Lama Tsongkhapa Day
with Venerable Robina Courtin

Wed Dec 25, 2–3:30pm EST

ONLINE

Lama Tsongkhapa Day is the celebration of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana, when he passed away and left his earthly body. This auspicious occasion falls on December 25, 2024.

Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is the founder of our lineage, the Gelug tradition. A great reformer of Buddhist doctrine, Tsongkhapa clarified the texts and composed a number of treatises, among which are several lamrim works setting out the complete path to enlightenment.

Ven. Robina Courtin will lead us in the meritorious practice of Lama Chöpa and explain the significance of this celebration. Practicing together vastly increases the positive energy generated. Together we will dedicate these practices to achieving the same realizations as Lama Tsongkhapa: attaining full awakening so that we can be of the best possible benefit to all sentient beings.  

We encourage you to make a special offering on your altar, especially light offerings (electric lights, candles, etc.), which are recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. During our virtual celebration, you can visually share your light offerings and rejoice in the collective merits.

Prayer Requests

You are welcome to request a dedication. Please email prayers@shantidevanyc.org by December 24 and indicate “Lama Tsongkhapa Day” in the subject line. 

May the Buddhadharma flourish and spread forth to all sentient beings in the ten directions!

Important Note

This is an online-only event that is administered using Zoom.

After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.

*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.

Registration

Open donation: free, $5, $10, $21, $35, $50, $108

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Additional Materials

  • Lama Chopa and Tsog Offering eBook & PDF

(Note: Please download via FPMT Foundation Store: https://shop.fpmt.org/Lama-Chopa-and-Tsog-Offering-eBook-PDF_p_1949.html)

  • Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri eBook & PDF

(Note: Please download via FPMT Foundation Store: https://shop.fpmt.org/Chanting-the-Names-of-Noble-Manjushri-eBook-PDF_p_2336.html)

Recording

Recording with Ven. Robina Courtin will be available.

2021 recording with Ven. George Churinoff: 

Dana for the Teacher

Shantideva Center makes offerings to our teachers and facilitators using the funds collected through registration. You can give additional support to the teacher or facilitator and create a stronger karmic connection by offering dana. Please make sure to select the teacher’s or facilitator’s name in the dropdown menu. Dana offered is passed entirely to them, but please note that it is not tax-deductible.

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.