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2026 Qingming Ceremony | Amitabha Prayers for the Deceased and White Tara Long-Life Ceremony

Date
Sat, Apr 4 – Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Status
Closed
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The Qingming season is a precious time to remember our loved ones and to plant seeds of merit.

This year, Oseling Meditation Center Taiwan has invited GarTul Chimi Dorjee Rinpoche to preside over two consecutive days of practice, dedicating the merit to every wish.

Through the compassionate guidance of Amitabha and the long-life blessings of White Tara, may the departed be reborn in the pure land, and may the living enjoy greater blessings and long life.

Presiding Teacher: GarTul Chimi Dorjee Rinpoche

Rinpoche is the reincarnation of a teacher of Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche and is revered as an emanation of the compassion of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara). For many years Rinpoche has guided beings with great compassion and aspiration. This time he will lead the practice in person, a rare and precious opportunity.

How to Take Part

  1. Practice on site: Dharma friends are welcome to attend in person and join the three sessions of Amitabha practice, accumulating merit together. (Lunch is provided on site.)
  2. Memorial and blessing tablets: Tablets for prayers for the deceased and blessing tablets are available, so you can send your deepest wishes to your loved ones.
  3. Offerings: You are welcome to offer lamps, flowers, or meals to help make this ceremony possible.
  4. Volunteering: You are welcome to sign up as a volunteer by checking the volunteer option on the registration form (form in Chinese), supporting the Dharma through action.

Schedule and Program

Day One: Amitabha Ceremony of Prayers for the Deceased and Blessings

  • Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 to 18:30
  • Practice: Three sessions of Amitabha practice, including the Amitabha ritual of prayers for the deceased and the Amitabha (Boundless Light) recitation practice.
  • Meaning: Praying that departed relatives and karmic creditors may be free from suffering and find happiness, and that our loved ones in this life may grow in merit and wisdom.
Registration for the Amitabha ceremony of prayers for the deceased and blessings has closed.

Day Two: White Tara Long-Life Blessing Ceremony

  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00 to 18:30
  • Practice: Three sessions of White Tara long-life practice
  • Meaning: Requesting Tara's blessings so that all beings may enjoy well-being of body and mind, favorable conditions, long life, and good health.
Register here: April 5, White Tara Long-Life Blessing Ceremony (form in Chinese)

Venue and Transportation

  • Venue: Oseling Meditation Center Taiwan (No. 166, Lequn Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City)
  • Directions: Enter through the community gate next to the FamilyMart on Lequn Road; it is the second building on the right.
  • Transportation: MRT: Exit 2 of Far Eastern Hospital Station on the Bannan Line (about a 15 minute walk).
  • Taiwan Railway: Fuzhou Station (about a 15 minute walk).
  • Parking: the underground parking lot next to No. 77, Heyi Road, Banqiao District.

May the merit of this practice be dedicated to all beings throughout the Dharma realm, that they may be free from suffering, find happiness, and swiftly attain enlightenment.