Chotrul Duchen: Day of Miracles

Chotrul Duchen (Day of Miracles) marks the end of the 15-day festival of Monlam, a period of Dharma practice and joyous celebration of the Buddha’s power. It was in this period that the Buddha displayed his powers through a series of miracles, inspiring faith and spiritual attainment in his followers.

Join us as we celebrate Chotrul Duchen! Practices will include The Sutra remembering the Three Jewels, Shakyamuni Buddha Puja, Chanting the Names of Manjushri and Long Life Prayer for His Holiness and The Swift Return Prayer for Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Additional Materials

  1. Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels
  2. Shakyamuni Buddha Puja (PDF via FPMT store)
  3. Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri
  4. Long Life Prayer for His Holiness and The Swift Return Prayer for Lama Zopa RInpoche (PDF)

Recordings

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Chotrul Duchen 2024 and Losar 2025 with Venerable Robina Courtin.

About the Teacher

Venerable Robina Courtin has worked full-time for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s organization, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, since her ordination in the late 1970s. Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala Magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom. Venerable Robina is known for her straightforward and energetic teaching style, helping people discover the potential of their own minds with clear explanations about Tibetan Buddhism and how to apply it to their lives.

Visit her website at https://www.robinacourtin.com.