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JUNE 2008 EVENTS
Sagadawa Nyung Ne Retreat
with Nyungne Lama
June 14-16 at our Hilo location
"Saga Dawa (Tibetan) is the most significant event of the year for Buddhists as three of the most essential events in Buddha’s life (birth, enlightenment and passing into Parinirvana) took place on the full moon day of 4 luna month.
According to the scriptures it is not the day of Buddha’s conventional birth but his entering the womb of the mother in other words the day of his conception. According to Buddhism the first coming into contact of the consciousness of a being with the cells of the parents in the womb of the mother is considered to be the actual birth, the very starting point of this life or rebirth. So, Buddha’s entering the womb of Queen Mahamaya of the Shakya Royal Family on the full moon day of the Vesak month is regarded as Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth. Buddha’s conventional birth in Lumbini took place on the 15th day of the month of Magha (Sanskrit) or Chu Dawa (Tibetan).
At the age of 35 Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Vajraasana and at the age of 80 he performed his last deed of entering into Parinirvana in Kushinagar, these both events happened on that same day.
This month is regarded as the holiest time of the year. It is also known as ‘bum gyur dawa’ in Tibetan, meaning (the month which multiplies by 100000 whatever wholesome or unwholesome action is performed during this month has a 100000 times stronger effect than at other times)" ***
June 14-16
1000-armed Chenrezig Sadhana and taking the Sojong vows
June 16
1000-armed Chenrezig Empowerment
Three sessions daily, the first session begins on Saturday the 14th at 5:20am, ending morning of the 16th.
Please plan on attending all sessions as this is a closed retreat. This retreat also involves a period of fasting from both food and water. No intoxicants (including tobacco) are allowed for the duration. Leaving the grounds for any reason after the retreat begins is highly discouraged. Please read the following links to get a better understanding of what to expect. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please call Shelley at (808)895-1563.
Letter to Nyungne Participants
FALL 2008 EVENTS
Lama Lodu Rinpoche in Hilo, Hawaii
date to be announced
Last updated Wednesday, April 23, 2008
