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SUMMARY:Rabney Consecration Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Receive the divine blessings of all the Gurus\, Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors in this consecration ritual based on the Solitary Hero Yamantaka tantra.  \nThrough the power of mantra\, meditation and offerings\, this puja invites the enlightened beings to reside in all the spiritual monuments and Buddha images in Kechara Forest Retreat. Filled with divine energy\, they become powerful supports for spiritual practice\, bringing tremendous blessings and purification to everyone who sees them. \nIn particular\, this year’s ceremony will consecrate the newly-enthroned Medicine Buddha statue and Crystal Medicine Buddha plaques at the Relic Temple Pet Memorial Garden. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nAug 16\, 2025 (Sat)\n3.00 pm – 5.00 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree admission\, please RSVP here.\n\n \nIn 2023\, a grand Rabney Chenmo consecration puja was performed in the Tsem Rinpoche Relic Temple. \n  \nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nInvites the blessings of all the enlightened beings\nStrengthens affinity with one’s lama and the Dharma in general\nPurifies negative karma & obscurations\, especially in relations to broken spiritual commitments (samaya)\nIncreases merits & wisdom\nImproves mental clarity\, stability and awareness\nRenews physical and inner peace\nRe-balances emotions\n\n  \nHow to submit\nBesides attending in person\, you can bring your Buddha statues\, pendants\, thangkas\, pictures\, stupas to be blessed during the Rabney. If you would like to do this\, please see the important notes below. \n  \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the cost of this puja’s offerings\, ritual substances\, and dana for the Sangha conducting the puja. \nNames of the Grand & Diamond Sponsors for this puja will be read in monastic style during the puja. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM50\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nDonate online via the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Please indicate which puja you are sponsoring. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. \nIf you are attending this puja\, you can also offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja.\n \nConsecrating the 9ft Dorje Shugden statue in Kechara Forest Retreat. \nThis auspicious puja is performed every year to renew the blessings of the enlightened beings.\n \n  \nImportant Notes\n\nItems that can be submitted for blessing are Buddha statues\, pendants\, thangkas\, posters\, pictures\, and stupas.\nItems that are hollow must be filled with mantras prior to the rabney.\nOnly representations of enlightened beings are permitted. Please do not bring representations of unenlightened beings.\nItems must be submitted at Kechara Forest Retreat on the day of the puja. Advance submission is not permitted.\nLabel your items with your name and phone number.\nPlease ensure you get a tag at the time of submission. You will need the tag to collect your items after the puja.\nItems must be collected immediately after the puja. Unclaimed items will not be kept for you.\nA minimum contribution applies for each item submitted.\n \nPendants \n\nRM30/item\n\n \nStatues/Stupas \n\n< 6 inches: RM30/item\n6 – 12 inches: RM50/item\n12 – 18 inches: RM100/item\n18 – 24 inches: RM150/item\n> 24 inches: Not accepted\n\n \nThangkas/Posters/Pictures \n\n< 12 inches: RM30/item\n12 – 24 inches: RM50/item\n24 – 36 inches: RM100/item\n36 – 48 inches: RM150/item\n> 48 inches: Not accepted\n\n* Size does not include brocade border/poster frame.\nWe will do our best to safeguard your items. However\, we are not responsible in the unlikely event of loss or damage to your items.\n\n \nDuring the puja\, the enlightened beings are invited to reside in statues\, thangkas and other images of the Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors.\n  \n
URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/event/rabney-consecration-ceremony-2025/
LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia
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