Nyingma menlom, annual congregation for world peace concludes at Bodhgaya

PRAYER HOSTED BY SIKKIM THIS YEAR.
WANGCHUK BHUTIA

BODHGAYA, BIHAR, 03 Feb: The 10-day long Nyingma Monlam, annual congregation for world peace, at Bodhgaya in Bihar which started from 24 January concluded here today on 2 February.   The diverse lineages of the Nyingma tradition were hosted by Sikkim this year.
The observance every year by Nyingma followers has been continually supported by the generosity of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche.   The tenth day which is the concluding day of the prayer was observed as Guru Padmasambhava day and Tsog (Prasad or symbolic meal) was offered with devotion to Guru Padmasambhava which witnessed the conclusion of the annual Monlam.
The monks from different monasteries of Sikkim including  Lachen Gomchen Rinpoche and Lachung Rinpoche have been engaged in organizing the prayers with their respective duties and responsibilities.  The prayers which were held at Mahabodhi Stupa have become an auspicious occasion for the Nyingma followers to pray for world peace and dedicate them to the founders of their tradition viz., Bodhisatva, Guru Padmasambhava and Trisong Deutsen (Kunkhyen Longchenpa) in Bodhgaya.  The prayers were also attended by Dujom Rinpoche from Bhutan and several other eminent Rinpoches from different monasteries.
The Nyingma Monlam Chenmo is held in Bodhgaya every year since 1989 during the first ten days of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar as decided by most Gurus of Nyingma tradition. The prayers are participated in by the renowned Rinpoches, tulkus, monks and devotees from different monasteries across India and also participated in from the monasteries across the world like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Korea, Thailand etc.  

One of the senior monks while speaking to NOW informed that the participation in the Annual Nyingma Monlam Chenmo, the congregation to pray for World Peace at Bodhgaya is extremely important and worthwhile in order to inspire hope and courage in bringing about greater peace, harmony, joy and happiness in the world as well as seeking relief from all unwanted sufferings and to remember and pray for all those parents, families and friends who suffered severely or lost their lives in the tragedy that befell on them and for the benefit of all sentient beings.

It may mentioned here that the Kagyu Menlom is being held from 1st to 8th of March’2012.

Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje arrives at Bodhgaya

Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje offering khadas at the altar of the ongoing Nyingma Monlam at Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya.

MAHAKALA PUJA TO BE HELD AT BODHGAYA THIS YEAR FROM 13 TO 20 FEB
BODHGAYA, BIHAR, 30 Jan: The Mahakala Puja, an important annual prayer for world peace usually held at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, will be held at Bodhgaya in Bihar this year from 13 to 20 February at Tergar monastery (Karma Temple), informed Acharya Nawang Loden  of the Tsurphu Labrang Office of the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, while speaking to NOW! and detailing Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje’s month-long itinerary at Bodhgaya.
The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje will also be attending the ongoing 15th Kagyu Winter Debate which got underway on 16 January here at the Tergar Monastery and is scheduled to continue till 10 February. Losar [New Year] celebrations will be held from 22 to 24 February.
The Karmapa will conduct a three-day “Antarbarta” teaching to lamas and devotees in Kagyu Menlom ground here from 26 to 28 February, while the Kagyu Menlom will be held from 01 to 08 March.
On the second day of his arrival here, the Karmapa paid homage to the central shrine of Buddhism, the Mahabodhi Temple, home to the Bodhi tree and other sites linked with the time when Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment.
The Karmapa was received by Secretary of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee, NT Dorje and the Head Monk-in-Charge, Pande Chalinda. The Karmapa was escorted in procession through the Mahabodhi Stupa Ground and went directly to the main shrine room. Having prostrated three times, he presented traditional offerings of fruits, flowers, a donation and a new golden silk robe for the Buddha image after which he offered prayers.
Leaving the shrine room, the Karmapa walked around to the area behind the temple, under the Bodhi tree, where he offered khadas to the altar of the ongoing Nyingma Menlom.

Thousands attend Nyingma Menlom at Bodhgaya hosted by Sikkim

from left: Dujom Rinpoche, Lachen Gomchen Rinpoche and Lachung Rinpoche performing Menlom Chenmo at Bodhgaya.

WANGCHUK BHUTIA
BODHGAYA, 29 Jan: Thousands of devotees have congregated here at Bodhgaya in Bihar to mark the Nyingma Menlom, the annual congregation of the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism for world peace. The event is being hosted by Sikkim this year. The observance every year by Nyingma followers is being continually supported by the Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche. This year, the Nyingma Menlom Chenmo started on 24 January and will continue till 02 February.
The Nyingma Menlom Chenmo is being held in Bodhgaya every year since1989 during the first ten days of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar as decided by most Gurus of Nyingma tradition. The tenth day is observed as Guru Padmasambhava day and Tsog (Prasad or symbolic meal) is offered with devotion to Guru Padmasambhava which witnesses the conclusion of the annual Menlom.
“The effects of world torn by strife, tyranny, oppression and genocide, the blood soaked testament of negatives, prejudice, greed and ignorance, which have shattered humanity, resulting in denial of their rights and defaming their values have deep adverse impacts on the Buddha dharma in general and the living tradition of the Nyingma in particular,” informed one of the senior monks while speaking to NOW!
The prayers are being attended by Rinpoches, Tulkus, monks and devotees from different monasteries across India and the world like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Korea, Thailand, etc.
Monks from different monasteries of Sikkim have been engaged in organizing the prayers with their respective duties and responsibilities along with the presence of Lachen Gomchen Rinpoche and Lachung Rinpoche. The prayers which are held at the Mahabodhi Stupa has become an auspicious occasion for the Nyingma followers to pray for world peace and dedicate those days to the founders of their tradition viz., Bodhisatva, Guru Padmasambhava and Trisong Deutsen (Kunkhyen Longchenpa) in Bodhgaya. The prayers are also being attended by Dujom Rinpoche from Bhutan and several other eminent Rinpoches from different monasteries.
Participation in the Annual Nyingma Menlom Chenmo, to pray for world peace at Bodhgaya is extremely important in order to inspire hope and courage in bringing about greater peace, harmony, joy and happiness in the world as well as seeking relief from all unwanted sufferings and to remember and pray for all those parents, families and friends who suffered severely or lost their lives in a tragedy and for the benefit of all sentient beings.