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Shambhala Day: Year of the Water Dragon

Wed February 22nd: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In Room(s): EAGLE ROCK SMCLA- Main Shrine RoomShambhala Day marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. All are warmly invited to join in the day’s festivities as we gather together as a community, locally and worldwide, to practice, celebrate, be inspired, and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome to attend all activities or just a portion of the day. Please register below so we will have enough seating and food for all.

8:30 Registration and Lhasang

9:00 Elixir of Life (Birthday) Sadhana

10:00 Worldwide Roll Call followed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s live online Shambhala Day address from Halifax

11:30 Short local program, including announcement of SMCLA Governing Council, introduction of new members, and Family Council

12 noon Community Brunch

1:30 Sadhana of Mahamudra practice -- open to all

The traditional Shambhala Day Dinner/Dance will be held on Saturday evening, February 25, at Taix French Restaurant. Please go to http://www.la.shambhala.org/program_details.php?id=90141&cid=208 for more info and to RSVP for the Dinner/Dance. Everyone’s invited!

Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or scented products to the LA Shambhala Center as some of our participants have severe scent-related allergies.