1st Tibetan month (February / March)
Losar: Tibetan New Year
New Year prayers, offerings and blessings for the year ahead, preceded by the Mahakala protector puja to clear the obstacles of the old year.
Events
Yearly Puja
The great festivals and pujas of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, held every year at the monastery. Dates follow the Tibetan lunar calendar.
15th day of the 4th Tibetan month (May / June)
Saga Dawa Düchen
Commemorating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. The merit of virtuous actions is multiplied on this day; prayers, butter lamps and fasting practice are offered.
10th day of the 6th Tibetan month (July / August)
Guru Rinpoche Day
The birth of Guru Padmasambhava, celebrated with an extended Guru Rinpoche puja and tsok offering.
4th day of the 6th Tibetan month (July / August)
Chökhor Düchen
Celebrating the Buddha's first teaching, the turning of the wheel of Dharma at Sarnath.
22nd day of the 9th Tibetan month (October / November)
Lhabab Düchen
The Buddha's descent from the god realm. One of the four great festivals, marked with prayers and offerings.
10th day of every Tibetan month
Monthly Guru Rinpoche Tsechu
A monthly puja to Guru Rinpoche held in the main prayer hall. Sponsors are welcome every month.
Events
Special Events
Ceremonies, projects and community gatherings at Pemi Ngyugu Choling.
Ongoing
Guru Rinpoche Statue Construction
The 39-foot statue of Guru Rinpoche above the monastery is taking shape. Follow progress and join as a sponsor.
Every year
Annual Examination of the Young Monks
The monks of the monastic school sit their annual examinations in Buddhist studies and general subjects.
Outreach
School Supplies for Village Children
The monastery distributes notebooks, stationery and warm clothing to children in the villages around Thaley.
Sponsor a puja
Every puja can be sponsored, with names and dedications read during the ceremony.
Sponsor a puja