2024 ཆོ་འཕྲུལ་དུས་ཆེན་ Chotrul Düchen

Chothrul Duechen holds significant spiritual importance in Buddhism, commemorating significant events in the life of the Buddha. It closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. The first fifteen days of the year honor the period when the Buddha displayed miracles for his disciples to deepen their devotion, marking the culmination of the fifteen days of merit-making. It’s a time for reflection, deepening one’s spiritual practice, and engaging in acts of kindness and generosity. Encouraging everyone to perform virtuous deeds during this auspicious time aligns with the essence of the festival’s teachings✨🙏🏻✨🌟🙏🏻

The eight-day Kanjur (Buddhist Canon) recitation at Dongak Kunzang Choeling Monastery in Serzhong, Gelephu, commenced today and will continue until February 21st. This sacred Buddhist canon recitation is dedicated to the well-being and longevity of His Majesty the King, His Majesty the 4th King, Her Majesty the Queen, Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mothers, HRH Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, HRH Gyalsem Azhi Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, the Royal Family, His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, the monastic bodies in Bhutan, and all citizens, aiming for peace and prosperity locally and globally. His Eminence Trulku Ugyen Sherub Yoezer presides over the Kanjur recitation, accompanied by His Eminence Trulku Thubten Tenpai Seljed, khenpos, Lopens, and approximately 150 monks. Everyone is kindly invited to join in for offering prayers together.