• Buddha's Enlightenment Day Celebration

April 15th marks the most significant day in the Kadampa Buddhist calendar: the day we recognize Buddha's attainment of spiritual enlightenment, through which he has been able to benefit countless living beings for thousands of years.  Everyone is welcome at this joyful celebration of Buddha's supreme spiritual accomplishment, which includes an inspiring talk at 6:30pm followed by traditional Buddhist prayers and meditations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment at 7:30pm.

AVAILABILITY

🕙 This event is available live online only. It will not be recorded or available afterward.

SCHEDULE

6:30 - 7:15pm: Special Talk: Following in Buddha's Footsteps 

7:30 - 9pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide (Chanted Prayers)

TEACHER

(for special talk) Kadampa Teacher Dave Murphy

BOOKS

This celebration will use the following traditional prayers. It's helpful to have a copy so you can follow along. Click the link to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy from Tharpa Publications; or contact us using the form below to arrange pickup from our Oak Park location.

Offering to the Spiritual Guide

COST

Special talk: $6

Prayers: FREE (use the link in our calendar)

Free for members: use the link in the Member Benefits Section to watch the talk

Refund policy.