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SUMMARY:Sixteen Arhats Puja
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, 2nd September 2023 for auspicious prayers and offerings to Buddha Shakyamuni and the 16 Arhats. \nKnown as Neten Chagchö in Tibetan\, the 16 Arhats Puja invokes the blessings of this group of attained beings\, who promised to remain in the world to protect the holy Dharma. The puja generates oceans of merits for our spiritual development\, and for the growth of our spiritual guide’s teachings and legacy. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nSep 2\, 2023 (Sat)\n10.30 am – 12.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree. RSVP here as seating is limited.\n\nThe puja will be conducted by visiting Sangha from Shar Gaden\, Serpom\, Phelgyeling and Segyu monasteries\, alongside high lamas and esteemed geshes. \n  \nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nCreates the causes for health and longevity\nPurifies negative karma and obstacles\nAvoids untimely death\nCreates conducive conditions for Dharma practice\nDevelops insight into Buddha’s teachings\nIncreases spiritual realisations\nGenerates great merits\n\n  \nHow to join\nAdmission to the puja is free and everyone is welcome.  \nTo ensure we have enough seating for all guests\, please RSVP your attendance here. \n  \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to cover the costs of this and other pujas held in conjunction with Tsem Rinpoche’s 4th Parinirvana Anniversary. \n\nOrdinary sponsor: RM30\nSpecial sponsor: RM150\nBronze sponsor: RM300\nSilver sponsor: RM750\nGold sponsor: RM1\,500\nDiamond sponsor: RM3\,000\nGrand sponsor: RM5\,000\n\nMost pujas will be performed in Kechara Forest Retreat from late August to mid-October 2023. Your donation will help us with the cost of: \n\nPuja offerings\nRitual substances\nFood and travel for visiting Sangha\nTemple upkeep and overheads\n\nDonate online to the Tsem Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary Fund at VajraSecrets.com or WhatsApp us at wa.me/60103020999. Any amount is welcome and deeply appreciated. \nIf you are attending in person\, you can offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja.\n  \nWho are the 16 Arhats?\nThe 16 arhats are eminent disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni. According to the scriptures\, Buddha requested them to protect the Dharma for the benefit of sentient beings. Thus\, at the time of their parinirvana\, they vowed to remain in the world and uphold the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha\, Maitreya. \n
URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/event/sixteen-arhats-puja-2023/
LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia
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