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Event at Gyuto Vajrayana Center - Updated 6 January 2008Tashi Delek and Happy New YearOn behalf of all of the venerable monks of the Gyuto Monastery, I would like to thank all of the members and friends for their generous support over the years. This support in all of its forms has enabled us to bring the precious dharma teachings to the San Francisco Bay Area. Thank you again for your generous support for Gyuto Center. CALENDAR JANUARY 2008 Wednesday Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Jan. 2 7 pm - 8 pm Sunday Tara Puja for Long Life Jan. 6 7 pm - 8 pm Thursday Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Jan. 17 7 pm - 8 pm Sunday One Day White Tara Retreat Jan. 20 9 am - 5 pm Saturday Mahakala Puja Jan. 26 9 am - 12 pm Sunday Medicine Buddha Puja Jan. 27 7 pm - 8 pm FEBRUARY Friday Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Feb. 1 7 pm - 8 pm Tuesday Cha-sum Puja Tibetan New Year's Eve (Gu-thuk) Feb. 5 7 pm - 8 pm Thursday Lunar Calendar (Tibetan New Year) (Losar) Feb. 7 No event at Gyuto Center Tuesday Tara Puja for Long life Feb. 12 7 pm - 8 pm Saturday Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Feb. 16 7 pm - 8 pm Sunday One Day Vajrasattva Retreat Feb. 17 9 am - 5 pm Thursday 16 Arhats Puja (Full Moon) The Great Prayer Festival (Lord Buddha Performed Miracles) Feb. 21 7 pm - 8 pm Sunday Mahakala Puja Feb. 24 9 am - 12 pm Thursday Medicine Buddha Puja Feb. 28 7 pm - 8 pm PROGRAM DISCRIPTION One Day White Tara Retreat: Gyuto Center will be holding one day Tara retreat. During the retreat we will be meditating on White Tara and repetitions of Tara's mantra. Prerequisite: All participants must have received Tara Empowerment or Initiation. Vegetarian lunch will be served. There are no fees but any amount of donation will be greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please kindly register by email: info@gyutocenter.org or call: (408) 926-9430 Cha-sum Puja (Gu-thuk) As we approach Losar (Tibetan New Year) the Gyuto monks will perform a puja called Cha-sum which removes the obstacles of the old year followed by (Gu-thuk) special dumpling soup with hidden ingredients to tell your fortune for the year ahead. Everyone is invited. One Day Vajrasattva Retreat: Vajrasattva is the main deity in Tibetan Buddhism for the practice of purification. All four schools of Tibetan Buddhism practice Vajrasattva in daily life. Prerequisite: All participants must have received Vajrasattva Empowerment or Initiation. Vegetarian lunch will be served. There are no fees but any amount of donation will be greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please kindly register by email: info@gyutocenter.org or call: (408) 926-9430 16 Arhats Puja: We praise the 16 Arhats who have attained freedom form the cycle of suffering and pray that they bless our glorious Gurus with long lives. Everyone is welcome. Participants can bring fruits, cookies, and flowers for offering. ONGOING PROGRAMS Guru Puja (Tsog Offering): Twice monthly, according to the lunar calendar, the important practice of Guru puja with Tsog offering is done. It is a commitment for those practicing Highest Yoga Tantra and restores vows and pledges. Everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, reaffirming our vow to become enlightened so as to help all beings. You are welcome to bring fruit, cookies and flowers for offering. gyutocenter.org Medicine Buddha Puja: The Medicine Buddha practice is extremely powerful and beneficial for the sick and the dying, as well as for those who have already passed away. If you wish to dedicate this puja to your loved ones, please send us their names and photos by mail or email info@gyutocenter.org so that we can include them. Everyone is welcome. Tara Puja for Long Life: Tara embodies all the Buddhas’ enlightened actions of body, speech and mind. She is said to be the liberator, the one who releases from samsara and the causes of samsara. One special attribute that makes Tara particularly popular is the swiftness with which she responds to those who invoke her. By depending on Tara, we can clear away hindrances to all mundane and spiritual success. Everyone is welcome. Mahakala Puja for Removing Obstacles: It is said that when Avalokiteshvara realized that his peaceful methods did not effectively subdue all degenerate and suffering beings, he decided that a wrathful form would better accomplish his compassionate intentions. Everyone is welcome. Thank you. Ven. Thupten Donyo ********************************************************* May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes. May all sentient beings be free from suffering and its causes. May all sentient beings never be separated from sorrowless bliss. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity free of bias, attachment and anger. Gyuto Vajrayana Center 1439 Old Piedmont Rd. San Jose, CA 95132 Tel: (408) 926 9430 Fax: (408) 272 1275 Email: gyutovc@aol.com Website: http://www.gyutocenter.org For all past events, please Click Here to read them. ********************************************************* Note: All the above events are published are for information basis. It is not in any way related or affiliated with our website. If you are interested in attending or finding out more, please contact the above website or email to the above email address. |
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