On-going schedule: we meet Sundays at 10:30AM
Dharma talks and chanting of His Holiness,
the Dalai Lama's Guru Yoga sadhana

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Tsog Offering 
Thursday, February 16 (Tibetan 24th)
7:00PM

Tsog offerings of fruit, flowers or baked goods are always
appropriate to bring if you wish to contribute to the ceremony.

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What is tsog?
A gathering—a gathering of practitioners who bring a gathering of fruit, flowers, baked goods or other edible substances, who offer these with chanting and prayers to the extended gathering of lineage gurus and the buddha field. This reaffirms one’s connection to this spiritual path and to the spiritual masters who have gone before. The tsog ceremony is often accompanied by Guru Puja, a ritual which encompasses the complete stages of the path to enlightenment. Tsog is offered on the 10th and 25th days of the Tibetan lunar calendar.

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Upcoming Tsog days:  
Saturday, March 3 (Tibetan 10th)
Saturday, March 17 (Tibetan 25th)
Monday, April 2 (Tibetan 10th)
Sunday, April 15 (Tibetan 24th)
Tuesday, May 1 (Tibetan 10th)
Tuesday, May 15 (Tibetan 25th)
Wednesday, May 30 (Tibetan 9th)
Thursday, June 14 (Tibetan 25th)
Friday, June 29 (Tibetan 10th)

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Special Days in 2012: 

February 22 (Wed)—Losar (Tibetan New Year) 
June 4 (Sun)—Saka Dawa (Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana)
July 6 (Fri)—His Holiness, Dalai Lama's birthday
July 23 (Mon)—Chokhor Duchen (Wheel Turning Day- the Buddha's first teaching)
October 17 (Wed)—anniversary of His Holiness, Dalai Lama receiving the US Congressional Gold Medal
November 6 (Tues)—Lha Bab Duchen (Lord Buddha’s descent from Tushita--gods’ realm)
December 8—Lama Tsong Khapa Day (founder of Gaden Monastery and Gelugpa lineage)
December 10—anniversary of HH Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 

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