Losar Mahakala
8:00am 30 January 2019 - 6:00pm 03 February 2019
Cost: £0.00
Venue: Samye Ling
We finish the year (according to the Tibetan calendar) by doing these prayers to clear away obstacles so we begin the new year afresh.
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Prayers are traditionally offered to the Dharma Protector Mahakala before each Tibetan New Year begins. This intensive 5 day practice is aimed at clearing away any obstacles remaining from the old year so that the New Year will bring peace and harmony and abundance both on a personal level and to the world in general. It is an effective way of letting go of negativity of body, speech and mind for the year ahead.
The text which we use is long and has not been transposed into English phonetics so we regret it is available only to those who read Tibetan script fluently. But everyone is welcome to come and meditate or quietly recite mantras during the sessions if they wish.
Daily schedule:
6.00am Short Green Tara Prayers
6.30am Breakfast
7.30am Morning session of Mahakala
1.30pm Afternoon session of Mahakala
(finish times for Mahakala sessions will vary)
6.00pm Soup
7.00pm Chenrezig prayers
Tsok offerings will be made each day and contributions are very welcome.
Offerings of money can be left in the envelope in Reception and food (biscuits, sweets, etc.) in the Tibetan Tea Rooms.
On Monday 4th February there will be a ‘Sur’ smoke puja in the garden by the Stupa at 8pm
There is no fee for attending these prayers although donations are welcome. Your offering will help with the Monastery's considerable running costs. Donations may be made in the Reception Office in Samye Ling.
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