Date/Time:
February 19, 2023.
10-11:30 a.m. EST (New York), 4-5:30 p.m. CET (Europe), 11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. HKT (Hong Kong)
Registration
Registration will close 1 hour in advance of the event.
Who can attend this event?
This event will involve Buddhist practices, but everyone is welcome.
Translation
Translation from English will be offered in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
“Losar, or Tibetan New Year, is the most widely celebrated of all Tibetan festivals. It is a time to celebrate and renew. Happy Losar to all!” — Mingyur Rinpoche
Lama Trinley will explain the meaning and significance of Losar and lead us in the practice of Nectar of the Path, followed by a short Tsok ritual feast offering composed by Mingyur Rinpoche. He will also explain the meaning and benefits of the Tsok practice.
Everyone is invited to bring food and drink to participate in the practice as we share wishes for the world and celebrate the beginning of the Tibetan New Year.
WHAT IS LOSAR?
Losar is the Tibetan New Year, and one of the most important festivals in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar. Typically celebrated for three days, the festival culminates on the 3rd day of the 1st Tibetan month, which falls on February 21 this year. Losar also marks the beginning of the “month of miracles,” a time when Buddha uncharacteristically displayed his power by performing a number of miracles. It is believed that the effects of one's actions during this time are multiplied by tens of thousands, so it is often accompanied by increased efforts to practice virtue and engage in spiritual activities.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM?
- A talk on the meaning and significance of Losar
- An explanation of the Tsok ritual feast
- An opportunity to practice the Nectar of the Path and Tsok liturgies together, composed by Mingyur Rinpoche
- Participation in the Tsok ritual feast offering
- Sharing wishes for the world
Thank you for your interest
This event happened on February 19.
We invite you to take a look at more events with Mingyur Rinpoche and Tergar Instructors.
About Lama Trinley
Lama Trinley has been the resident teacher at the Tergar Mingjue Phoenix Center since November, 2007. Lama Trinley began his education at Tergar Monastery, where he studied the rituals, prayers, and other traditional practices of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He entered the traditional three-year retreat when he was seventeen years old, after which he spent six years training in the monastic college of Tergar Monastery, where he taught for three years as assistant professor. His command of English and his humble and gentle demeanor make him easily accessible to newcomers and experienced meditators alike.
