Why is it important to come to pujas and tsogs?

[From Geshela, 19 July 2015]

As Buddhists, we believe in future lives and rebirths. When we say prayers, we accumulate merits or good karma and we confess or purify negative karma for a better rebirth or the benefit of future lives. Also, we do dedication prayers after that so all ...

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It’s the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday

His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrates his 80th birthday this year. Please join us to celebrate at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on Sunday 5 July.

And in case you're wondering what to get him, in his view 'compassion is the ultimate birthday present'. To find out more about what he means, and ...

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