Dear Sangha Members,

This Sunday, May 31, is Saka Dawa, the sacred full moon day and one of the holiest occasions for Buddhists around the world. Saka Dawa commemorates the four great deeds of Gautama Buddha:

1. The Birth of Buddha
2. Buddha’s Enlightenment
3. The First Turning of the Dharma Wheel
4. Buddha’s Parinirvana (passing into final nirvana)

This auspicious day is celebrated throughout the Buddhist world as Buddha Day, a time to accumulate merit through prayers, offerings, generosity, and spiritual practice.

We warmly invite all Sangha members, helpers, and supporters to join us in celebrating this sacred day at our Hamilton Centre.

Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: Programme starts around 10:00 AM
Location: 95 Howard St., Hamilton, ON L0R 1T0
Phone: 647-213-0384

**we would greatly appreciate if members are available to come early to help set up for the event.

Programme & Offerings

1. Gyag-ngen Lhabsang
   (Once a year World peace smoke offering )
2. Shower Blessing, Tsok Offering, and Lungta Offering
3. Lungta Offerings including Dharchen Kushang

Offerings You May Bring

• Fruits and other offerings for Tsok Offering
• Incense and Sang for Gayan Lhabsang
• Lungta (Prayer Flags) for Lungta Offering

We sincerely welcome everyone to gather together on this highly auspicious day to accumulate merit and receive blessings.

With prayers and gratitude,
Rwotsegya Throma Buddhist Institut