Nov 29, 2018 11:30 am
Lama Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
Ganden Ngamchoe, literally “Ganden Offering of the Twenty-Fifth Day,” or Lama Tsongkhapa Day, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar. This year, Lama Tsongkhapa Day falls on Sunday, December 2.
There are many practices you can organize to celebrate and create merit on this special day!
The main practice, recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is Lama Chopa. If you are unable to arrange Lama Chopa, Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga is also recommended.
Here are some additional prayers and practices recommended by Rinpoche for students to recite as they are able:
English:
The Thousand Offerings to Lama Tsongkhapa
Extensive Offering Practice by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
“Glory of the Triple Ground” (“Palden Sasumma”) by Ven. Gelek Pel Sangpo
“A Hymn of Experience” by Lama Tsongkhapa
“Destiny Fulfilled” by Lama Tsongkhapa
“Prayer for the Flourishing of Je Tsongkhapa’s Teachings” by Gungtang Tanpai Dronme
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Secret Biography by Khedrub Je
“Dependent Arising: A Praise to the Buddha” by Lama Tsongkhapa
“The Abbreviated Points of the Graded Path” by Lama Tsongkhapa
Statue of Lama Tsongkhapa at Kachoe Dechen Ling, Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s home in California, 2015. Photo by Chris Majors.
French:
French materials, including “Prière pour le développement de Lama Tsongkhapa” and “Hymne au Bouddha Shakyamouni pour son enseignement sur la production dépendante,” are available through the Service de traduction de la FPMT.
Tibetan:
The Thousand Offerings to Lama Tsongkhapa
“Palden Sasumma” (“Glory of the Triple Ground”)
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Secret Biography
On FPMT.org, you can read a teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche about how to carry out these practices on Lama Tsongkhapa Day.
Learn about how to celebrate Lama Tsongkhapa Day on FPMT.org:
https://fpmt.org/teachers/zopa/advice/lamatsongkhapa/
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