Anniversary of the Teachings of the Four Noble Truths by Shakyamuni Buddha

Tashi Delek,

The following is from a message received from Palyul Ling International.

The anniversary of the date of the First Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma by Shakyamuni Buddha is on July 25 this year. On this day we celebrate the teachings of the Budda on the Four Noble Truths. These are:

1. The Truth of the Nature of Suffering

2. The Truth of the Origin of Suffering

3. The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering

4. The Truth of the Path that Leads to the Cessation of Suffering.

For more information and teachings, visit http://www.palyul.org/eng_resources.htm.

If you would like to accumulate merit and join in the practices on this special day, you can do any of the following:

- Join practice at your local center

- Do not eat meat

- Feed and save the lives of animals

- Recite the Mantra of the Buddha

- Watch the Puja at the United States Retreat Center by tuning into http://www.palyul.org/broadcast.htm

May all beings benefit!

Sincerely,

Palyul Ling International