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  Commemoration of 50 Years Exile in India  
 


The monastery is organizing a Commemoration of Tibetan community's 50 Years Exile in India on the 7th of March 2010, in honor & gratitude to the people & government of India for the invaluable & immeasurable hospitality & support extended to us for the last 50 years.

An exceptionally special ceremony is organized - inviting government dignitaries, local authorities / pulic and Tibetan community - monk / nun / lay, to join in this joyful thanksgiving ceremony.

Program Itinerary:     Date: 07 March 2010            Time: 9.00 am

The program will conclude with serving of special Lunch for all - guests & public.

All are graciously welcome to participate in this special occasion; the monastery nevertheless extend profound gratitude & good wishes to all Indian brothers & sisters who will not be here to witness our joyous thankgiving ceremony - THANK YOU INDIA

 

 
     
  Cancellation of Hosting of The Maitreya Project's Heart Shrine Relics at Sera Jey:  
 


We regret to notify all concerned that the proposed Hosting of The Maitreya Project's Heart Shrine Relics at Sera Jey Monastery from 5 - 7 March 2010, had to be called off, as the two main venue for South Indian Tour - Chennai & Bangalore had not been granted legal permits by the two respective metromopolitan's authorities.

 

  
     
  Felicitation ceremony for the enthronement of Jangtse Choeje  
 


The Felicitation ceremony to Gyudmed Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tenzin for the enthronement to the revered Dharma seat of Jangtsen Choeje in the Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist tradition is held on 31 January 2010 in the main Prayer Assembly Hall of Sera Jey.

Jangtsen Choeje Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tenzin was formally enthroned with the blessings of His Holiness The Dalai Lama at Bodh Gaya on 5th January 2010.   He is one of the senior & learned scholar of this monastery and affiliated to Sera Jey Tsangpa Khangtsen, and has in the past contributed & served as the Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric Monastery.

 

  
     
  Oral Transmission of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen's Collected Writings & Teachings:  
 


Oral Transmission of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen's Collected Writings & Teachings by venerable Choden Rinpoche at Sera Jey Monastery.

Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen ( 1464 - 1544) was the revered scholar & author of Sera Jey Monastery's scriptural Texts.

Venue:    Main Assembly Prayer Hall - Sera Jey Monastery

Date:      from - 12th day of 12th Month 2009   (Tibetan Calendar)                                                  from - 27 January 2010                       (Western Calendar)

Time:      7.30 - 10.30 am    (Morning)                                                                                                   1.30 - 4.30 pm      (Afternoon)

All are cordially welcome                  in Tibetan - PDF

 

  
     
  Annual Winter Debate Congregation (Jang dgun-mchod):  
 


This year's (2009) annual Winter Debate Congregation (JJang dgun-mchod) is held at Sera Monastery, 2nd - 30th day of 10th Tibetan Calendar month (18 Nov. - 6 Dec. 2009).

Pupil monks from the six monastic institutes of the three main Gelug monasteries - Sera, Ganden & Drepung; Tashi Lhunpo, Namgyal Dratsang, the two Tantric monasteries - Gyuto & Gyudmed, Dzongkar Choden and Dakpo monastery in Phuntsokling Settlement - Orrisa, participate in this month long debate congregation.

Each respective monastery depute selected no of pupils from Shung (Prajnaparamita) to the final Karam course stage to this debate. A total of over 800 pupil monks from Sera Jey Monastery has been selected and are participating in this debate congregation.

 

  
     
  Hosting of BUDDHA RELICS:  
 


Sera Jey monastery is hosting the Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic during its world Tour display at two South Indian cities of Bangalore & Chennai.

The collection contains sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha & great many Buddhist masters. Complete list of collection is available at http://www.buddharelics.in/

The monastery will organize a three day display of the sacred Relics on the 5th, 6th & 7th of March 2010.

 

 
     
  Dedication to victims of Typhoon Morakut:  
 


The sangha community of Sera Jey Monastery dedicate prayers to the victims of the recent Typhoon Morakut at Taiwan.

Drolma (Tara) and Dukar (Ushnisha-Sitatapatra / White Umbrella) are two main prayers that the sangha assembly continue to perform to the victims & all those affected by the recent tragedy.

 

  
     
  Rigs-chung ceremonial Debate Examination:  
 


The ceremonial Debate Examination - Rigs-chung from 25th - 30th day of 6th Tibetan Calendar month (15 - 20 August 2009).

The Debate ceremony is an annual monastic event for pupils entering the course - Pharchin (Prajnaparamita). A total no of 16 selected pupils participate in the debate ceremony, and merit are awarded to the leading pupils.


  
     
  Rigs-chen ceremonial Debate Examination:  
 


The ceremonial Debate Examination - Rigs-chen on 1st & 2nd day of 7th Tibetan Calendar month (21 & 22 August 2009).

The Debate ceremony is an annual monastic event held amongst pupils from the Karam stage (the final class/stage in the academic faculty also referred as the collection pool for nomination of Geshe)

 

  

 
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