Saga Dawa marks three holy events in the life of Lord Buddha, the sole protector, refuge, and final resort for countless beings: his birth, his enlightenment, and his parinirvana. According to the Kalachakra system of astrology, this year's full moon day of the Vaishakha month was celebrated on May 23.

At Palpung Yeshi Rabgye Ling Nunnery, the commemoration and celebration of Lord Buddha's life and qualities began in the morning with the nunnery's khenpos, teachers, and nuns performing a ceremony for the purification and restoration of the three sets of vows, followed by a ritual of offerings and prayers dedicated to the Sixteen Arhats.

In the afternoon, in the presence of Guru Vajradhara His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa, His Eminence Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche, khenpos, lamas, the nuns' community, and local devotees, the nuns presented Dharma teachings on the Buddha's life and bodhichitta, the mind of enlightenment. The celebration was concluded with sacred Dharma discourses, discussions, debates, and question-and-answer sessions on Madhyamika, Prajnaparamita, and other topics.

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