
Ganden Ngamchoe, Lama Tsongkhapa Commemorated
12/18/2022
December 18: Ganden Ngamchoe, Lama Tsongkhapa Commemorated, Tibetan Buddhist Holiday
Lama Tsongkhapa Day, or Ganden Ngamchoe, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month on the Tibetan calendar. Traditionally a day of light offerings, there are many other practices one can do to celebrate, and create merit, on this special day.
Study
Learn about Lama Tsongkhapa through this book: Tsongkhapa : A Buddha in the Land of Snows by Thupten Jinpa.
Read this short biography: https://www.lamayeshe.com/teacher/lama-tsongkhapa
Practice
Guru Puja; learn more about the practice here.
Create more opportunities for yourself and others to practice together by offering a donation during Maitripa College’s Winter Fundraising campaign.