BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kechara Forest Retreat - ECPv4.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kechara Forest Retreat X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kechara Forest Retreat BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20230924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035144 CREATED:20230731T161435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T174736Z UID:56427-1695549600-1695574800@www.kecharaforestretreat.com SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Self Initiation + Ruchok Purification Puja DESCRIPTION:\n #cmsmasters_gallery_69f6c650ca1167_95761999 .cmsmasters_gallery {\n margin:0 0 0 -0px;\n }\n \n #cmsmasters_gallery_69f6c650ca1167_95761999 .cmsmasters_gallery .cmsmasters_gallery_item {\n padding:0 0 0px 0px;\n }\n Join us on Sunday\, 24th September 2023 for a special purification ritual for hair and bones. Ruchok can be performed for both humans and animals\, whether they are alive or have passed away. During the ceremony\, the hair of the living and the ashes/bones of the deceased are blessed and “transformed” into Vajrayogini. \nUpon completion of this sacred ritual\, these consecrated remains will be mixed with other holy items\, and made into tsatsas. These special tsatsas will then be inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future. \nThe Vajrayogini self-initiation ceremony will also be performed during the puja. This complex\, elaborate ritual has great significance for both initiates and non-initiates. \nFor the uninitiated\, participating in the Vajrayogini self-initiation creates the causes for us to receive Vajrayogini’s practice in the future. For the initiated\, the ceremony mends and reaffirms our vows taken previously\, and purifies downfalls that could prevent us from gaining attainments from our practice. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nSep 24\, 2023 (Sun)\n10.00 am – 5.00 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. \nRuchok is a purification ritual to bless the hair and bones of humans/animals and transform them into Vajrayogini.\n  \nBenefits for sponsors and attendees\n\nBlesses the hair of the living \nConsecrates the ashes/bones of the deceased\nCan be done for humans + animals\nTransforms ordinary remains into Vajrayogini’s “body”\nRepairs broken vows and commitments\nPurifies downfalls preventing spiritual attainments\nStrengthens the relationship with our spiritual guide\nCreates the causes to receive Vajrayogini’s practice\nCreates the causes to ascend to Vajrayogini’s paradise\nRuchok tsatsas will be inserted into holy Buddha statues in Kechara Forest Retreat\n\n  \nHow to join\nAdmission to the puja is free and everyone is welcome. To ensure we have enough seating for all guests\, please RSVP your attendance here. \nBesides attending in person\, you are encouraged to submit any of the following items at Kechara House\, Petaling Jaya or Kechara Forest Retreat\, Bentong by Sep 21 (Thu). \n\nHair from the crown of the head (for the living)\nBones or ashes (for the deceased)\nFur or feathers of your pets\n\nIf you are making a submission\, please see the important notes below. \nBlessed ruchok remains will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\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 \n \nImportant Notes\n \n\nItems from each person or pet should be submitted in individual Ziploc bags (one bag per item)\nOnly a tiny amount of hair/ash/bone is required\nLabel each bag with the name of the person/animal to whom it belongs\nIndicate if the item belongs to a person or animal\nIndicate if the item belongs to a living or deceased being\nIndicate your name and phone number in case we need to contact you\nThe items you submit will not be returned to you. After the puja\, they will be made into tsatsas and inserted into holy Buddha statues that will be installed at Kechara Forest Retreat in the future.\n\n  \nWho is Vajrayogini?\nVajrayogini is the supreme embodiment of wisdom and compassion. Wrathful and loving\, she personifies the strength of a divine mother’s love to give swiftly and unconditionally whatever we need. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n jQuery(document).ready(function () {\n (function ($) {\n if ($('#cmsmasters_gallery_69f6c650ca1167_95761999').find('.cmsmasters_gallery_item').length == '0') {\n return false;\n }\n \n \n startGallery( \n '69f6c650ca1167_95761999'\, \n 'grid'\, \n 'false'\, \n 'false' \n );\n } )(jQuery);\n } );\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/event/vajrayogini-self-initiation-ruchok-purification-puja-2023/ LOCATION:Kechara Forest Retreat\, Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang\, Bentong\, Pahang\, 28700\, Malaysia GEO:3.522285;101.875113 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kechara Forest Retreat Lot 3189 Jalan Chamang Bentong Pahang 28700 Malaysia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lot 3189\, Jalan Chamang:geo:101.875113,3.522285 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kecharaforestretreat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TRPA2023-Vajrayogini-Ruchok-Event-Page.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR