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| Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul, buddhistdoor.org |
On Thursday, May 7, 2020 many people around the world will celebrate Buddha Purnima (Sanskrit: Full Moon Day). The holiday is also commonly known as Vesak.
Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
Buddha Purnima (Vesak) commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away). It is not celebrated on the same date in every country but May 7 is the date it will be celebrated in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
There are many online events planned. At Tibet House New Delhi, India, Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul will be offering the Aspirational Bodhisattva Pledge ceremony on livestream for anyone who would like to join.
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| Buddha Purnima, Tibet House New Delhi Facebook. |
Buddha Purnima Program
"Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul is presently Director at Tibet House, New Delhi, Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1988, Geshe Dorji Damdul joined the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Dharamsala for formal studies in Buddhist logic, philosophy and epistemology. After 15 years of study in Buddhist philosophy he finished his Geshe Lharampa Degree (Ph.D.) in 2002 from Drepung Loseling Monastic University. He joined Gyudmed Tantric College for a year for Tantric studies.
"In 2003, the Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama sent him to Cambridge University, England for Proficiency English studies. He was a visiting fellow at Girton College, Cambridge University.
"He is appointed as the official translator to H.H. the Dalai Lama since 2005. He has been serving as the interpreter for H.H. the Dalai Lama for so many years and at the same time involved in doing written translations of many texts from Tibetan into English such as Arya Nagarjuna’s Mulamadyamikakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), Acharya Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (Wisdom Chapter).
"He was appointed as the Director of Tibet House, Cultural Center of H.H. the Dalai Lama, New Delhi in March 2011."
"The Tibet House in New Delhi opens a gate to Tibetan culture. The activities of this centre reach beyond the circle of Tibetologists and Buddhist Masters, it integrates laypersons as well as scholars of many disciplines, artists and social activists.
"The Tibet House was founded in 1965 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to preserve and disseminate the unique cultural heritage of Tibet and to provide a centre for Tibetan and Buddhist studies. It has since widened its horizons.
"From 1959 onwards, Tibetans have been fleeing from the political upheavals in their homeland, travelling the difficult paths across the Himalayas into India. Many brought with them precious objects and books of religious and cultural significance. This formed the seed of the Museum and the Library.
"Located in the heart of New Delhi, the five-story facility houses a Museum of valuable Tibetan art and artifacts as well as a Library with nearly 5000 volumes of manuscripts and books, a Resource Centre, a Conference hall, a Gallery and a Bookshop."
Group Observance of the Aspirational Bodhisattva Pledge (Premiere) on the auspicious day of BUDDHA PURNIMA to heal COVID-19 victims, medical professionals involved, and all those affected.
Led by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, Delhi.
Led by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, Delhi.
Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 10:30 AM IST
This event will livestream on the Tibet House New Delhi Facebook Page.
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Tibet House New Delhi Facebook page:
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Tibet House New Delhi YouTube channel:
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Tibet House New Delhi YouTube channel:
(Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00 PM PT)
All can join in solidarity for the heavily interdependent world; no commitments involved.
Covid-19 Messages from Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Covid-19 Messages from Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
Conducted in English
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul interviewed by Tenzin Chemey of Tibet TV on the Tibet TV YouTube channel:
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Tibet House New Delhi Facebook page:
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia Facebook page:
"A special messsage by Geshe Dorji Damdul to all Malaysians during Movement Control Order ('MCO')"
Conducted in Tibetan
Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul on the Tibet House New Delhi YouTube channel:
Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul
"Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul is presently Director at Tibet House, New Delhi, Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1988, Geshe Dorji Damdul joined the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Dharamsala for formal studies in Buddhist logic, philosophy and epistemology. After 15 years of study in Buddhist philosophy he finished his Geshe Lharampa Degree (Ph.D.) in 2002 from Drepung Loseling Monastic University. He joined Gyudmed Tantric College for a year for Tantric studies.
"In 2003, the Office of H.H. the Dalai Lama sent him to Cambridge University, England for Proficiency English studies. He was a visiting fellow at Girton College, Cambridge University.
"He is appointed as the official translator to H.H. the Dalai Lama since 2005. He has been serving as the interpreter for H.H. the Dalai Lama for so many years and at the same time involved in doing written translations of many texts from Tibetan into English such as Arya Nagarjuna’s Mulamadyamikakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), Acharya Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (Wisdom Chapter).
"He was appointed as the Director of Tibet House, Cultural Center of H.H. the Dalai Lama, New Delhi in March 2011."
Continue reading Geshe Dorji Damdul's biography on his website www.bodhiwisdom.org.
Tibet House New Delhi, India
Cultural Center of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
"The Tibet House in New Delhi opens a gate to Tibetan culture. The activities of this centre reach beyond the circle of Tibetologists and Buddhist Masters, it integrates laypersons as well as scholars of many disciplines, artists and social activists.
"The Tibet House was founded in 1965 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to preserve and disseminate the unique cultural heritage of Tibet and to provide a centre for Tibetan and Buddhist studies. It has since widened its horizons.
"From 1959 onwards, Tibetans have been fleeing from the political upheavals in their homeland, travelling the difficult paths across the Himalayas into India. Many brought with them precious objects and books of religious and cultural significance. This formed the seed of the Museum and the Library.
"Located in the heart of New Delhi, the five-story facility houses a Museum of valuable Tibetan art and artifacts as well as a Library with nearly 5000 volumes of manuscripts and books, a Resource Centre, a Conference hall, a Gallery and a Bookshop."
Continue reading about Tibet House New Delhi on the Tibet House New Delhi website.
More Vesak Programs
Virtual Vesak
Buddha Poornima Diwas Celebration 2020 & Global Prayer Week
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 AM IST onwards
(Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM PST onwards)
ibcworld.org
Watch the livestream on IBC World Facebook or the IBC World YouTube channel. Set a reminder for the YouTube livestream to be notified when the livestream starts.
"Due to Covid-19 contagion the traditional celebrations of Vesak - Buddha Poornima, the Triple Blessed Day of Tathagata Gautam Buddha's Birth, Enlightened, Awakening and Maha Parinirvana on May 7, 2020, has been affected everywhere. Yet, the need for prayers and refuge in the blessing of Triple Gem is greater than ever before while the humanity is going through probably the worst crisis in recent times.
"The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in associationwith Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), IBC chapters and several partner organizations has taken the initiative to organize the Virtual Vesak - Buddha Poornima Celebration 2020. The event brings unique and blessed opportunity to witness and participate in the ceremonies and prayers from the most sacred sites of Buddha Dharma Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar.
"The event is also being dedicated as Global Prayer Week to pray for the victims of Corona virus contagion and honoring the medical professionals and first responders in the frontline.
"Livestreaming of ceremonies and prayers:
"The seeds of the International Buddhist Confederation were sown in the Autumn of 2010, during Ven. Lama Lobzang’s visit to Sri Lanka. There, some respected Sangha members suggested that India host a large-scale international Buddhist conference. The planning then began for one of the largest international gatherings of Buddhists ever to take place on Indian soil – the Global Buddhist Congregation. The suggestion was then made that a permanent umbrella body should be formed to carry the work and vision of the Global Buddhist Congregation forward into the future and to represent the enduring interests of Buddhism in the world."
Continue reading about IBC on the organization's website.
Vesak Day
Online Prayers
Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM SGT
(Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT)
I'm not sure if the times stated in the graphic are in SGT ... just making a good guess because the organizers, Sakya Tenphel Ling, are in Singapore.
Livestreaming on Sakya Tenphel Ling Facebook page
10:00 AM SGT (pre-recorded) - Dharma Talk - Remembering Vesak Day. It's significance by His Holiness the 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche
11:00 AM SGT (pre-recorded) - Dharam Talk - Dharma Truth by His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin
12:00-1:00 PM SGT (Facebook livestreaming) - The Shayamuni & 16 Arhats Puja will be presided jointly by His Holiness the 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche & His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin
Sakya Tenphel Ling
"The Singapore Buddha Sasana Society had its humble beginnings in the early 60’s in a classroom of the Maha Bodhi School. A few young people eager to know more about the Buddha’s teachings got together to form a Dharma study group.
"Initially, the Society’s activities such as Dharma Talks and discussions were held in the homes of members.
"Then in the late 70’s, His Holiness Sakya Trizin and Ven Tharig Tulku Rinpoche visited Singapore. Having received encouragement from these two great teachers, the members decided to operate the Society out of rented premises. We requested His Holiness Sakya Trizin to be our Spiritual Patron."
Continue reading on the Sakya Tenphel Ling's website.
How to Apply Teachings of H.H. The Dalai Lama and Buddhism in This Time of Crisis
A Conversation with Geshe Thupten Jinpa
Thursday, May 7, 2020
10:00-11:30AM EST
The teaching will be livestreamed in both English and Tibetan on the Center for Universal Peace Facebook page.
Hosted with Love & Compassion by Shi-De-Kunkyabling
Center for Universal Peace
"To promote peace of mind & mental well-being through Buddhism, including practice of meditation.
To spread awareness and knowledge of Buddhism.
To help today’s youth in understanding the meaning of compassion.
To teach and have discussion with today’s youth about good conduct and being a good human being.
To discuss with Buddhists and non-Buddhists, regardless of religious affiliation.
To carry out charitable actions to help the poor and needy.
To hold regular meetings and discussion in the week to carry out the above.
To conduct any and all lawful activities which may be useful to accomplish the goals."
Source: Center for Universal Peace Facebook page
More Vesak Programs
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| Virtual Vesak, IBC World Facebook. |
Virtual Vesak
Buddha Poornima Diwas Celebration 2020 & Global Prayer Week
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 AM IST onwards
(Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM PST onwards)
ibcworld.org
Watch the livestream on IBC World Facebook or the IBC World YouTube channel. Set a reminder for the YouTube livestream to be notified when the livestream starts.
"Due to Covid-19 contagion the traditional celebrations of Vesak - Buddha Poornima, the Triple Blessed Day of Tathagata Gautam Buddha's Birth, Enlightened, Awakening and Maha Parinirvana on May 7, 2020, has been affected everywhere. Yet, the need for prayers and refuge in the blessing of Triple Gem is greater than ever before while the humanity is going through probably the worst crisis in recent times.
"The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in associationwith Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), IBC chapters and several partner organizations has taken the initiative to organize the Virtual Vesak - Buddha Poornima Celebration 2020. The event brings unique and blessed opportunity to witness and participate in the ceremonies and prayers from the most sacred sites of Buddha Dharma Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar.
"The event is also being dedicated as Global Prayer Week to pray for the victims of Corona virus contagion and honoring the medical professionals and first responders in the frontline.
"Livestreaming of ceremonies and prayers:
- The Sacred Garden of Lumbini, Nepal, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, India, Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath, India and Parinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar, India
- Special Pirith Chanting from Ruwanweli Maha Seya in sacred and historic Anuradhapura stupa premises, Sri Lanka
- Holy Buddha Relics exposition and prayers from Rajaguru Sri Subhuthi Maha Vihara, Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka"
"The seeds of the International Buddhist Confederation were sown in the Autumn of 2010, during Ven. Lama Lobzang’s visit to Sri Lanka. There, some respected Sangha members suggested that India host a large-scale international Buddhist conference. The planning then began for one of the largest international gatherings of Buddhists ever to take place on Indian soil – the Global Buddhist Congregation. The suggestion was then made that a permanent umbrella body should be formed to carry the work and vision of the Global Buddhist Congregation forward into the future and to represent the enduring interests of Buddhism in the world."
Continue reading about IBC on the organization's website.
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| Vesak Day Online Prayers, Sakya Tenphel Ling Facebook. |
Vesak Day
Online Prayers
Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM SGT
(Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT)
I'm not sure if the times stated in the graphic are in SGT ... just making a good guess because the organizers, Sakya Tenphel Ling, are in Singapore.
Livestreaming on Sakya Tenphel Ling Facebook page
10:00 AM SGT (pre-recorded) - Dharma Talk - Remembering Vesak Day. It's significance by His Holiness the 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche
11:00 AM SGT (pre-recorded) - Dharam Talk - Dharma Truth by His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin
12:00-1:00 PM SGT (Facebook livestreaming) - The Shayamuni & 16 Arhats Puja will be presided jointly by His Holiness the 41st Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche & His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin
Sakya Tenphel Ling
"The Singapore Buddha Sasana Society had its humble beginnings in the early 60’s in a classroom of the Maha Bodhi School. A few young people eager to know more about the Buddha’s teachings got together to form a Dharma study group.
"Initially, the Society’s activities such as Dharma Talks and discussions were held in the homes of members.
"Then in the late 70’s, His Holiness Sakya Trizin and Ven Tharig Tulku Rinpoche visited Singapore. Having received encouragement from these two great teachers, the members decided to operate the Society out of rented premises. We requested His Holiness Sakya Trizin to be our Spiritual Patron."
Continue reading on the Sakya Tenphel Ling's website.
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| Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Center for Universal Peace Facebook. |
How to Apply Teachings of H.H. The Dalai Lama and Buddhism in This Time of Crisis
A Conversation with Geshe Thupten Jinpa
Thursday, May 7, 2020
10:00-11:30AM EST
The teaching will be livestreamed in both English and Tibetan on the Center for Universal Peace Facebook page.
Hosted with Love & Compassion by Shi-De-Kunkyabling
Center for Universal Peace
"To promote peace of mind & mental well-being through Buddhism, including practice of meditation.
To spread awareness and knowledge of Buddhism.
To help today’s youth in understanding the meaning of compassion.
To teach and have discussion with today’s youth about good conduct and being a good human being.
To discuss with Buddhists and non-Buddhists, regardless of religious affiliation.
To carry out charitable actions to help the poor and needy.
To hold regular meetings and discussion in the week to carry out the above.
To conduct any and all lawful activities which may be useful to accomplish the goals."
Source: Center for Universal Peace Facebook page
