Daily Worship

Every day at 4:30 AM and 6:00 PM
The monastery conducts daily prayer rituals every morning and evening. These include mantra chanting, meditation, and prayers. All devotees are welcome to participate.

Morning Worship
Includes Buddha Vandana (homage), mantra chanting, and meditation. Begins at 4:30 AM and lasts for about one hour.

Evening Worship
Includes Buddha Vandana, mantra chanting, and prayers. Begins at 6:00 PM and lasts for about one hour.

Weekly Meditation

Every Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Group meditation sessions are held every Saturday. These include instruction and practice of various meditation techniques. Open to all age groups.

Meditation Instruction
Experienced meditation teachers guide participants through different techniques. Beginners are taught the basics.

Group Meditation
Following the instructions, all participants practice meditation together for about 45 minutes.

Q&A Session
After the session, participants can share experiences and ask questions. Teachers provide guidance and support.

Buddhist Study Classes

Every Sunday and Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Buddhist study classes are conducted on Sundays and Wednesdays. These classes cover Buddhist philosophy, history, and practice. Open to all age groups.

Sunday Class
Focuses on Buddhist philosophy and history.

Wednesday Class
The Wednesday class covers Buddhist practices and meditation. This class is open to people of all ages.

Community Service

First Saturday of Every Month | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The monastery organizes monthly community service programs including cleanup drives, tree plantation, and other local service activities. Volunteers are welcome.

Cleanup Campaign

Volunteers clean the monastery premises and surrounding areas, contributing to environmental conservation.

Tree Plantation

Seasonal tree planting events are organized to beautify and protect the environment.

Other Service Activities

Depending on need, other services include visits to elderly homes, orphanages, and local support initiatives.

Special Programs

Saga Dawa Festival

Month of Jestha (Buddha Purnima)

Saga Dawa commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana. The monastery hosts special rituals, meditation camps, dharma talks, and cultural programs.

Thousands of devotees, including locals, officials, and international visitors, participate. The monastery is adorned with colorful flags and lights.

Losar Festival

Magh/Falgun (Tibetan New Year)

Celebrated with special prayers, cultural programs, and communal feasts. Traditional dances, songs, and games are performed. The monastery is beautifully decorated, and traditional dishes are prepared.

During this festival, devotees from both the local community and various places participate. Throughout the festival, the monastery grounds are specially decorated, and traditional foods are prepared.

Guru Purnima

Month of Ashar (Full Moon)

Held in honor of spiritual teachers. The monastery organizes special prayers, teacher appreciation ceremonies, and dharma teachings. Devotees offer gifts and seek blessings from their gurus.

On this day, special puja ceremonies are held at the monastery, and devotees offer gifts and offerings to the gurus. On the occasion of Guru Purnima, the gurus bless the devotees and provide spiritual teachings.

Cham Dance

Month of Poush

Cham is a sacred masked dance performed by monks representing various deities. It holds deep spiritual and cultural significance and attracts large crowds. Traditional food and handicrafts are sold during the event.

A large number of local community members and tourists participate in this event. During the Cham dance performance, a special fair is held on the monastery grounds, where various traditional foods and handicrafts are sold.

Meditation Retreat Programs

The monastery organizes various meditation retreats for learning and practicing Buddhist meditation, chanting, and spiritual disciplines. Retreats range from one day to one month.

Advance registration is required to participate in the meditation retreats. Arrangements for lodging and meals are provided for the participants at the monastery premises. The meditation retreats are conducted by experienced meditation masters.

One-Day Retreat

One-day meditation retreats are held on the third Saturday of every month. These retreats teach and practice basic meditation techniques. They are suitable for new participants.
Schedule:

6:00 – 7:00 AM:Opening Prayer and Chanting
7:00 – 8:00 AM:Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 AM:Instruction & Practice
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Tea Break
10:30 – 12:00 PM: Meditation Practice
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM: Dharma Talk
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Tea Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Meditation Practice
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Closing Prayer and Chanting

Three-Day Retreat

Three-day meditation retreats are held every three months. These retreats teach and practice various meditation techniques. They are suitable for intermediate-level participants.

Advance registration and payment are required to participate in the three-day meditation retreat. Arrangements for lodging and meals are provided for participants at the monastery premises.

One-Week Retreat

One-week meditation retreats are held every six months. These retreats offer intensive meditation practice and Buddhist teachings. They are suitable for experienced participants.

Advance registration and payment are required to participate in the one-week meditation retreat. Arrangements for lodging and meals are provided for participants at the monastery premises.

One-Month Retreat

The one-month meditation retreat is held once a year. This retreat includes intensive meditation practice, Buddhist teachings, and other spiritual practices. It is suitable for highly experienced participants.

Advance registration, an interview, and payment are required to participate in the one-month meditation retreat. Arrangements for lodging and meals are provided for participants at the monastery premises.

Meditation Retreat Registration

Advance registration is required to participate in the meditation retreats. To register, please fill out the form below or email info@pema.org.np.

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