This page is dedicated to the days of the lunar month that are important for dharma practices in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism. Calendars are downloadable when available. See also notes after table.

Dharma Practice Dates

Important Days in the Mahayana/Vajrayana Traditions

January 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 11, 26 / Tara Puja: 25 / Precepts:16 / Amitabha: 2, 16

February 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 10, 25 / Tara Puja: 23 / Precepts: 15 / Amitabha: not in February (no full moon)

March 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 11, 26 / Tara puja: 25 / Precepts: 17 / Amitabha: 31

April 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 10, 25 / Tara puja: 23 / Precepts: 15 / Amitabha: 29

May 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 10, 24 / Tara puja: 22 / Precepts: 15 / Amitabha: 29

June 2018 View Calendar Here

Tsog days: 9, 23 / Tara puja: 21 / Precepts: 13 / Amitabha: 28

July 2017 View Calendar Here

August

September

October

November

December 2016

Note: Precepts days are also known as Shakyamuni Days. Amitabha Days are also known as Medicine Buddha days. Precepts days always fall on the new and full moons, and Medicine Buddha days on the full moon. The Tsog days are always on the 10th and 25th days of the lunar month. Tara pujas are always on the 8th day of the lunar month. Calendars will be added when they are made available from FPMT.