Chotrul Duchen commemorates the fifteen days during which the Buddha displayed miracles for his disciples, increasing their devotion and demonstrating the power of his teachings. This sacred period is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practice.
Spiritual Significance
During this time, the Buddha performed a different miracle each day to demonstrate the truth of his teachings and inspire faith in his disciples. These miraculous displays are said to have helped countless beings develop conviction in the Dharma and progress on the path to enlightenment
Observances
Special prayer sessions and meditation practices
Offering of butter lamps and other traditional offerings
Recitation of sacred texts and mantras
Schedule
Dawn prayers and offerings
Midday teaching and meditation sessions
Evening butter lamp offerings and prayers
How to Participate
During Chotrul Duchen, the effects of positive and negative actions are said to be multiplied ten million times. This makes it an especially powerful time for spiritual practice, offering prayers, and engaging in virtuous activities
All are welcome to join in the celebrations and prayers. Whether you’re new to Buddhism or a long-time practitioner, this is an auspicious time to connect with the teachings and community. on Saturday we will be holding a fire Puja with Geshe Lobsang la and Khenpo Jamyang Gonpo la from the Office of Tibet
Fire Puja
A fire puja is a Buddhist ritual that involves making offerings into a fire. The fire symbolises the burning away of attachments and desires, and the offerings are meant to carry prayers to deities.
Purpose
- To remove obstacles and invoke blessings
- To consecrate hard work
- To purify negative karma
- To attain higher rebirth
- To improve health
- To increase wealth and merit
- To stabilize meditation concentration
- To improve spiritual practice