Choekhor Duchen, or Wheel Turning Day occurs on the fourth day of the sixth Tibetan lunar month. For seven weeks after his enlightenment, Buddha did not teach. Finally, encouraged by Indra and Brahma, he turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, at Sarnath, by teaching the ‘Four Noble Truths’.

The Tibetan Buddhist festival day of Choekor Duchen honors the day that the Buddha Shakyamuni first turned the wheel of the Dharma. In Tibetan, choe refers to the dharma, khor means circle, and duchen means a special day.

A Tsog Offering will be offered at the center in observance of this holy day. All are welcome to join in person.