January 4, 2018 marks the anniversary of His Holiness Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche&rsquo\;s parinirvana (Dechö\; \;in Tibetan). We will do a special puja and tsok at 6:30 PM on this occasion. The text is called "A Guru Yoga: Nakedly Seeing Fundamental Reality"\; copies will be provided at the Shrine Room.
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With regard to \;Dechö\; \;&rdquo\;De&rdquo\; is \;the time when a lama passes into parinirvana and &ldquo\;Chö\;&rdquo\; is the aspect where the student makes offerings to connect with the blessings of the lama&rsquo\;s wisdom mind. This is a time of particular significance for all of us with a Dharma connection to His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche.
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Lama Sonam Rinpoche \;encourages all sangha to attend. Please make every effort to join us at this time so that we can come together, pray and make aspirations. \;
There is no charge for the pujas but please bring a tsok offering to share. There is a charge for meals ($10) and lodging (depending on type of accommodation). Please \;register (open soon) so we can arrange for your participation. \;
If you are unable to join us in person, Lama Sonam Rinpoche recommends that, for your own accumulation,"it would be very beneficial during this time to do \;Vajrasattva practice, to \;sponsor Tsok and Butterlamps, and make any kinds of offerings, including water bowl offerings, prostrations and circumambulations.&rdquo\; \;