This ongoing event is open for registration through 22 September 2025. You are cordially invited to participate by sending offerings and optional dedications.
We are pleased to share photos taken by Jonang Buddhist Institute, Pharping, Nepal.
Event ID: 4050
Event type:
Brief description: ‘Rainy Season Summer Retreat’ is considered an especially meritorious time when it is traditional for lay followers to participate by making offerings for the monks’ food and tea during the period of retreat. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The summer retreat is a sacred tradition established by the Buddha Shakyamuni. During this time, the monks remain within the monastery and concentrate exclusively on study and practice. Special vows are taken and strict discipline is followed by all of the monks.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until September 22nd, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.