Chötrul Düchen 2026
March 3, 2026
Chötrul Düchen is the full moon day that marks the end of the Days of Miracles.
In the morning traditionally His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a short teaching from the Jataka Tales followed by the Ceremony for Generating Bodhichitta at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj.
One can join in-person or online via live webcast! For more information please visit His website here.
To be confirmed!
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s recommended practices for this special day:
https://fpmt.org/teachers/zopa/advice/sakadawa/
This day is considered to be very auspicious for practice. To celebrate this meritorious occasion we will have a special program in person at Tushita or live on zoom – you’re most welcome to join us!
Drop in for either session! No registration needed and by donation.
Schedule
- 6:00am: Light Offering Ceremony (Only in person & recording available afterwards)
A unique opportunity to sponsor your own butter lamp offering with your special dedication offered on this meritorious day! Click here to sponsor a butter lamp. - 9:00am: Drop-in Guided Meditation (Hybrid)
- 10:00am: Dharma Movie: Life of the Buddha (Only in person)
- 1:30pm: Recitation of Golden Light Sutra (Only in person)
- 3:00pm: Lama Yeshe’s Students Sharing Stories of Lama’s Powerful Presence of Love, Wisdom & Inspiration (Hybrid)
- 7:00pm: Medicine Buddha Puja (Only in person)
Schedule subject to change – please check with our office!