“Turning the Wheel of Dharma,” CHOKHOR DUCHEN commemorates the anniversary of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching. It is said that for seven
weeks after his enlightenment, the Buddha did not teach. Afterward, Indra and Brahma offered a Dharmachakra and a conch shell and requested Guru Shakyamuni Buddha to teach. Accepting, Guru Shakyamuni Buddha turned the wheel of Dharma for the first time at Sarnath by teaching the four noble truths.
Once again this year with deep appreciation we welcome Geshe Tenzin Zopa ONLINE for this very special time to lead prayers and practices - everyone is welcome to join us
ZOOM link Here Wednesday JULY 10 - 7 pm - 8.30 pm AEST
- Geshela will offer the transmission of The Sūtra of the Wheel of Dharma with explanation
- and lead us in long-life prayers for His Holiness Dalai Lama
- and Swift Return Prayers for Kyabje Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
[Text to be used: ]The Sūtra of the Wheel of Dharmacontains the Buddha’s teaching to his five former spiritual companions on the four truths that he had discovered as part of his awakening: (1) suffering, (2) the origin of suffering, (3) the cessation of suffering, and (4) the path leading to the cessation of suffering. According to all the Buddhist traditions, this is the first teaching the Buddha gave to explain his awakened insight to others.
