We are pleased to share the photos taken by Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Palri monastery, Chandragiri, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Event ID: 4436
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Brief description: Chotrul Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni, according to Tibetan traditions. Chotrul Duchen closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon, which this year falls on March 3rd, 2026. The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days on which, in order to increase the merit and the devotion of future disciples, Buddha Shakyamuni displayed a series of miracles. It is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times at this auspicious time. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The Cakrasamvara Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Cakrasamvara, with extensive offerings, which is held annually at the Great Drigung Kagyu Lotus Stupa, Lumbini, Nepal. As with many Drupchods, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha. This Drupchod is said to bestow great benefits and blessings to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression.
The Tibetan word ‘Monlam’ can be translated as ‘Path of Aspiration’. Many aspiration prayers are recited during the Monlam Chenmo. The main prayers are those known as the ‘King of Aspiration Prayers’. The ‘King of Aspiration Prayers’ centres around the supremely altruistic wish to attain enlightenment in order to lead all beings to enlightenment. When everyone gathered at the Monlam recites the prayers, it is said that the power of the prayers is increased a hundred thousand or more times. This contributes to the well-being and spiritual development of all the participants and all sentient beings.
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 March 5th, 2026.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.