Celebrate Lhabab Duchen, The Festival of the Descent from Heaven

A Day When Positive and Negative Actions Are Multiplied 10 Million Times in Their Spiritual Power

Lhabab Duchen, which falls on November 11, 2025, is one of the four most important holidays in Tibetan Buddhism. This day celebrates the Buddha’s return to Earth from the God Realm of the Thirty-Three, where he traveled to teach the Dharma to the gods, including his mother, Mayadevi. Mayadevi died shortly after his birth and was reborn in that realm. The Buddha’s teachings repaid his mother’s kindness and liberated her from *samsara*. He returned to Earth only after his disciple Maudgalyayana implored him to continue his teachings here.

Lhabab Duchen is a golden opportunity to generate merits that are magnified when performing virtuous deeds. One deed is engaging in *dana*, the virtuous practice of generosity in Buddhism. It’s a profound way to help ease suffering and help benefit the world in myriads of ways such as:

* Offering Gift Prayers for Loved Ones: Donate an offering in honor of loved ones who need special help and support. These individual offerings will be prayed for by the Tashi Lhunpo Monks during a special *puja* ceremony specifically dedicated to your loved one. To make a prayer request, **CLICK here** and select "Prayer Request." You will receive a video of the ceremony as a special keepsake.

* Sponsoring a Monk: Become part of our family of sponsors by joining the Tashi Lhunpo Monk Sponsorship Program. You can sponsor a young monk from Mongolia, Nepal, or Ladakh. Your kindness will help ensure that your young monk will have healthy meals and adequate health care while he fulfills his dreams of devoting his life to a spiritual path. **CLICK here** to sign up.

Donate today, on the day of Lhabab Duchen, a day of immense merit.

Giving Tuesday is fast approaching, on December 2. Please consider giving generously on that day! Vital funds raised on that day will go to the Monk Sponsorship Program and the new Senior Lama Care Fund, benefiting senior resident lamas during their golden years to be able to live in dignity and grace.

Your support is invaluable to us, and your loyalty truly makes our work meaningful. The Tashi Lhunpo Foundation and the monks at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery send you our immeasurable love and gratitude.

Giving Tuesday Is December 2

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