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Buddhist Holidays for 2008

Dates according to Rashi Gempil Ling Temple, Howell, New Jersey

Notes and dates in parentheses refer to lunar activity, i.e. new moon, full moon, 10th day and 25th day of lunar calendar.

Month Tsechu (25th) Sojong (Full) Tsechu (10th) Sojong and Black Moon Feast (New) Additional Holidays
January 2* 21 17** 6 * Vajrayogini Day, ** Chakrasamvara Day
February 1 21* 16 5 * Day of Miracles
March 2 21 16 6  
April 1, 30 20 15 5  
May 30 19 14 4  
June 28 17 13 2 18 - Lord Buddha's Birthday
July 27 17 12 2, 31 6 - Dalai Lama's Birthday
August 26 15 11 30 5 - First Turning of the Wheel
September 24 14 10 28* * Ga Yey
October 23 13 9 28  
November 22 12 8 26 19 - Lord Buddha's Return
December 21* 11 7 26 * Je Tsongkapa Day, 17 - Khen Rinpoche Memorial
January (09) 20* 10 6 24

* Vajrayogini Day
Febraury (09) 19 8 4* 23 * Chakrasamvara Day
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