Chökor Düchen
On Tuesday (July 9) we will be celebrating Chökor Düchen, one of the four most sacred periods in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni, as it marks the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha reflected for seven weeks on how he could convey the vision that he had achieved. After a request from Indra and Brahma in Sarnath, he delivered his first teaching, the teaching on the Four Noble Truths.
Sacred dates are auspicious for us to generate merit and bring benefit to all beings, as it is said that during these periods positive and negative actions are accumulated millions of times.
We invite everyone to pay homage to the Buddha of our age, whether by applying the teachings, engaging in virtuous actions, making offerings, meditation practices, or even vows that remind us of our commitments.
Plan ahead!
Take advantage of this auspicious time when actions are multiplied thousands of times and include virtuous actions in your routine. Be generous, practice meditation, and make auspicious wishes for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Düchens mark sacred periods in the Buddhist lunar calendar during which some of Buddha Shakyamuni's most important deeds are celebrated.
The main ones are:
Chötrul Düchen: 15 days during which the Buddha performed miracles
Tampei Düchen: the birth of the Buddha, which takes place during Saga Dawa
Saga Dawa Düchen: the lunar month celebrating the Buddha's birth, parinirvana and enlightenment.
Chökor Düchen: the first turning of the wheel of Dharma
Lhabab Düchen: the Buddha's return from the realm of the gods
Chötrul Düchen - February 24
Tampei Duchen - May 15
Saga Dawa Düchen - May 8-23
Chökor Düchen - July 9
Lhabab Düchen - November 21
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