Every year, Sed Gyued Monastery comes alive with spiritual devotion and sacred rituals during the Saga Dawa Festival, one of the most revered months in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar.
This holy observance, taking place from May 28 to June 11, 2025, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni—a rare convergence of the most significant moments in the Buddha's life.
What Makes Saga Dawa Special?
Saga Dawa, often referred to as the Month of Merits, is believed to magnify the effects of all positive actions—making it the perfect time for generosity, prayer, and spiritual reflection. At Sed Gyued Monastery, this sacred time is honored with deep reverence and powerful communal practice.
Spiritual Highlights at Sed Gyued Monastery
📖 Kangyur Reading
A cornerstone of the festival is the reading of the Kangyur, the collected words of the Buddha, comprising 108 volumes. Monks gather daily to chant these sacred texts aloud, filling the monastery with the resonant sound of ancient wisdom. This practice purifies the mind, deepens faith, and generates immeasurable merit.
🕯️ 100,000 Tara Mantras Recitation
Another remarkable feature of Saga Dawa at Sed Gyued is the recitation of 100,000 Tara mantras. Tara, the compassionate and swift-acting female Buddha, is invoked for protection, healing, and liberation. Devotees and monks alike join in this powerful collective prayer, focusing their intentions on the well-being of all sentient beings.
How You Can Participate
Even if you’re unable to be physically present, you can still be part of this sacred celebration:
- Sponsor a puja or offering
- Dedicate a butter lamp in memory or prayer
- Join in mantra recitations from home
- Make a donation to support the monastery’s Dharma activities
Your participation, no matter where you are, helps create waves of positive energy and supports the continuation of this timeless tradition.
A Month to Reflect and Reconnect
Saga Dawa is not just a festival—it is a profound reminder of our potential for enlightenment and the power of compassionate action. At Sed Gyued Monastery, this sacred time brings together the monastic and lay communities in devotion, prayer, and the shared aspiration for universal peace and liberation.
Join us this Saga Dawa. Accumulate merit. Awaken your heart. Dedicate for the benefit of all.
🕊️ Learn more or make a dedication at: https://sedgyuedmonastery.org