Chokhor Duchen
First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
Saturday, July 18
1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
online only
Program Category: Buddhist Prayers and Practices
We are using the Zoom video conferencing system for this event. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting.
Chokhor Duchen commemorates
Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching,
known as “Turning the Wheel of Dharma.”
It is said that for seven weeks after his enlightenment, the
Buddha did not teach. Then, at the request of Indra and
Brahma — who offered a dharmachakra and conch shell
— the Buddha taught the
Four Noble Truths for the first time
at Sarnath, thereby setting in motion the
Dharma we continue to receive today.
The Global Mani Retreat,
which is taking place from
May 17–November 1, 2026, is an opportunity for the FPMT
worldwide community to engage in meritorious practice
together and accumulate mantra recitations for the good
health and long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and all
our precious gurus.
As part of this effort, the North American Regional Office
is hosting a session for us to recite the Chenrezig practice
and create merit together on the auspicious day of Chokhor
Duchen.
Please join us for this special event!
