Happy Losar!

Celebrating the Tibetan New Year

Join us in celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year! This is the year of the water tiger and according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, in this year 2149 Losar falls on March 3-5. Ligmincha is working to organize events for this time. The annual Losar celebration will take place online this year, with practices and celebrations from teachers and sanghas around the world.

Losar is an auspicious time with festivals and celebrations throughout the world. It is a time to say goodbye to the old year, the positives and negatives; a time to express gratitude and offer prayers; and a time to invite all good things for the new year! Traditionally, it is a time clean one's home, decorate with flowers, hang prayer flags, make offerings, burn incense and cook special meals, such as traditional gu-thok noodle soup, and chang (barley beer).

We will post information on the Ligmincha website and Facebook page as soon as details are arranged. All activities will be free of charge, and all are welcome to attend. Last year, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche shared a message, and many of Ligmincha's resident lamas offered greetings. The event included a short guided practice and greetings from sanghas around the world. This is a wonderful time to gather online share good wishes and enjoy each other's company.

Practice groups and centers may be organizing activities on that day. Please check your local webpages and social media for more information about these opportunities.