May 12, 2021 – Manila | We celebrate Saga Dawa (the holiest month in Buddhist calendar) from May 12 to June 10, 2021. Saga Dawa is the 4th lunar month, that contains the day of birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni.
It is said that all virtue and non-virtue committed during this period will be multiplied 10 million times. The temple prepared a table of lotus lamp offerings for this year’s Saga Dawa.
Khenpo also gave a brief story on Buddha’s life, which is available in Youtube.
May 19 – Tampe Duchen (Buddha’s birthday)
May 26 – Sanggye (or Vesak Day) and Nyangde Duchen (Buddha’s Enlightenment and Parinirvana)