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dates: 10 au 14 novembre 2007 en présence de Sa Sainteté Karmapa et de Shamar Rinpoché. Lama Teunsang sera aussi présent.
Historiquement, il semble que la tradition des Monlam Tchenmo (les grandes réunions de prière) a été établie au Tibet dès le huitième siècle. Et au cours des siècles suivants, ces réunions sont devenues de plus en plus populaires, réunissant parfois plus de 50 000 moines.
Pour la lignée Kagyu, c'est au 13 ème siècle que le 3 ème Karmapa a introduit cette pratique. Après l'exil de 1959, elle fut revitalisée par Kalou Rinpotché qui insistait tout particulièrement sur l'importance de la récitation des prières de souhaits, et en 1983, le premier Kagyu Monlam fut organisé à Bodhgaya, réintroduisant ainsi cette pratique bouddhiste sur le sol qui l'avait vu naître.
Quelques années après, en 1996, eut lieu, toujours à Bodhgaya, un Kagyu Monlam conduit par le 17 ème Karmapa et Kunzig Shamar Rinpotché. Ce fut alors un événement marquant, car pour la première fois dans l'histoire, un Karmapa recevait ses voeux d'ordination monastique là même où le Bouddha réalisa l'Éveil. À cette occasion, un grand nombre de lamas importants et plus de 6000 moines et nonnes se réunirent.
Plus généralement, le Kagyu Monlam appartient aux pratiques de dévotion fréquemment accomplies lors de pèlerinages sur les lieux saints du Bouddhisme, où il est de coutume de réciter des prières de souhaits et de procéder à l'offrande de lampes à beurre. Ainsi, le pratiquant réuni en lui les conditions qui favorisent le développement de deux qualités essentielles à l'obtention de l'Éveil : la disposition positive et la connaissance. Concernant cette pratique, Nagarjuna dit que si les prières de souhaits sont faites en présence de grands bodhisattvas, la force de la prière résultante est si puissante qu'elle peut prévenir les catastrophes naturelles et purifier toutes sortes de négativités.
Cette année, à Bodhgaya, du 10 au 14 novembre 2007, c'est à nouveau en présence de Sa Sainteté Karmapa et de Shamar Rinpotché qu'aura lieu cette grande pratique de prières de souhaits. Cela va sans dire que c'est un événement exceptionnel, et que si vous souhaitez y participer, nous vous invitons à prendre contact auprès de Shambala Travel & Tours, l'agence de voyage népalaise chargée de l'organisation de cette rencontre.
Nous reproduisosn ci-dessous un courrier que cette agence nous a adressé pour la présenttion et l'organisation de cet évènement.
Nous nous excusons de ne pas avoir eu le temps de le traduire.
Dear Friend,
This is to inform you all that the organizer committee already organized three successive Monlam at Bodhgaya in the year 1996, 2000 and 2004.
For the well being and beneficiation of all sentient being, organizer committee once again holding a great Monlam at Bodhgaya sponsored by Yvonne Wong from 10th November to 14th November 2007 for 5 days. Many Great Lamas, Rimpoches, Monks and foreigner from all over the world will participate this Monlam. His Holiness 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorjee and H.H. Kunzing Shamar Rinpoche will also join the Monlam.
Therefore Monlam Committee has chosen the only Karma Kagyu Tour Operator (Shambhala Travels) for individuals and small groups who might like to join the package pilgrimage tours to Nepal and India. The rate for these two package tours is discounted in maximum with a condition, if the size of the group is less than 20 pax. The package can be cancelled by the company before two weeks and advance payment will be paid back in full amount at Bodhgaya or Kathmandu.
Requirement to join the package:
• . All the passport details
• . Last date for Submission passport details by 20 August 2007
• . 50 % advance of total cost through bank transfer
1st option itineraries are as under:
Nov 04 Arrive Kathmandu, assist and transfer to Hotel
Nov 05 Visit Boudha and swambhunath stupa.
Nov 06 Drive to lumbini. Overnight at hotel.
Nov 07 Drive Kushinagar. Overnight at hotel.
Nov 08 Drive to Patna via Vaishali. Over night at Patna
Nov 09 Drive to Bodhgaya via rajgir and Nalanda. Over night at Bodhgaya.
Nov 10 MONLAM
Nov 11 MONLAM
Nov 12 MONLAM
Nov 13 MONLAM
Nov 14 MONLAM
Nov 15 Drive to Vanarasi. Overnight at Hotel
Nov 16 early morning visit and boat at river Ganges and afternoon visit saranath.
Nov 17 Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Nov 18 Rest and Shopping
Nov 19 Departure
2nd option itineraries are as under
Nov 07 Arrive Varanasi, assist and transfer to Hotel
Nov 08 visit Saranath stupa.
Nov 09 early mornings sightseeing at river Ganges and drive to Bodhgaya.
Nov 10 MONLAM Nov 11 MONLAM
Nov 12 MONLAM
Nov 13 MONLAM
Nov 14 MONLAM
Nov 15 early morning drives to Patna via visiting Rajgir and Nalanda.
Nov 16 fly to Delhi or onwards destination
How to reach Bodh-Gaya
Bodh-Gaya is in Bihar state of Indian and can simply reached there by train, bus or airplane. Traveling by road can take more time than comparable distances in the West, Hong Kong and similar locations.
Distances to Bodh-Gaya
Gaya____________________ 16 kms
Patna____________________115 kms
Rajgir____________________ 70 kms
Varanasi_________________ 240 kms
By Air
There is a flight to Patna and then proceed from Patina to Bodh-Gaya by taxi. It takes normally 3-4 hours. Bodh-Gaya has started hosting International flights from Sri Lanka, Thai and Bhutan. Transportation of Car or Bus to Bodh-Gaya from airport can be arranged on arrival. Regarding schedule, fare and flight availability, one can directly contact through Indian Airlines. Other airlines may also serve Patna Airport. For further information contact Travel Agent.
By Train
The nearest train station in Gaya is 16 kms. There are many taxis can be hired at Raiway Station. From Gaya to Bodh-Gaya takes less than one hour by drive. The Rajdani Express train is one the quickest service and most comfortable running between Delhi and Calcutta that stops at Gaya. For detail information contact Indian Rail.
Accommodation
There are several guest house and lodging alternative in Bodh-Gaya within comfortable walking distance of the stupa temple. The information is provided to assist those pilgrims who want to make their arrangement in advance.
So, therefore interested parties or individual are kindly requested to contact KARMA KAGYU TRAVEL AGENCY (M/S SHAMBHALA TRAVELS AND TOURS for more details)
Mr. Sangpo
Shambhala Travels and Tours (p) Ltd.
P.O. Box No 4794
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: 4225166, 4246830, 4231932, 4255794
Fax: 0977-1-4227229
E-mail: travels@shambhala.wlink.com.np
And if you have your own itinerary then please do let us know without any hesitation.
Cost Includes:
Prices including:
01. Sightseeing tours throughout the trips with English speaking guides
02. Entrance fees in world heritage site.
03. Accommodation on twin sharing bed
04. Transportation as per itinerary
Prices exclude:
01. Airfare and Airport tax;
02. Visa fee;
03. Medical cost if necessary
04. Extra cost in the event of landslides; road blockage;
05. Expense of personal nature;
06. Camera charge
08. Laundry, self entertainment, tips etc
09. All other expenses which is not mention
Some brief information:
Lumbini : Once upon a time, over 25 th centuries ago, kapilvastu, the capital of the sakya was in a festive mood. Mahamaya , the chief queen of king Suddhodana, had dream in which a magnificent white elephant with a lotus in his trunk appeared and entered her site. The 64 Brahman soothsayers who were invited to interpret the queen's dream prophesied that she would give to an illustrious son who would either be a world conqueror or a world renounced. On the auspicious full moon day of Vaisakha in 566 BC in Lumbini grove, just outside Kapilvastu, the young prince was born. He was named Siddhartha Gautama (Siddhartha Gautama meaning one who has achieved his purpose, Gautama being the name of his gotra or clan.
The Lumbini, the sacred site of Lord Buddha's birth is today a small village in NEPAL, 27 Km from Sonauli on the Indo-Nepal border.
Bodhgaya: is located in Bihar, 115 Km from Patna. Here more then 2500 years ago come Siddhartha, a young ascetic, having royal heritage. He was looking quite retreat place where he meditates for 6 years and enlightened as Buddha under the boddhi tree.
Saranath: After Sakyamuni gained enlightenment under the Boddhi tree on the bank of the Niranjana River, he walk over 250 Kms from Bodhgaya and teach his first 4 noble truths to his 5 disciple
Kushinagar: is a place that the Buddha chose for his Mahaparinirvana, or the final exit from this earth. Kushinagar or Kushinara as it was then known was the capital of the Malla republic, one of the republican states of modern India during the 6 th and 5 th centuries BC. Kushinagar is identified with the modern village of Kaisa, 51 kms from Gorakpur city, in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Thanking you in advance with best regards,
Karma T Dhondup
Chairman, Kagyu Monlam organizing committee