Tibetan New Year (Losar) Ceremonies at Shechen Monastery, Nepal
February 8th marks the beginning of the new year in the Tibetan calendar - the Year of the Earth Rat. Annually at this time, Shechen Monastery performs special ceremonies, and drubchens (ceremonies that extend for 24 hours over many days).
The new year ceremonies begin with prayers to remove any obstacles and conclude with a sacred dance performance in the courtyard of the Monastery. The public is cordially invited to attend.
SCHEDULE THE CEREMONIES and EVENTS AT SHECHEN MONASTERY
FROM 25th Jan to 14th May 2008
Date |
Time |
Program |
25th Jan, 08 |
8.30 Am
6.30 Pm
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Anniversary of Kunkhen Longchen Rabjam and Tsok offering
Dialectics debate by the Shedra Student
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28th Jan, 08 |
8.00 Am |
Arrangement for position and Blessing of the Ground for the Shinjee (Yamantaka) ceremony |
29th Jan, 08 |
6.00 Pm |
(Attainment of) Dham-si-Drupa |
30th Jan, 08 |
6.00 Am |
Introduction to Shinjee (Yamantaka) ceremonies |
4th Feb, 08 |
3.00 Am
11.00 Am
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Concluding Prayers
Cham, sacred lama dances related to the Shinje ritual
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5th Feb, 08 |
3.00 Am
1.00 Pm
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Prayer
Conclusion of the ceremony: burning of the torma, musical offering in the monastery’s courtyard
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6th Feb, 08 |
4.00 Am |
Prayer |
(Losar) Tibetan New- Year of Earth Rat Year (2135) |
7th Feb, 08 |
4.00 Am |
Prayer |
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Six Days Holiday for Losar |
14th Feb, 08 |
8.00 Am |
Blessing of the Ground and Tagön (introductory ritual) for the Vajrasattva (Minling Dorsem) Drupchen |
15th Feb, 08 |
3.00 Pm |
Introductory ceremony for building the Mandala for the Minling Dorsem Drupchen |
16th Feb, 08 |
6.00 Am |
Main part of the Minling Dorsem Drupchen for seven days |
23th Feb, 08 |
3.30 Am |
Receiving Blessing from the Mandala of Minling Dorsem Drupchen |
24thFeb, 08 |
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Break for Three day. |
26th Feb, 08 |
8.00Am |
Blessing of the Ground and Tagon for the Tsokchen Duespa Drupchen |
27th Feb, 08 |
9.00 Am |
Kama Tshal Cham (Dance) |
1st Mar, 08 |
1.00 Pm |
(Gyenkod) Introductory ritual for building the Mandala for the Tshokchen Duespa |
2nd Mar, 08 |
6.00 Am |
Main part of the Tshokchen Duespa Drupchen for Seven Days |
9th Mar, 08 |
3.00 Am |
Receiving Blessing from the Mandala of Tshokchen Duespa Drupchen |
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14th Mar, 08 |
6.00 Am
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Ceremony of Lama Sangdues Drupchoes for Three Days |
15th Mar, 08 |
5.00 Am
11.00 Am |
Prayer
Rehearsal of the Tsechu Dance Festival in the Courtyard |
16th Mar, 08 |
3.00 Am
9.00 Am |
Prayer
Great Tse- Chu Festival of Sacred Dances |
19th Mar, 08 |
9.00 Am |
Announcement for Annual Examination Results |
21st Mar, to 14th May 2008 Vacation for Two Months
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New Web Site for Tsering Art School
The Tsering Art School (Shechen Institute for Traditional Tibetan Arts) has launched its own new web site. There are new photographs and information on www.tseringschool.org. We hope you enjoy it!
New Extraordinary Books
We are delighted to announce the publication of the following:
 The Heart of Compassion is a commentary by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on the classic text, the Thirty-seven Verses on the Path of a Bodhisattva. This is his most extensive recorded teaching on Mahayana practice, and an essential tool for every student and teacher. Shambhala
The Great Medicine that Cures Clinging to the Notion of Reality is Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche’s first published work. It is an engaging, concise, and elegant elucidation of the enlightened mind. Shambhala
Tibet: An Inner Journey with photographs and text by Matthieu Ricard, takes the reader on the a moving photographic journey into the heart of Buddhist spirituality and into the daily lives and festivals of the people of Tibet. Thames and Hudson
See Books for more information.
Matthieu Ricard’s book, Happiness: A Guide to Life's Most Important Skill, is now available in paperback (Little Brown). Sounds True has issued an inspiring two-set audio presentation by the author based on the book. See Books.
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