Lama Tsong Khapa Day

Lama Tsong Khapa Day is a celebration of the anniversary of the parinirvana of Lama Tsongkhapa and is considered an auspicious and holy day. Lama Tsong Khapa (1357-1419) was a great Tibetan scholar, saint, and yogi of the 14th century and founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. 

The practice text

On this special day we will do Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga which is a traditional practice in Tibetan Buddhism and is a seven-limb prayer related to Lama Tsong Khapa. The practice is recited in English. You can download the text free of charge from the FPMT Foundation Store here.

It is a particularly powerful practice for receiving the blessings of one’s personal teacher and developing the realization of guru devotion. By doing the practice you create positive merits for yourself, others, and the center.

Cost: Free of charge/by donation.

About the session

As there will be no teaching/explanation about the practice within the actual session, it is mainly meant for those we are already familiar with traditional practices and prayers within Tibetan Buddhism. However, you are very welcome to attend even if you are not familiar with these practices. You can attend at whatever level suits you, participate in the whole practice or just participate in whatever part of the practice makes sense to you and listen in/observe the rest.

Dedication list

At the end of the practice, we dedicate the positive energy created for the benefit of those who have recently died, are ill, are suffering or in some other way needs support. If you would like to add anyone to the dedication list, please email Maria Damsholt (see contact information below). Anyone can add someone to the dedication list, also if you don’t participate in the session.

Questions and contact information

The practice will be led by Maria Damsholt. If you have any questions about the practice or would

like to add someone to the dedication list, please email maria@damsholt.dk or call 51 28 08 58.