MONLAM SCHEDULE, JUNE 22 TO 26, 2011
The following is a tentative schedule, and may be subject to change. Please check back periodically for any updates.
| DAY ONE | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE 900th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |
|---|---|
| 9:30am – 10:00am | Arrival |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Opening Ceremonies, including remarks by His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | Teaching |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Break |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | The Dharma Blaze Aspiration
The Indestructible Garland of Vajras Long-life Prayers Auspicious Prayers (from the Mülasarvastivada Vinaya) Dendrup Monlam |
| DAY TWO | THURSDAY, 23 JUNE |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Mahayana Sojong Vows
Sanskrit Prayers |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Twenty-branch Monlam
(Short, from the 1st - 19th)
The King of Aspirations |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:45am | Teachings |
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Meditation Session |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | The King of Aspirations
including once in Chinese |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Break |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | The Dharma Blaze Aspiration
The Indestructible Garland of Vajras Long-life Prayers Auspicious Prayers (from the Mülasarvastivada Vinaya) Dendrup Monlam |
| 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Mahakala Puja |
| DAY THREE | FRIDAY, 24 JUNE |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Mahayana Sojong Vows
Sanskrit Prayers |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Twenty-branch Monlam
(short, from the 1st - 19th)
The King of Aspirations |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:45am | Teachings |
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Meditation Session |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | The King of Aspirations
Including once in English |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Break |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | The Dharma Blaze Aspiration
The Indestructible Garland of Vajras Long-life Prayers Auspicious Prayers (from the Mülasarvastivada Vinaya) Dendrup Monlam |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Prayers for the Deceased |
| DAY FOUR | SATURDAY, 25 JUNE |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Mahayana Sojong Vows
Sanskrit Prayers |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Twenty-branch Monlam
(short, from the 1st - 19th)
The King of Aspirations |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:45am | Teachings |
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Meditation Session |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | Milarepa Feast Offering |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Break |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | The Dharma Blaze Aspiration
The Indestructible Garland of Vajras Long-life prayers Auspicious Prayers (from the Mülasarvastivada Vinaya) Dendrup Monlam |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Karma Pakshi Empowerment |
| DAY FIVE | SUNDAY, 26 JUNE |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Birthday Ceremony for His Holiness |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm | Lama Dance, Musical Offerings, Tea & Cake |
| 3:45pm - 4:15pm | Break |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | Monlam Conclusion with Prayers of Auspiciousness, Body, Speech, and Mind Offerings, and Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony |
| 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Marme Monlam - Lamp Offering |