An Invitation from 29th Kagyu Monlam Organization

Last updated on Feb 22^nd , 2012

Introduction

Two thousand five hundred years ago under the bodhi tree, Lord Buddha, out of his immeasurable compassion, transformed Mara’s daggers of hatred into flowers that filled the skies. By the end of that night, he had achieved full enlightenment on that sacred site. Many generations later, we gather at this very same spot under the bodhi tree with Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and reincarnated lamas to pray for the well-being of all sentient beings.

In his New Year’s message, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa told us that if we develop compassion and work for the benefit of all sentient beings, we have nothing to fear, whatever happens. This is an opportunity to do that, to become like a bright lamp dispelling the darkness and working for the benefit of other sentient beings, transforming afflictions into wisdom and daggers into the pure land of peace and happiness.

A Call for Volunteers

Transform your aspiration into actions and contribute to world peace

by joining us to serve at the annual Kagyu Monlam.

All are welcome!

Volunteer Meeting: Tergar Monastery Main Shrine Hall at 2:00pm on Feb 29th, 2012

Volunteering Period: Feb 26th to March 8th, 2012

 

NO	TEAM	WORKING HOURS	WORKING LOCATION	TASK
1	Seating	4:00 am - 5:00 pm	Mahabodhi Temple	Organizing seats for sangha
2	Preparing Food	8:00 am - 12:00 am	Kitchen of Tergar Monastery	Culinary work
3	Serving Food	9:30 am - 12:30 am	Main Hall of Tergar Monastery	Serving food to sangha
4	Cleaning	12:30 am - 3:30 pm	Backyard of Tergar Monastery	Washing of dishes and other cleaning duties
5	Tea Service	6:30 am - 4:30 pm	Mahabodhi Temple	Serving drinks to all participants

 

Notes:

1. As a volunteer, you should be prepared to participate fully in the work of the team to which you are assigned, and be fully committed to its schedule.

2. If you are interested in volunteering, please download the application form, fill it in, and email it to volunteers@kagyumonlam.org by Feb 17th, 2012.

3. Once your application has been approved, we will email you a volunteer confirmation letter with your volunteer number by Feb 23th, 2012.

4. You will need to pick up your volunteer vest and ID card before the Volunteer Meeting on the 29th. Please bring your confirmation letter or volunteer number to the Main Shrine Hall of Tergar Monastery at the following day for pickup:
   
   Group Applicants : Feb 26^th; wait for the announcement at the end of His Holiness’ Teachings for  time & location
   Individual Applicants : Feb 27^th; wait for the announcement at the end of His Holiness’ Teachings for time & location

On the day of the Volunteer Meeting on Feb 29th, please wear your volunteer vest and ID card in order to pass through the security check.