Share in the Merit of Saka Dawa – Help Complete Our Dining Room with Love

June 11th marks Saka Dawa – one of the four most sacred days in the Tibetan calendar, when the karmic results of virtuous actions are multiplied by 100 million times. This holy day honors Shakyamuni Buddha’s three major life events, making it an extraordinarily powerful time for creating positive merit.

Creating Merit During This Sacred Time – Completing Our Cherished Gathering Space

During Saka Dawa, Lama Zopa Rinpoche encourages taking the eight Mahayana precepts and reciting the Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels. By contributing to Land of Joy during this merit-multiplying holy day, you’re not only supporting our physical space – you’re creating profound causes for spiritual benefit for yourself and all beings.

Our dining room is a cherished space where the Land of Joy community gathers to share wonderful meals. We’ve been working on showing the space some extra love with new paint, new windows, a heating upgrade, and now, new floors! All of this is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Land of Joy community – we truly thank you, and look forward to gathering around our beautiful dining room table together.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

May all beings benefit from this virtuous activity.

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Practicing generosity creates a transformative ripple effect that touches both giver and receiver. Through acts of giving – whether sharing material resources, time, knowledge, or simple kindness – we cultivate deep compassion, loosen our grip on material attachments, and forge meaningful connections with others. This practice of generosity doesn’t just create positive karma; it opens our hearts, bringing inner peace while actively contributing to the well-being of all beings.

Our Branches of Joy are the monthly donors who help our work flourish and grow. Through their steady commitment, this support helps us cultivate a sanctuary where wisdom and compassion can blossom. By supporting Branches of Joy, you embrace this timeless wisdom, joining a community dedicated to alleviating suffering and spreading compassion in our interconnected world.