

Chokhor Düchen: First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
August 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Chokhor Duchen
August 1, 2022
Known in English as “Wheel-Turning Day,” Chokhor Duchen commemorates the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching. It is said that for seven weeks after his enlightenment, the Buddha did not teach. Afterward, Indra and Brahma offered a dharma wheel (dharmachakra) and a conch shell and requested Shakyamuni Buddha to teach. Accepting, Shakyamuni Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time at Sarnath in his teaching on the four noble truths.
GENEROSITY: Unless otherwise noted, all Community Events at Maitripa College are offered at no cost, but we rely upon the generosity of our community to continue to facilitate these programs. Please give according to your means and capacity. Please click here to donate now.
ONSITE VACCINATION: Full vaccination against Covid-19 is required to attend events onsite at Maitripa College. Click here if your vaccination information is not yet verified at Maitripa