
February 19, Day 7 |
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| 6:30 am | • Cotton-Clad Procession; Retreat lamas who have completed the three-year retreat |
| 6:00 am | • Mahayana Sojong Vows ( 3, SI ) |
| • Sanskrit Prayer ( 7,17 ) | |
| • Offerings to the Gurus ( 533-561, S96-103 ) | |
| • Debate by Monks from the Kagyu Guncho | |
| • Presentation of Prizes for the 20th Kagyu Guncho | |
| • Offering the Song of the Essence of Interdependence | |
| • Recognition of Cotton-Clad Lamas | |
| • Presentation of the Prizes from the Grand Examination of Monastic Forms | |
| • Offerings to the Gurus (561–569, S-104–S111) | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | • The Sutra in Three Sections ( 81, 74 ) |
| • Offering to the Gurus ( 562, S111 ) | |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pm | • Offerings to the Medicine Buddha ( 501, S45 ) |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | • Appreciation of the Sponsors ( 204–214, 198–208 ) |
| • Special Address ( 30 min. ) | |
| • The Great Aspiration and Dedication ( 157-180, 151-170 ) | |
| • Mila’s Aspiration ( 424, 379 ) | |
| • Aspiration for Well-Being of Tibet ( 427, 382 ) | |
| • Lord Marpa’s Song of Auspiciousness ( 215, 209 ) | |
| • Auspicious Prayers from the Vinaya Topics ( 185, 179 ) | |
| • The Dharma Blaze Aspiration ( 177, 171 ) | |
| • The Auspiciousness of the Great Encampment ( 217, 211 ) | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." ( 221, 215) | |
The Great Encampment Mahakala Puja
February 21, Day 1 |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 am | • Seating Assignment |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | • Short Mahakala Puja |
| 5:00 - 6:00 pm | • Dö Blessings |
February 22-23, Day 2-3 Long Mahakala Puja |
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| 4:00 - 6:30 am | • Session I |
| 7:00 - 9:00 am | • Session II |
| 9:30 - 12:00 pm | • Session III |
| 1:30 - 3:30 pm | • Session IV |
| 4:00 - 7:00 pm | • Session V |
| 7:30 - 9:30 pm | • Session V |
February 24, Day 4 Medium-length Mahakala Puja |
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| 2:00 - 4:30 am | • Session I |
| 5:00 - 7:30 am | • Session II |
| 8:00 - 10:30 am | • Session III |
| 12:30 - 3:30 pm | • Costumeless Dance |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | • Session IV |
February 25, Day 5 |
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| 11:00 - 2:00 am | • Mahakala Puja |
| 2:30 - 5:30 am | • Mahakala Puja |
| 6:30 am | • Blessing of the Dancers by His Holiness |
| 7:00 am | • Torma Attack Procession |
Mahakala Dance |
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| 8:00 - 10:00 am | • Female Guardians of the Gates |
| 10:30 - 3:30 pm | • Black Hat Drum Dance |
| 5:00 pm | • Shingkyong |
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm | • Concluding Ritual |
February 26, Day 6 Ritual for Receiving Siddhis and Purifying Smoke Offerings |
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| 4:00 - 7:00 am | • Ritual of Receiving Siddhis |
| 7:30 - 9:30 am | • Short Mahakala Puja |
| • Smoke Offering “Massing Clouds of Amrita” | |
| 4::30 am |
Garchen Great Smoke Offerings |
| • The First Tent | |
| • Monks of Sherab Ling led by Mingyur Rinpoche | |
| 10:00 am |
Long Life Empowerment of the Three Roots Combined and Red Crown Ceremony |
| • Bestowed by H.E. Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche | |
Tibetan New Year's Celebration
February 27, Day 1 |
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| 4:30 am | • Practice of the Three Roots Combined |
| 5:30 am | • Long Life to the Gyalwang Karmapa, led by Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche |
| 7:30 am | • Losar Public Audience |
February 28, Day 2 |
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| 8:00 am |
The Great Seating Ceremony |
| • Seven-Line Prayer | |
| • The amrita hand offering of Vajravarahi | |
| • First tea service | |
| • Song and dance | |
| • Dharma discussion | |
| • Tea offering "Emanation of Simha, the sixth..." | |
| • Song of the Three Men from kham | |
| • Second tea service | |
| • Song and dance | |
| • Dharma discussion and debate | |
| • Tea offering to the three deities of long life | |
| • Praises to Dusum Khyenpa | |
| • Long life prayers for the masters and disciples of the Karma Kamtsang | |
| • An Aspiration for the Well-Being of Tibet | |
| • "By these, my roots of virtue..." | |
| • The Auspiciousness of the Great Encampment | |
| • "The one who taught the truth..." | |
| • Third tea service | |
| • Packing the khapsey | |
| 7:30 pm |
The Grand Garchen Losar Feast |
| • Chakarasamvara Ganachakra | |
| • Traditional Song and Dance | |
| • Concluding Ritual and Auspicious Prayers | |
March 1, Day 3 |
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| 7:00 pm |
Sangharama Ritual |
| • Prostrations to Lokeshvara ( Chinese ) | |
| • Refuge and bodhichitta ( Chinese ) | |
| • The Four Immesurables ( Chinese ) | |
| • Self-visualization and invitation of guests ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Incense offering (Chinese) | |
| • Request to be seated ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Visualization of guests ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Praises of Sangharama ( Chinese ) | |
| • Offerings ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Rejoicing ( Chinese ) | |
| • Invoking activity ( Chinese ) | |
| • Invoking activity ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Request to depart ( Tibetan ) | |
| • Dedications and aspirations ( Chinese ) | |
| • Auspicious Prayers ( Tibetan ) | |
The Marem Monlam
March 2 |
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| 7:30 pm |
Marme Monlam |
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