--- title: "Buddhist Festival & Auspicious Day Celebrations in Bangalore" description: "Join our community for traditional Buddhist festivals like Losar, Saka Dawa, and Chökhor Düchen at CKSL. Open to all in Bangalore and online." canonical: https://mytribe.in/choe-khor-sum-ling-centre/spiritual-community-events/festival-auspicious-day-celebrations last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Festival and Auspicious Day Celebrations Tribe Verified · Community-led Buddhist celebrations in Bangalore By [Choe Khor Sum Ling](https://mytribe.in/choe-khor-sum-ling-centre) · Events held online and at the Centre in Domlur, Bengaluru · ₹0 per person (estimate) Part of [Spiritual Community Events](https://mytribe.in/choe-khor-sum-ling-centre/spiritual-community-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/choe-khor-sum-ling-centre/spiritual-community-events/gallery) Join our Dharma family to observe significant days in the Buddhist calendar. We welcome everyone to participate in our pujas, sutra recitations, and community offerings at our Domlur centre or online. ## Photos and videos - ![Our invitation for Losar, the Tibetan New Year. We celebrate with a full day of auspicious group practices, including altar setup, prayer offerings, sutra recitation, and meditation to welcome the new year with merit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c330c92-c20e-43dd-9cd2-d103994facf2) - ![The schedule for our day-long Losar celebration for the Year of the Wood Snake. The program includes reading the Vajra Cutter Sutra, guided water bowl offerings, and a Guru Puja to mark this powerful time for Dharma practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f0d4b9a-0fde-4e9f-b160-6fb80d50c7be) - ![Announcing our weekend teachings combined with Saka Dawa Duchen celebrations. On this merit-multiplying day, we hold a special Shakyamuni Buddha Puja to honor the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2de81953-3c3c-45dc-b850-f6d5c99f2164) - ![Announcing our weekend teachings combined with Saka Dawa Duchen celebrations. On this merit-multiplying day, we hold a special Shakyamuni Buddha Puja to honor the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3bd4add-6e05-4317-8479-91dc0e5e283a) - ![An invitation to join us for Choe Khor Du Chen, the auspicious day commemorating the Buddha's first turning of the wheel of Dharma. We mark this event with an evening of sutra reading and Shakyamuni Buddha meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b3e2a57-cd21-4304-bb97-bbbb47e422c2) - ![Details for our student-led Chökhor Düchen celebrations. The program includes a Shakyamuni Buddha Puja and recitations of the Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels and the Golden Light Sutra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45a335ac-e42e-4063-8234-db470a6c132c) - ![An invitation to observe Lhabab Duchen, the day celebrating Buddha's return to Earth from the God Realm. As a merit-multiplying day, we hold online recitations and meditation to create vast positive karma.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8ae3bb2-82ec-4953-b454-9c19f4cbc7f5) - ![A special event for Lama Tsongkhapa Day and Christmas, inviting everyone to participate in writing the Heart Sutra. This mindful activity is a profound way to accumulate merit for the benefit of all sentient beings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff62b2af-7d56-417d-bfc7-edb4bfe7b7f1) - ![Our weekend schedule featuring a Founder's Day celebration. We honor our lineage and founders with special prayers and activities, bringing together teachers, donors, friends, and volunteers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ef63f4f-c886-4f8e-8805-2617ffdd026b) - [Video: A video celebrating the birthday of our precious guru, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. We reflect on his timeless teachings on compassion and announce our Founder's Day celebration in honor of his legacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afe1f451-0428-4be2-833e-5e5186d76f84) ## About Festival & Auspicious Day Celebrations You do not need to be a Buddhist or have prior experience to join these celebrations. Our events at the Domlur centre are open to everyone—whether you want to sit in quiet meditation, observe the altar offerings, or simply soak in the peaceful energy of a merit-multiplying day. We welcome you to bring friends and family, and you are always free to contribute by bringing simple offerings like fresh flowers or tea lights if you wish. ### Honouring the Dharma Together We come together as a community to mark the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar, such as Losar (the Tibetan New Year), Saka Dawa, Chökhor Düchen, and Lhabab Duchen. These are merit-multiplying days, where we believe our collective intentions, prayers, and practices can have a profound positive impact. ### What to Expect at Our Celebrations - **Rituals & Pujas:** Our programs often include the recitation of texts like the Vajra Cutter Sutra or the Golden Light Sutra, along with guided Shakyamuni Buddha pujas. - **Offerings:** We maintain a traditional altar. Attendees are welcome to bring offerings such as butter lamps, tea service items, or floral garlands to help create an auspicious environment. - **Community Connection:** These days are not just about rituals; they are about connection. After prayers, we often share tea, coffee, or a vegetarian lunch, giving us time to connect as a Sangha. - **Accessibility:** Most of our festival events are held in a hybrid format. If you cannot join us in person at our Domlur centre, you can participate via Zoom. ### Preparing for Your Visit Everything at CKSL is offered freely, though donations are gratefully accepted to help cover the costs of logistics, refreshments, and floral works. We suggest joining our WhatsApp community to stay updated on upcoming festival dates, schedules, and the Zoom links for our sessions. Whether you are coming to write the Heart Sutra on a quiet afternoon or joining a full-day Losar celebration, all are welcome. ## About Choe Khor Sum Ling We are CKSL, a community-led meditation centre in Domlur. We believe that spiritual growth happens best when we share it, and our doors are always open to everyone, whether you’re a lifelong practitioner or simply curious about the Dharma. 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