Over the two days of Empowerment given by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for the Thousand Hands Thousand Eyed Avalokiteshvara (Chenresig) Initiation and the Simhanada Avalokiteshvara Initiation which took place between 29-30 May 2020, a staggering number of about 4.5 million people from all over the world attended. It demonstrates that whilst the digital…
Day 2 – 30 May 2020 It was another joyful morning, listening to His Holiness’ teachings on the 2nd day of the Thousand Hand Thousand Eyed Avaloketishvara (Chenresig) Empowerment. It was also a reason for all disciples and attendees to rejoice as His Holiness additionally gave today, the Simhanada Avalokiteshvara Empowerment. Simhanada’s primary activities include removing…
Day 1 – 29 May 2020 It was a cause for rejoicing this morning, being able to listen to His Holiness’ teachings today as part of the 2 day Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) Empowerment. His Holiness began his teaching by reminding everyone of the importance of compassion, a basic human nature, as being a foundation for happiness;…
On 23 May 2020, we entered the 4th Tibetan lunar month, which is the month of Saka Dawa. During this month, we commemorate Lord Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and entry into parinirvana, with the 15th (full moon) day being the most significant. It is a day on which merits from virtuous activities carried out are…
The Centre celebrated Vesak Day 2020 slightly different when compared to previous years. Despite the challenges from the COVID-19 circuit breaker, Geshe Lama Konchok was nonetheless able to conduct rituals and prayers over the 3 days leading up to and including Vesak Day (7 May), and friends and members of the Centre were able to…
Due to the COVID-19 situation, our Jungwa Rituals originally scheduled to take place @ Waterloo Street will now take place at our Centre’s premises instead @ 512A Sims Avenue. This special tantric ritual aimed at eradication of all obstacles that block the path of our deceased parents, relatives, friends and other sentient beings. It also…
In the light of increased concerns over the coronavirus situation worldwide and in Singapore, the Centre shall be carrying out a special Palden Lhamo Puja on Monday, 10 Feb 2020 at 8pm. Palden Lhamo (Shri Devi 吉祥天母） is a wrathful deity and also the only female among the Eight Guardians of the Dharma, who had…
The Maha Vajrabhairava (Tib. Dorje Jikje) (Yamantaka) RÜL Vase, now available from our Centre, is prepared in accordance with the Wrathful Deity Vajrabhairava’s tantras, through a series of incantation, meditation and other rituals. The Vase contains five RÜL Protection Capsules. Four of the Capsules are placed on the sides of the Vase, representing the cardinal…
As in previous years, this year’s Chinese New Year Eve puja is, in the main, that of Goddess Sitatapatra. This year the Centre shall in addition be performing a Zambhala milk offering. Goddess Sitatapatra’s puja is important as it is intended to eliminate all obstacles and negativities accumulated during the year, before one enters the…
We mentioned yesterday that the Naga Vase Ritual was successfully completed and we are taking the opportunity to share with you some pictures of the auspicious conditions which we witnessed. Year on year, participants often experience different phenomena evidencing the nagas’ acceptance of our offerings. This year, it came in the form of a stream…