Aug 13 – Sept 10 • 8月13日–9月10日

Land of Compassion Buddha will host the Jangwa Purification Puja for the Deceased from August 13 to September 10, led by Chophel Rinpoche together with Gaden Dhora Geshe monks. The Jangwa Puja purifies negativities of those who have passed away and supports their transition toward a better rebirth. Family members may register names of the deceased regardless of how long ago they passed.

美國觀世音藏傳佛教中心將於 8月13日至9月10日 舉辦 中元普渡超薦暨祈福法會，由 邱佩仁波切 主法，並由甘丹寺格西僧眾共同修持。法會旨在慈悲超度歷代先亡、解冤釋結，並為陽上善信增福培德、平安吉祥。

Main Dates

Aug 13 – Sept 10 at 9:00 a.m. – Daily prayers: Medicine Buddha, Chenrezig, 35 Buddhas of Confession, King of Prayers
Aug 15 at 10 a.m. (Sat) – Medicine Buddha Jangwa
Aug 29 at 10 a.m. (Sat) – Yamantaka Jangwa
Sept 6 at 10 a.m. (Sun) – Yamantaka Jangwa

主要日期（中文重寫）
8月13日–9月10日 上午9:00 每日共修：藥師佛、觀世音菩薩祈請文、三十五佛懺悔文、普賢行願品
8月15日（星期六）上午10:00 藥師佛加持亡者超度法會（Jangwa）
8月29日（星期六）上午10:00 大威德金剛超度法會（Yamantaka Jangwa）
9月6日（星期日）上午10:00 大威德金剛超度法會（Yamantaka Jangwa）

Registration

Please submit names of the deceased as soon as possible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4_7a64Od6-97GjjuE7pqDMr3TytqbLKomLeu41vsT93UlQQ/viewform
In‑person: Arrive 30 minutes early on puja day to fill out name plates.

All are welcome to attend. Donations are appreciated. 誠摯邀請各界善信隨喜參與，共結善緣。

Land of Compassion Buddha

美國觀世音藏傳佛教中心

Saturday 8/8 and 8/22 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (PDT)

Guru Puja (also known as Lama Chopa) encapsulates the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. In this practice we make offerings and supplicate for blessings on our Dharma path from the spiritual masters who have come before us.

Feel free to bring a tsok offering such as fruit, baked goods, or other individually wrapped food. For those students who do not have time to prepare offerings for tsok, monetary offerings can be made for the Center to prepare on your behalf.

Join us on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85815540830?pwd=U0gwZklRc0VoTWdkQWJDUE12ZmxyZz09
Meeting ID: 858 1554 0830
Passcode: 272727

Sunday 8/9 and 8/23 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (PDT) (taught in English)

Sunday 8/9 and 8/23 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm (PDT) (taught in Tibetan with Chinese translation)

This class is for students new to Buddhism. In this series, Tenzin Chophel Rinpoche will explain the foundational teachings of Buddhism, such as taking refuge, the Four Noble Truths, ethics, and the purpose and benefits of studying Buddhism as well as how to implement Buddhist principles into our daily lives.

Join us on Zoom at

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348806204?pwd=ybLampfLaLU0sGasi12BdbIeFOeFFr.1Meeting ID: 873 4880 6204Passcode: 583158

Saturday 8/15 and 8/29 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm (PDT)

Chophel Rinpoche will give teachings and guided meditation on the Lam Rim, also known as the Stages of the Path. The Lam Rim includes all of Shakyamuni Buddha’s essential teachings in a step-by-step path to enlightenment. A wonderful opportunity to listen, contemplate, and meditate on these precious teachings.
Join us on Zoom at

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348806204?pwd=ybLampfLaLU0sGasi12BdbIeFOeFFr.1Meeting ID: 873 4880 6204Passcode: 583158

Sunday 8/30 starting at 10:00 am (PDT)
10am Medicine Buddha Practice
12 noon Potluck Lunch
1pm Center Cleaning

Medicine Buddha is practiced to help dispel the sufferings of all kinds of disease. Medicine Buddha made the wish that all beings who see, hear, or remember his name will not be reborn in lower realms in future lives.

Followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring some food to share like a vegetarian dish, fruit, or dessert, etc.

Center Cleaning
We request volunteers to join us for temple cleaning. Pabongka Rinpoche says in the book, “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand” Dirt is not the dirt on the ground… it is the dirt of attachment. Helping clean the center is not only a great opportunity to clean and beautify the temple but also to clear away one’s own self-grasping.