Palyul Dallas Celebrates Losar 2013

HAPPY TIBETAN NEW YEAR:
YEAR OF THE FEMALE WATER SNAKE 2140!

Please join Palyul Changchub Dhargyayling Dallas for this auspicious occasion as we bring in the New Year with Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche and Namdroling Lopon Lamas, Lama Pasang Tenjing and Lama Jigme Tenzen!

February 8-13, 2013
Palyul Dallas Dharma Center
1501 E. Pipeline Dr.  Bedford, TX. 76022
pcddallas.org

Friday, February 8, 2013
7pm-9:00pm
PUBLIC TALK & TEACHING:
LOSAR’S MEANING & MANY BLESSINGS
Rinpoche explains the meaningful traditions, practices, and blessings of the Losar New Year activities, and offers guidance for enriching our lives in the coming year through dedication, devotion, and deepening our personal practice.

Saturday, February 9, 2013
2pm-6:00pm
VAJRAKILAYA AND HEART SUTRA PRACTICES
TRADITIONAL LOSAR GUTUK DINNER
Rinpoche with Lama Pasang and Lama Jigme lead us in practices to remove obstacles and set right intentions for the coming year. Following practice, we will serve Gutuk, a traditional soup made at Losar.  Each bowl of this special soup contains a fortune for the coming year!

Saturday,  February 10, 2013
2pm-4pm
TEACHING BY KHENPO NORGAY RINPOCHE:
“GOING BEYOND ORDINARY MIND”
NOTE ADDRESS CHANGE: 1722 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75204

Please join us at the Compassion Buddha Temple in downtown Dallas for this wonderful teaching with Rinpoche.

Monday, February 11, 2013
10am-4:00pm
HAPPY LOSAR; YEAR OF THE FEMALE WATER SNAKE
RIDGZIN DUPA TSOK OFFERING PUJA
LONG LIFE BLESSING AND PRACTICE
LHAP-SO GOOD LUCK CEREMONY
Rinpoche, Lama Pasang and Lama Jigme lead traditional New Year’s Day ceremonies which generate great merit and blessings. After these special ceremonies, we will have a pot-luck lunch which includes traditional treats such as sweet rice, yogurt, chang, and butter tea. Bingo games and an auction will follow lunch. All are welcomed! Please bring a favorite dish, snack or drink to share!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
11am-3pm
DECHEN THARPA LING LAND CELEBRATION
RIWO SANG CHO SMOKE OFFERING PUJA
POT LUCK LUNCH AND AFTERNOON FAMILY FUN DAY
NOTE ADDRESS CHANGE:  4679 Duncanville Rd. Dallas 75236  (for GPS)

This morning’s practice with Rinpoche and Lama Pasang and Lama Jigme is an offering to all enlightened and worldly beings, local deities and land guardians. This powerful practice helps clear obstacles on every level. Following the puja, we will conclude our festivities with a traditional Nepali Shebru song and dance and a pot-luck picnic lunch for all. Bring your friends and families to this fun-filled celebration!  Please bring a pot luck dish, snack, or drink to share!

There is no formal charge for Losar festivities; however, a suggested donation to help cover expenses is $15 per event, or $50 for all activities. No one turned away due to lack of funds!

TASHI DELEK!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU WITH US!
MAY ALL BEINGS BENEFIT!