Start the New Year with Compassion Avalokiteshvara Prayers & Meditation

Join us for our annual New Year's Eve event, with candle-lit chanted prayers and meditation, to ring in the New Year with compassion and beneficial intentions.

From 9:30 to 10:15 p.m, Gen Thekchen will give a special talk about setting our intentions for 2026, and offer a brief introduction to the practice of Buddha Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. From 10:15 to 11:15 p.m, enjoy non-alcohol light refreshments & vegetarian hors d'oeuvres in the company of fellow practitioners. Then, starting at 11:15 pm, engage in group chanted Buddhist Prayers and guided meditation to take us into the new year.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for making our heartfelt resolutions for the new year extra powerful. With a peaceful and compassionate mind, we can dedicate for the welfare of the whole world. Everyone is welcome!

SCHEDULE

Wed December 31

9:00 p.m: Doors open & light refreshments

9:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m: Intro talk

10:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m: Hors d’oeuvres & refreshments

11:15 p.m. - 12:15 a.m: Chanted prayers Avalokiteshvara & guided meditation