Saga Dawa is the most important month of the Buddhist calendar as it commemorates three significant events in the life of our Teacher, the Buddha Shakyamuni:

1. His birth
2. His attainment of Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings
3. His passing (Parinirvana)

During this month, the power of positive actions and spiritual practice is magnified, making it an ideal time for accumulating merit and engaging in more practice. One of the most beneficial practices during Saga Dawa is to maintain a vegetarian diet as much as possible. Saga Dawa began on May 27th and will continue through June 25th.

The most important day of this month is the 15th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar, known as Saga Dawa Duchen, which falls on June 11th in the Western calendar. On this day, we focus on doing no harm and benefiting others in honor of the Buddha.

Khentrul Rinpoche will offer a teaching on the bodhisattva precepts and then give the vow ceremony. Everyone is welcome to participate.