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SUMMARY:Sixteen Arhats Puja
DESCRIPTION:Make auspicious prayers and offerings to Buddha Shakyamuni and the 16 Arhats\, who promised to remain in the world to protect the holy Dharma. Known as Neten Chagchö in Tibetan\, this 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 16\, 2024 (Mon)\n10.00 am – 12.30 pm\nKechara Forest Retreat\nFree. Please RSVP your attendance here.\n\nIf you are attending this puja\, you can offer kuyong (a token monetary offering) to the Sangha who will be conducting the puja.\n  \nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nCreates 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\nTsem Rinpoche’s Parinirvana Anniversary is an annual prayer festival in Kechara Forest Retreat\, attended by important lamas of our lineage and monastic representatives from Shar Gaden\, Serpom\, Phelgyeling and Segyu. This year’s programme takes place from late August to late September 2024.  \nIt is a special time for Rinpoche’s disciples and all spiritual practitioners to gather in prayer and meditation\, generating a tremendous accumulation of merits and positive energy dedicated to the health\, well-being and happiness of all sentient beings\, and most importantly to the swift return of our precious guru His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche. \nAdmission to all pujas is free and everyone is welcome. To ensure we have enough seating for all guests\, please RSVP your attendance here. \n  \nHow to contribute\nWe seek your kind sponsorship to support over 20 pujas and ceremonies that are part of the parinirvana anniversary programme. \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\nYour contribution will help 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. \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 to uphold the Dharma until the time of the future Buddha\, Maitreya. \n
URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/event/sixteen-arhats-puja-2024/
LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia
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