Year of the Wood Dragon (2151) 2024 - Important Dates

Message from H.E. Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche

Firstly, Rinpoche wishes to extend his best wishes to all students, supporters and friends for a very happy New Year 2024. May this New Year, the Tibetan year of the Wood Dragon 2151, bring to all of you a lot of joy and happiness.

In our daily practice and at our individual level, it is immensely important to have the right motivation and to always generating Bodhicitta Mind which is the wisdom and compassion to benefit all sentient beings. If we continuously and steadfastly practice in this manner, we can be absolutely sure to moving swiftly along the path to supreme enlightenment.

May this year 2024 experience fewer natural disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, floods and so forth.

May we all always enjoy excellent health.
May all his Dharma followers in all directions practice the Dharma diligently, bringing joy and happiness not just for oneself but for all other sentient beings.
May all your obstacles be dispelled and may you always encounter happiness.

Calendar and important practice days

In Buddhist traditions, certain days are considered especially auspicious for particular Dharma practices. These days can be recurrent either each (Tibetan) month or annually. The information below only serves as general guidelines to important practice dates but it is essential to obtain instructions from a fully qualified teacher.

1. Buddha's Days (recurring each Tibetan month): on these days, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied 100 times

8th Day - Medicine Buddha
10th Day - Guru Rinpoche
15th Day - Amitabha Buddha
25th Day - Dakini
30th Day - Shakyamuni Buddha

2. Eclipses: On days when Solar and Lunar eclipses fall, the effects of positive and negative actions are multiplied by 10,000 times.

3. Major Buddhist Festivals (Duchen): for example, Saka Dawa Duchen, the 4th Tibetan month (from 20/05/2023 to 18/06/2023) is the most auspicious time for Dharma practice because the effects of positive actions are multiplied by Ten million times, and observance of the five basic precepts is strongly recommended. Killing of animals is not permitted and eating of black foods such as meat, is generally discouraged.

The Latest Activities

Latest activities from Barom Kagyu Centers

Happy Birthday His Holiness Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche

All Barom Kagyu Dharma Centers in the world celebrated His Holiness Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche’s birthday.

May all Gurus of the glorious Dharma enjoy excellent health and longevity.

May the land be entirely filled with doctrine holders.

May the merit and virtue of the patrons of the Doctrine increase.

May the auspicious Doctrine continuously remain.

Weekly Dharma Practice Programme

Green Tara

Sunday 9:00-11:00AM
Tara is also known as the “Mother of all Buddhas” because she embodies wisdom – all buddhas are born from this wisdom, she is the manifestation of the Buddha’s omniscient mind.
Location: Barom Kagyu Chodrak Drupju Chuling, 50B Woods Road, Sefton, NSW, 2162, Australia
Online Zoom: Green Tara
Meeting ID: 946 144 7283
Passcode: BK8888
Medicine Buddha

Saturday 09:00-10:00AM
Rinpoche always advises to make strong prayers to Medicine Buddha for anyone who is dying, sick or injured.
Location: Barom Kagyu Chodrak Drupju Chuling, 50B Woods Road, Sefton, NSW, 2162, Australia
Online Zoom: Medicine Buddha
Meeting ID: 946 144 7283
Passcode: BK8888
Four Armed Chenrezig Prayer

Friday 08:00-09:00 PM
Generate bodhisattva mind and develop the compassion to all sentient beings
Location: Barom Kagyu Chodrak Drupju Chuling, 50B Woods Road, Sefton, NSW, 2162, Australia
Online Zoom: Chenrezig
Meeting ID: 946 144 7283
Passcode: BK8888
Mahakala

Everyday 05:00-06:00 PM
The Dharma protector Mahakala defends the Dharma from corruption and degeneration, destroys its enemies all forces hostile to it and, at the level of the individual practitioner, guides and protects them from all kinds of deception and delusion
Location: Barom Kagyu Chodrak Drupju Chuling, 50B Woods Road, Sefton, NSW, 2162, Australia
Online Zoom: Mahakala
Meeting ID: 946 144 7283
Passcode: BK8888

Past Events

Sunday, 07 April 2024

His Holiness Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche’s 74th birthday

Tashi Delek Vajra friends,

We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating the 74th birthday of H.H. Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche under the guidance of Ven. Khenpo Tenzin, who will lead us in prayers and offering sessions. As the spiritual head of the golden rosary – Barom Kagyu lineage, H.H. Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche holds a significant position, making this occasion a wonderful opportunity for us to express our gratitude. We extend our heartfelt wishes for his long life, good health, and the perpetual fulfillment of his aspirations and Dharma activities until the cessation of the cycle of existence.

The schedule will be as followings:

09:00am – 11:00am Twelve Deeds of Buddha prayer & Sixteen Arhats Puja

11:00am -- 11:30am Tea Break

11:30am – 12:00am Mandala Offering & Barom Kagyu Aspiration prayer & Birthday Cake

Students, families and friends are warmly invited to join us in offering prayers for the long life of our revered guru. Following the prayers, we will conduct a birthday cake cutting ceremony and joyously share it with attendees.

Venue: 50B Woods Road, Sefton

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, 07th April 2024.

23th – 24th Feb 2024

Milarepa and Marpa Lotsawa Anniversaries

Dear Dharma Friends,

Everyone is familiar with the special relationship between Milarepa and Marpa Lotsawa. However the upcoming anniversary will emphasize Guru devotion or Guru yoga as a testament to Milarepa’s unwavering dedication to his guru despite the numerous challenges and hardships Marpa put him through. The relationship between Milarepa and his guru is often cited as an example of the transformative power of guru devotion in the spiritual journey. It highlights the importance of trust, obedience and dedication to the guidance of a qualified spiritual teacher on the path to enlightenment.

The anniversary days of Mila and Marpa fall on the 23rd and 24th of February, respectively. Under the guidance and teachings of Ven. Sonam Rinpoche, we should draw inspiration from these masters to deepen our devotion towards our present guru, making it possible to attain enlightenment within our lifetime.

Rinpoche sometimes suggests that students read two books: Milarepa’s life story and the "100,000 Songs of Milarepa." These books are documented clearly and precisely, narrating his fabulous journey through samsara on the path to enlightenment. Thus, please join Ven. Sonam Rinpoche and other Lamas to celebrate the special event as scheduled below

Friday, 23th February 2024

8.30am – 12.00am Milarepa Guru Yoga
12:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch break
02:00pm – 04:30pm Milarepa Guru Yoga and Tsok Offering
04:30pm – 05:00pm Tea Break
05:00pm – 06:30pm Mahakala puja
06:30pm – 07:00pm Dinner Break
07:00pm – 08:00pm Milarepa’s Aspiration prayer & Lamp Lighting Offering

Saturday, 24th February 2024

8.30am – 12.00am Barom Kagyu linage Toha pray
12:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch break
02:00pm – 05:00pm Barompa Guru Yoga

May you join the anniversaries via a live stream on ZOOM

Zoom Id: 946 144 7283 Passcode: BK8888

Losar Festival 2024

Losar is considered to be the most significant festival of the Buddhist Community in Tibet. The festival marks the Tibetan New Year and is celebrated with great splendour and grandeur. The Tibetan Buddhists observe the festival to ward off evil spirit and welcome the arrival of the New Year filled with happiness and prosperity.

A 4 days celebration ceremony leading by our Spiritual Director, H.E. Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche was held in Sefton, Australia this year. The sessions began with the Wrathful Guru Rinpoche Prayer from 7th February 2024 through to the White Zhambala Blessing on Tibetan New Year Day, 10th February 2024.

Losar Festival is the time to banish negativity and welcome auspicious energy. With Losar right around the corner, it is a perfect opportunity to purify your soul and welcoming in another year!