March 5, Losar
In Tibetan monasteries, observance of Losar begins during the last days of the old year. Monks perform special rituals evoking protective deities and clean and decorate the monasteries.
The first day of Losar is a day of elaborate ceremonies, including dances and recitations of Buddhist teachings. The remaining two days are for a more secular festival. On the third day, old prayer flags are replaced with new ones.
Kunzang Palchen Ling (KPL) is a Tibetan Buddhist center in Red Hook, New York.
Practice will be held at 4330 Rt 9G, Red Hook NY 12571.
Potluck lunch will be held at 37 Pinewood Lane, Red Hook NY 12571.
Daily schedule:
8 – 9:30 AM Green Tara puja
9:30 – 10:30 AM Tea and rice ceremony followed by kata offering
NOON Potluck lunch
For more info: http://www.kunzang.org/