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Saka Dawa Appeal

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Cittamani Tara
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022


 In-person and Zoom  - See Schedule



Saka Dawa is the fourth month of the Tibetan year and the most important in the Tibetan calendar. The 15th day of Saka Dawa, or full moon day, marks the holiest day in Tibetan Buddhism. It commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing into paranirvana and is an auspicious day to perform meritorious activities. On this day, karmic results are multiplied by one hundred million, as cited by Lama Zopa Rinpoche from the Vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic. 

​Tse Chen Ling is slowly reopening to offer in-person programs along with the continuing option of attending via Zoom. As we open our Gompa again, there are many maintenance tasks that need to be completed to make our building serviceable and welcoming. Our goal is to raise $10,000 towards these costs. Please consider donating to the Saka Dawa Appeal!
Please give generously now as we re-open our Center, maintain fantastic online offerings, and continue to flourish for the benefit of all. Thank you!


Schedule of Events

5:30am: Mahayana Precepts* 
9:00am: Shakyamuni Buddha Puja -- In-person and Zoom
10:00am: Sutra for Remembering the Three Jewels** -- In-person and Zoom
2:00pm: Medicine Buddha Puja -- In-person and Zoom

*It is recommended to take The Eight Mahayana Precepts before sunrise in the twilight hour of the morning. This FPMT resource page explains the ceremony and practice, with a video to an online transmission of the practice with Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Tse Chen Ling will not be offering Precepts via Zoom. For more information about the Precepts, watch this YouTube video with Ven. Paloma Alba.

** Access the text here.


Additional practices specifically recommended by Rinpoche for merit multiplying days can be found here.

Location

​302 Jules Ave.
​San Francisco, CA 94112

About 

Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies is a Dharma Center dedicated to cultivating compassion and wisdom. Inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We offer meditation and a wide-range of Buddhist and secular programs as well as other basic life improvement classes. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco.

Contact 

[email protected]
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  • About
    • Our Spiritual Guides
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    • Board of Directors
    • Ethical Policy
    • Protecting from Abuse Policy
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • 2025-2026 Women of Wisdom: Celebrating the Living Legacy of Buddhist Women Series
    • FPMT Basic Program
    • FPMT Discovering Buddhism
    • Media Archive
    • Tibetan Practices
  • How to Help
    • Membership
    • Donate to Special Projects
    • Prayer Request
  • Prayer Request
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