Join all of our monks on their circumambulation of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath - Kathmandu! In tribute to the wisdom and compassion of Lord Buddha, every summer the Buddhist ordained throughout the world engage in some form of Rainy Season Retreat. The monks enjoy this quiet retreat since it promotes the feeling of being one big family dedicated to a single virtuous purpose –— to become the best practitioners that they can possibly be and to benefit others to the best of their capacity. Additionally, this is a special time for reviewing what has been learned in classes throughout the year, for making an intensive study of the Buddhist scriptures and for contemplating and strictly adhering to their Vinaya vows. Three days of special pujas mark the conclusion of the retreat. Once again, the monastic assembly proceeds to the village in single-file, circumambulates the Great Stupa and returns to the monastery. Lastly, gak-ye ritual releases the monks from the vows they took at the beginning of yar-ney. As a treat, after yar-ney Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche always sponsors a three-day picnic for the monks in a nearby park where they may relax, chat, enjoy delicious meals, play music, games and sports.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:33:22 +0000
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