Lhabab Düchen commemorates the return of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha to Earth from the God Realm of the Thirty-Three after imparting teachings on Dharma to the gods, including his mother, Mayadevi. She had passed away a week after Buddha's birth and was reborn there.

This is a particularly auspicious day to engage in meritorious activities as the effects of any actions performed multiply by 100 million times.

During four important times each year, according to the Tibetan calendar, Root Institute for Wisdom Culture organises a celebration of the most significant events in Lord Shakyamuni Buddha's life, which we call our Festival of Lights & Merit.

On Lhabab Düchen, we will be offering lights, flowers, and prayer flags at the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya, as well as sponsoring a puja at the Tibetan Monastery in Bodhgaya.

We extend a warm invitation for you to participate in these offerings in person or to sponsor the offerings of lights, flowers, prayer flags, and pujas for this special day. The names of our sponsors will be acknowledged in the evening at the Bodhi Tree.