Chokhor Duchen:

Celebrating the Buddha's First Teaching

Depiction of Shakyamuni Buddha teaching disciples.

Chokhor Duchen is on Saturday, August 6. This special day commemorates the anniversary of the day when Shakyamuni Buddha first began teaching the Dharma.

On this day, karmic results are multiplied by one hundred million, as cited by Lama Zopa Rinpoche from the Vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic. It is an excellent day to practice meritorious activities. This date also marks FPMT's International Sangha Day and provides an opportunity for the lay and monastic communities to come together in recognition of our interdependence.

On Chokhor Duchen, Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi will conclude the teachings on The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination. Online registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome!

August 6: An Ideal Day to Practice Generosity

Along with FPMT Centers globally, Shantideva Meditation has offered our annual contribution to the Lama Yeshe Sangha Fund, which supports monks and nuns with accommodation, food, medical care, and access to teachings.

On this merit-multiplying occasion, we invite you to make an offering to the fund or to our Center, to create the causes for the Dharma to exist in the West and benefit many beings.

Contribute to the Lama Yeshe Sangha Fund

Contribute to Shantideva Meditation Center

About Us

Shantideva Meditation Center is dedicated to cultivating wisdom and compassion through the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism within the New York community.

We are affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), which is based on the Gelugpa tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa of Tibet as taught by Founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe, and Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

For more information, please email Shantideva Meditation or visit our website!