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SUMMARY:Saka Dawa Mani Recitation for Ten Days
DESCRIPTION:Mani Recitation and Maha Guru Bum Tsok will be offered for the benefit of all living beings\, with special dedication for the long life & good health of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. \nOm Mani Padme Hum is the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra of Avalokiteshvara\, the Bodhisattva of Compassion\, designed to cultivate wisdom\, purify negative karma\, and foster enlightenment. Often translated as “The Jewel in the Lotus\,” it symbolizes transforming one’s impure body\, speech\, and mind into a pure\, enlightened state through compassion. \nKey Aspects of the Mantra \n\nMeaning: The mantra\, which means “Om\, the jewel in the lotus\, hum\,” consists of six syllables—Om-Ma-Ni-Pad-Me-Hum—that symbolize the union of compassion and wisdom.\nSymbolism: It represents the transformation of one’s impure body\, speech\, and mind into the pure\, enlightened body\, speech\, and mind of a Buddha. The “jewel” represents compassion and method\, while the “lotus” represents wisdom\nSignificance: It is the primary mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)\, the embodiment of compassion for all beings.\nBenefits: Chanting it is said to purify negative karma\, protect from suffering\, and aid in achieving enlightenment.\n\nThe Six Syllables and Their Meanings\nEach syllable is often associated with the purification of different negative emotions or the cultivation of a specific virtue: \n\nOm: Purifies the body\nMa: Purifies speech\nNi: Purifies the mind\nPad: Represents wisdom\nMe: Represents compassion\nHum: Represents the indivisible union of wisdom and compassion.\n\nJoin us for the sacred Saka Dawa celebration with prayers\, offerings\, and Dharma teachings.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/saka-dawa-prayer-ceremony/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maha Guru Bhum Tsok,Mani Recitation,Saka Dawa,Teaching
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SUMMARY:Maha Guru Bumtsok Prayer Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mahaguru Million Assembly\, as is the annual tradition at the Sera Jey Buddhist Cultural Institute in New York\, is dedicated to the general aim of promoting the precious teachings of the Buddha\, the source of all benefit and happiness\, and specifically to the flourishing of all the non-sectarian great traditions that have developed in the land of Tibet\, Snow Mountain. This includes the lives and activities of the supreme ornaments of the teachings\, the leaders of world peace\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, and other revered teachers of all traditions. It is also dedicated to the swift and early resolution of the Tibetan cause\, allowing the reunion of exiles and residents\, the enjoyment of happiness\, and the pacification of all harmful actions and intentions of humans and non-humans\, as well as the cessation of diseases\, famines\, and conflicts in this world. \n\n\n\nThe Maha Guru Bhumtsok is an annual\, multi-day Tibetan Buddhist prayer ceremony dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava\, primarily held to pray for the longevity of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, the health of spiritual leaders\, and the resolution of the Tibetan issue. It involves offering 100\,000 feast offerings (tsok) to Padmasambhava. \n\n\n\nSignificance: It serves as a major community\, religious\, and political event for Tibetans in exile\, often aimed at promoting world peace and strengthening Tibetan culture. \n\n\n\nPurpose: The ceremony acts as a “Great Prayer and Feast Offering” within the Vajrayana tradition to secure the long life of the14th Dalai Lama and high-ranking lineage holders.
URL:https://serajey.org/event/maha-guru-bumtsok-prayer-ceremony/
LOCATION:Phuntsok Deshe – Tibetan Community Center of NY & NJ\, 57-12 Tibet Way\, 32nd Ave\,\, Woodside\, NY\, 11377\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maha Guru Bhum Tsok,Mani Recitation,Saka Dawa,Teaching
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