Buddha's Return From Heaven Day

EVENT: BUDDHA’S RETURN FROM HEAVEN DAY
TITLE: ESSENCE OF GOOD FORTUNE PRAYERS AND DEDICATIONS FOR WORLD PEACE
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 22
7pm-8pm
Live-streamed only
Everyone welcome!

Celebrate with us this special Holy Day called Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day. September 22 marks
the celebration of Buddha’s return from heaven! On this day we celebrate Buddha’s return from
the desire god realm called Land of the Thirty-three Heavens, so-called because it has thirty-three
different types of god. Traditionally this day also marks the day Buddha transported himself to the Land of the
Thirty-three Heavens to visit his mother, who had taken rebirth there after she died. Buddha deeply wanted to
repay his mother’s kindness by teaching her Dharma. He stayed for three months teaching Dharma and
then returned on this day.
This day is therefore very special. It is said that if we engage in any kind of virtuous action
on this day it becomes especially powerful and our merit greatly increases. For example, if we
offer one single light offering this action is multiplied to become millions of light offerings.
Kadampa centers around the world organise special activities including courses, meditations
and prayers on this day. Join us here in Austin as we engage in prayers and dedications by live-stream.