with Don Handrick

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:00am–6:45am PST (Pacific Standard Time)

online only

Program Category: Buddhist Prayers and Practices

The Fifteen Days of Miracles—from the first day of the Tibetan new year, Losar, (this year on February 18^th, 2026) until Chotrul Duchen (this year on March 3^rd, 2026)—commemorate the special time when Guru Shakyamuni Buddha showed miraculous powers in order to subdue six tirthikas, or non-Buddhist teachers, who lacked faith in him, and to inspire more faith in his followers. It culminates on the full moon, the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar.

All fifteen days are merit multiplying days, when the merit of virtuous actions performed on each of these days is multiplied by 100 million, according to the vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic.

Observing the eight Mahayana precepts on Chotrul Duchen is a powerful way to generate merit and deepen one’s commitment to ethical living. Together, we will take the eight Mahayana precepts in front of a Buddha image—whether on your altar or on the screen.

Please note: Don Handrick will not serve as the preceptor, and no teacher-student relationship is established through participation.

You are encouraged to reflect on which precepts you can sincerely uphold for 24 hours, honoring personal discernment in this meaningful practice. The ritual includes preliminary prayers, precept prayers, and mantra recitation, which may be chanted aloud or visualized—whichever supports clarity and sincerity in your mind.

All are welcome.