Mahakala Retreat (Feb 24, 25, 26, 27)

It has been the tradition in Tibet to celebrate Losar (New Year) by performing a long Mahakala puja for several consecutive days towards the end of the year. This practice is to dispel obstacles of the old year and to create auspicious conditions for the New Year.   This year, we will have a Mahakala retreat for 4 consecutive days. Chilu will be added on Saturday.  Chi Lu is a special puja to make offerings to the representative of our creditors of whatever they want in exchange for our debts of the obstacles of shortened life.  This way, we can get away from untimely death.

Those who wish to attend the ceremony need to register in advance.  Donations are welcome in the form of food, and money to sponsor this retreat.  It will be good if you bring your fingernails, hair, some money coin and knit some dough at the center which will be offered during the puja.  This will establish connection with your debt and will guarantee you not to be harmed.   If you cannot attend the chanting in person, you can make the above arrangement and send your donation along with your name to be included in the prayers.

 To register, please call 905-888-8811, or fax to 905-888-7711 or via email: register@kagyubuddhist.org  member price $100, non member $120 for 4 days ; or $35 per day or $10 per session  (8:30am, 10:30am, 2pm, 4pm).   Lunch is not provided.

For donation and/or registration by mail, please make your cheque payble to:

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