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May 3, 2008

Welcome!

Sakya Phuntsok Ling is a Dharma center in the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Under the direction Venerable Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen, Sakya Phuntsok Ling offers a full program of introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in study and meditation.

May and June 2008 Schedule Posted!
NEW: Calendar views: List : Week : Month Complete schedule for May and June (PDF) Special Programs Coming up in May and June:Vesak (Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana) Day Celebrations Study the Sutras: The Buddha's Own Words Children's Dharma Club Dharma Talk in Virginia: Meditation at the Time of Death Every Week** Tuesdays: Ngondros Practice Sunday Morning: Prayer and Meditation for Peace and Happiness Sunday Evening: Dharma Teaching by Telephone
	The 22nd Annual International Vesak Celebration will be held at Sakya Phuntsok Ling on Saturday, May 24
Join Buddhists from temples of many cultures and traditions as we celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. Keynote address by Venerable Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen. The day's activities will include offerings and circumambulations, prayers and homages to Buddha, guided meditations and talks given by Buddhist teachers from around the Washington, DC area, and food offerings by sangha members from across the region. Saturday, May 24, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. All are welcome. No charge, donations gratefully accepted. Printable brochure for 2008 International Vesak Celebration
	Next in the International Dharma Conference Series: The Five Aggregates and Three Characteristics
Don't miss this historic series of dialogs between Theravada and Mahayana masters as they share and discuss their respective traditions' classic teachings on the essence of what the Buddha taught. Enjoy lunch together with students from across the Washington, DC area. NEW Coming up: Saturday, May 5:* The Five Aggregates and Three Characteristics (click for more information) *NEW Videos from the International Dharma Conference on March 5 Photos and teachings from the International Dharma Conference held at Sakya Phuntsok Ling on February 2.