His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 91st Birthday

Join us for an evening of prayers, meditation, and practice devoted to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s birthday. Together we will recite the Avalokiteshvara sadhana, cultivate bodhicitta, and conclude with dedications and long-life prayers. This event honors the 2026 Global Mani Retreat, launched by the FPMT.

WHEN: Monday, July 6, 6:30 pm – 9.00 pm CET
WHERE: Onsite at Gablerstrasse 51, 5001 Zurich, and on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
PRAYER BOOKS: Lhagsam Prayerbook and Prayer Book for HHDL Birthday
SADHANA: The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
LONG LIFE PRAYERS FOR H.H.: Here

The Guru Yoga of the Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara is a profound Mahayana/Vajrayana sadhana (meditation practice) written by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It focuses on merging your mind with your spiritual master and the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig).

PROGRAM:

6.00: Doors open!
6.30-6.50: Prayers from the Lhagsam Prayerbook
6.50-8.00: Avalokiteshvara Guru Yoga
8.00: Cake, offerings to His Holiness and break
8.10-8.40: Meditation on bodhicitta
8.40-9.00: Dedications and Long-life Prayers to His Holiness

Only those Mani mantras recited within the practice of the sadhana are to be included in our count. For those who count, refuge in the three jewels is required. As the final day of the Retreat is on 1st November 2026 (Lhabab Duchen), please submit your final mantra counts latest by 8:00am (UTC), 2nd November 2026. Upon the conclusion of this Global Mani Retreat, we will offer the total number of mani mantras recited to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

FPMT global retreat advisor Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chönyi has advised that if you are planning to attend any of the Chenrezig Group Practice sessions, it is highly recommended that you be vegetarian for that day.

WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation per day is 0-15 CHF. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking).

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