The Monthly Tshokhor, or Feast Offering, is a sacred Vajrayana Buddhist practice devotedly performed by the disciples of His Holiness Garab Rinpoche. Rooted in the profound teachings of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), this practice is an offering of devotion, gratitude, and aspiration, carried out to purify negativities, accumulate merit, and deepen the connection to the guru and lineage.
Practice Schedule
To ensure greater convenience and participation, we conduct the Tshokhor once every month on a weekend. While the exact date may vary, we always strive to schedule it on an auspicious day according to the Bhutanese lunar calendar—often aligning with significant days such as Guru Rinpoche Day (10th day of the lunar month), Dakini Day, or other spiritually meaningful occasions.
Ritual Details
Venue: Rotates among members’ homes or suitable retreat spaces to accommodate group practice
Frequency: Monthly, usually on a weekend
Day: Scheduled on an auspicious date based on the Bhutanese calendar
Participants: Disciples and lay practitioners devoted to Garab Rinpoche
Practice Focus: The sadhana of Guru Rinpoche, including prayer recitations, mantra chanting, visualizations, and ritual feast offerings (tshok)
Offerings: Sacred food and drinks, flowers, butter lamps, incense, and symbolic items
Purpose and Benefits
This sacred gathering offers an opportunity to:
- Purify defilements and karmic obscurations
- Accumulate merit and wisdom
- Strengthen devotion to the Guru and Dharma
- Generate collective prayers for world peace, harmony, and the wellbeing of all sentient beings.
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Under the compassionate guidance of HH Garab Rinpoche, the Monthly Tshokhor is more than just a ritual—it is a spiritual celebration, a renewal of commitment to the Vajrayana path, and a collective expression of faith and aspiration.
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