Special Buddhist Celebrations and Auspicious Days
We gather to mark significant moments in the Buddhist calendar, from Losar to Saka Dawa. These are opportunities to connect with our community through prayer and shared reflection.
An invitation to our Losar 2023 celebration. We welcome the Tibetan New Year with a full day of auspicious group practices, including altar setup, prayer offerings, and sutra recitations.
Join us for a day long celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year. This is a special time for us to come together in veneration, gratitude, and prayer to generate positive energy for the year ahead.
Our schedule for the Saka Dawa Duchen celebrations, a powerful time for spiritual practice marking the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. The event includes a Shakyamuni Buddha Puja led by a venerable teacher.
An announcement for our Saka Dawa Duchen and weekend teachings. We invite everyone to join us for a Shakyamuni Buddha Puja on this auspicious day, available both in person and online.
We invite you to join us on the auspicious Buddhist day of Choe Khor Du Chen for an evening of Sutra reading and Shakyamuni Buddha meditation, commemorating the first turning of the Wheel of Dharma.
A student led celebration for Chökhor Düchen, a sacred day commemorating the first turning of the Wheel of Dharma by Guru Shakyamuni Buddha. The schedule includes pujas and the recitation of sacred sutras.
An online gathering for Lhabab Duchen, a merit multiplying day celebrating Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth from the God Realm. We engage in sutra recitation and meditation to create vast merit.
About this collection
We do not just hold rituals; we create a space for collective intention. Whether you join us at our Domlur centre or online, these merit-multiplying days are about shared effort. You do not need to be a Buddhist or know the chants to attend. Just bring an open mind, a willingness to sit in community, and participate in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Our calendar follows the Tibetan lunar cycle, highlighting days like Losar, Saka Dawa, and Chökhor Düchen. In the Buddhist tradition, these are considered merit-multiplying days, where the karmic energy of our actions is amplified significantly.
We use this time not just for prayer, but for connection. You might join us for a Shakyamuni Buddha Puja, participate in the recitation of the Golden Light Sutra, or simply sit in meditation while we make water bowl offerings. Because we want these teachings to be accessible to everyone in Bangalore, we offer a hybrid format. Our Domlur centre provides a quiet, dedicated space for physical attendance, while our Zoom link ensures that our community members across the city and beyond can join the practice from home.
The focus is always on participation, not perfection. You will find seniors helping newcomers with the prayer books, and our teachers are always available to explain the significance of the day. If you are new, you might start by simply observing the group dynamics or enjoying the tea and conversation that often follows our sessions. These celebrations are the heartbeat of our centre, keeping our community rooted in compassion and shared wisdom.
Choe Khor Sum Ling
We are the community at CKSL in Bangalore, welcoming everyone from curious beginners to dedicated students. We believe that meditation and study are most effective when done together, which is why our doors in Domlur are always open for these shared celebrations.
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