Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Buddha’s Descent from Tushita (Lhabab Düchen)

Lhabab Düchen is one of the four major Buddhist holidays. It occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th  month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. The Buddha Shakyamuni went to Tushita pure realm to give teachings to his mother, who had passed away 7 days after his birth, to repay her for her kindness. After 3 months teaching in the Tushita realm, he returned to earth to continue to teach the Dharma in the human realm. Lhabab Düchen commemorates Buddha’s return to the human realm.

To commemorate this special day, we will gather to recite the Treasury of Blessings and the Heart Sutra. We will also make an Offering of light. 

On this auspicious day, Acharya Chöying Gyurmey will conduct a Refuge Ceremony. If you wish to take Refuge, please send an email to centre@rigpedorjemontreal.org or speak to Acharya.

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