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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] \nSaga Dawa\n\nSaga Dawa is one of the four most sacred periods in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar\, marking the birth\, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakiamuni Buddha and\, in 2023\, takes place from 19 May to 18 June\, with its culmination on the full moon of 04 June.[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2="Vajrasattva Accumulation" h4="Schedule" style="outline" color="juicy-pink" add_icon="left" i_icon_fontawesome="fa fa-calendar" i_color="white" i_background_style="rounded" i_background_color="juicy_pink" i_size="sm" i_on_border="true"]On the 4th\, Saga Dawa Düchen\, about 140 practitioners engaged in Vajrasattva accumulation and together we reached 78\,364 accumulations of the hundred-syllable mantra. \nWe will continue the accumulation until June 18\, when the sacred period of Saga Dawa ends. \nSend your practice accumulation numbers from June 5 to June 18 on this form: forms.gle/yn4u9RSdXcCYqquq7[/vc_cta][vc_toggle title="1) Practice schedule during Saga Dawa"]Every year during Saga Dawa\, Odsal Ling sets aside a few moments of the day for the sangha to do practice. \nThis year\, we will have personal practice sessions from May 19 to June 3 and Powa practice sessions on May 21 and 27 and June 3. \nSee more information and how to participate in the boxes located just after question number 10.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="2) Special program on Saga Dawa Duchen - June 04"]The Full Moon of Saga Dawa is considered the holiest day in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar\, when the enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakiamuni Buddha is commemorated. This year\, Saga Dawa Düchen will be on June 4. \nOn this day\, Lama Tsering invites everyone to participate in a big Vajrasattva accumulation. \nThe goal is to reach together 100\,000 accumulations in a single day! \nAttend one or more sessions of the practice and send in your numbers using the form that will be available on this page soon. \n  \nTime UTC-3\n \n4am | Vajrasattva accumulation \n6:30am | Morning Puja \n8am | Concise Red Tara practice (only Portuguese) \n9am | Vajrasattva accumulation \n10am | Teaching with Lama Tsering \n1pm | Life Saving Practice \n2pm | Vajrasattva accumulation \n4pm | Night Puja \n5:30pm | Amitabha Practice \n7pm | Vajrasattva Accumulation \n8pm | Shower of Blessings Tsog \n(links to the practices will be available soon) \n  \nJoin us!![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="3) What is Saga Dawa?"]Saga Dawa is a sacred period for Tibetan Buddhism\, when the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana (passage into nirvana) of Shakiamuni Buddha are celebrated. It is also called the "month of merit\," a period dedicated to generating merit through virtuous actions and positive thoughts. \nIt is said that during Saga Dawa virtuous actions are accumulated exponentially. So practitioners make an extra effort to accumulate merit during this period\, such as practicing generosity\, virtue\, and compassion\, and then devote it for the benefit of all beings.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="4) How long does Saga Dawa last?"]Saga Dawa takes place in the 4th lunar month of the Tibetan calendar. The sacred period begins at the new moon of that month\, reaches its peak after 15 days\, at the full moon\, and extends until the next new moon. \nAll the days of Saga Dawa are sacred\, but some are even more sacred\, those commemorating the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Shakiamuni Buddha. \nAt the peak of this period\, the day of the full moon\, occurs Saga Dawa Düchen\, which is considered the most important holy day of the year for Tibetan Buddhism. It commemorates parinirvana and the enlightenment of Shakiamuni Buddha. \nSaga Dawa 2023: \nMay 19 - Beginning of the period \nMay 27 - Tampei Düchen (birth of Buddha Shakiamuni) \nJune 04 - Saga Dawa Düchen (enlightenment and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni) \nJune 18 - End of the period \nDüchen means "great occasion"[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="5) What does multiplicity of actions mean\, and how are they multiplied?"]It means that all positive or negative actions of speech\, body and mind are accumulated exponentially. During Saga Dawa\, it is said that every action\, positive or negative\, is multiplied 100 million times. Therefore\, it is important to engage in virtuous actions.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="6) What are the ten negative actions that should be avoided and abandoned?"]Body \nKill \nTaking what was not given \nSexual misconduct \n  \nSpeaking \nLying \nSowing discord \nRude talk \nUseless chatter \n  \nMind \nGreed \nWishing ill for others \nWrong views \n  \nMore details about each of these actions can be found in the book: "The Words of My Perfect Teacher" by Patrul Rinpoche[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="7) What are the positive actions we should cultivate and engage in?"]"What makes an action good or bad? \nIt is not what it appears to be\, nor whether it is big or small\, \nbut the motivation\, good or bad behind it." \nExcerpt taken from the book\, "The words of my perfect teacher" \n  \nTherefore any act done with a motivation to benefit beings becomes a positive action. \nDuring Saga Dawa it is also common for practitioners to engage in activities cultivating the 6 Paramitas which are: \nGenerosity \nDiscipline \nPatience \nDiligence \nConcentration \nWisdom \nMore details on each of these actions can be found in the book: "The Words of My Perfect Teacher"\, by Patrul Rinpoche.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="8) How do I make a vow?"]A vow is a commitment. There are very elaborate ceremonies for taking a vow\, but it can also be done simply. It is not necessary to have any empowerment to make one or more vows. The most important thing is to make the vow with the pure motivation to benefit all beings until they are free of suffering and achieve immediate and definitive happiness. \nThe simple way is to stand in front of your altar (or anywhere) and visualize\, in whatever way you can\, Shakiamuni Buddha or your chosen deity\, inseparable from your Lama\, and before them\, with them as witnesses\, proclaim your vow. \nYou can make vows for one day\, for many days\, or even for the entire period of the Saga Dawa.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="9) I am a beginner - can I take part?"]Yes\, you can take part in the Saga Dawa celebration\, even if you are a beginner\, by doing the concise Red Tara practice\, which is performed in Portuguese and broadcast on Zoom daily. Besides this practice\, you can also participate by watching Lama Tsering's teachings on Sundays. If you don't have empowerment\, you cannot visualize yourself as a deity\, but this doesn't prevent you from attending Tara practice in Tibetan\, and the Tara and Guru Rinpoche Tsogs\, and receiving the blessings of these practices. That is\, in the more elaborate meditations\, you can listen and accompany the practice by visualizing the deity in front of you. Check the schedule here: bit.ly/2RZQba2[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="10) What is the difference between Vesak and Saga Dawa?"]Vesak\, which is followed by some Buddhist traditions\, is the commemoration of the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Shakiamuni Buddha on the same day\, on the full moon of May. \nFor practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism\, the equivalent of Vesak takes place during the Saga Dawa period. In addition\, within this period\, there are specific days for commemoration of enlightenment and parinirvana\, called Saga Dawa Düchen\, and of the birth of the Buddha\, called Tampei Düchen.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_cta h2="" color="white" add_icon="left" i_icon_fontawesome="fa fa-calendar" i_color="white" i_background_style="rounded" i_background_color="custom" i_size="sm" i_on_border="true" i_custom_background_color="#d14d42" css=".vc_custom_1683149517437{background-color: rgba(255\,255\,255\,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(255\,255\,255) !important;}"] \nImportant dates during Saga Dawa\n  \nStart \nMay 19 \n\nTara Day\nMay 27 and June 10 \n\nBirth and Parinirvana of  Shakyamuni Buddha (Tampei Düchen)\nMay 27 \n\nGuru Rinpoche Day\nMay 29 \n\nSaga Dawa Full Moon (Saga Dawa Düchen)\nJune 4 \n\nDakini Day\nJune 12 \n\nEnd\nJune 18 \n[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2="" color="white" add_icon="left" i_icon_fontawesome="fas fa-fish" i_color="white" i_background_style="rounded" i_background_color="custom" i_size="sm" i_on_border="true" i_custom_background_color="#d14d42" css=".vc_custom_1683154737652{background-color: rgba(255\,255\,255\,0.01) !important;*background-color: rgb(255\,255\,255) !important;}"] \nLifesaving\n\nOn the full moon of Saga Dawa (June 4)\, we will do lifesaving practice! \nLearn more and make offerings: bit.ly/3iUbUL6 \n[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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