In the Tibetan tradition, many sacred rituals and practices, including the celebration of the Tibetan New Year, coincide with the phases of the moon. It is said that the beneficial effects of one’s meditation practice multiply exponentially at the time of the full moon. Eleven 24-hour practice sessions have been scheduled in 2020 to coincide with the full moon. The dates are listed below. Each session starts at 10 a.m. New York time and concludes at 10 a.m. the following day. If you are in a different time zone, to confirm the correct time conversion visit www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html—or, go to www.google.com and search for “time New York” to see what time it is now in New York (Eastern time U.S.).

• Monday, March 9*
• Wednesday, April 8
• Thursday, May 7
• Friday, June 5
• Sunday, July 5
• Monday, August 3
• Wednesday, September 2
• Thursday, October 1
• Saturday, October 31
• Monday, November 30
• Wednesday, December 30

*In the United States, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2020, so be sure to take this one-hour difference into account when determining the time conversion for March 9.

June 5 Host Countries

From June 5 to 6, 2020, 16 teams of mantra recitation hosts from Ligmincha International communities will each commit to a 90-minute shift during the full moon Zoom session to ensure that recitation continues uninterrupted throughout the 24-hours. Listed according to the start time of each shift (New York time), these teams may include:

1. 10:00 USA
2. 11:30 Finland
3. 13:00 Germany
4. 14:30 Austria, Italy
5. 16:00 Poland, Russia
6. 17:30 Brazil, Portugal
7. 19:00 Argentina, Colombia, Peru
8. 20:30 Costa Rica
9. 22:00 Mexico
10. 23:30 USA (California)
11. 01:00 Holland
12. 02:30 Switzerland
13. 04:00 Korea
14. 05:30 France
15. 07:00 Hungary
16. 08:30 Spain

In many cultures, primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise an important cycle of the ancient Tibetan Bön tradition. For purposes of this full-moon series, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche has distilled the practice of Sherap Chamma into its most essential aspect, enabling us to connect deeply with the unconditional love and wisdom of our own nature to bring immeasurable benefit to ourselves and others.

To start th full-moon session, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and/or his senior student Marcy Vaughn will guide us in a 20-minute practice of visualization, contemplation, and recitation of the mantra of Sherap Chamma:

OM MA WA MA DE MA HI MO HA E MA HO MA YE RU PA YE TA DU DU SO HA

As the formal practice session ends, mantra recitation will continue uninterrupted for the remainder of the 24 hours, assisted by the ongoing presence of representatives of 12 or more worldwide Ligmincha communities.

For those who enter the session after the 20-minute guided meditation is over, it’s suggested that they begin their personal practice by engaging in the meditation on their own before reciting the mantra. See “Practice Resources,” below, for the instructions and guidance needed to do the meditation and recite the mantra. It’s recommended that all participants review them in advance of the 24-hour session.

These resources can support you in the meditation practice and mantra recitation. See “Available Translations,” below, for translated materials in multiple languages.

Printable PDF files:

• Instructions: self-guided practice of Sherap Chamma
• Introduction to Sherap Chamma: Mother of Wisdom & Love
• Explanation of the Mantra of Sherap Chamma
• Printable image of Sherap Chamma plus description

Video: recitation of mantra

Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom & Love

Advance registration is required for each 24-hour full moon session. We ask you to review the following guidelines before registering to make this gathering a supportive experience for everyone:

• To create and sustain sacred space, enter the session with respect and awareness. Turn on your camera if it doesn’t turn on automatically upon entering the room. By seeing one another we can feel each other’s presence and support. Please be mindful of what appears on your screen to avoid creating distractions. All microphones will be muted by default except those of designated practice leaders.
• You are welcome to enter the mantra recitation room beginning at any time during the 24-hour period and as often as you like. But please join for at least 30 minutes at a time. If you enter after the initial guided meditation is over, we suggest that you begin your personal practice by engaging in the meditation on your own before reciting the mantra (see “Practice Resources”).
• When you register for a given 24-hour Zoom session, you will be sent a unique link enabling you to enter that session. You must register to participate. If you know others who might like to participate, refer them to cybersangha.net so they can learn more and register.

REGISTER NOW FOR JUNE 5

Print materials to support your practice have been translated into multiple languages and are available below (audio translation is not available). Note that any page of this website can be automatically translated into the language of your choice by clicking the “Translate” link (globe icon) in the top menu. The Google Translate tool isn’t perfect, but it can help you to navigate the site.

Deutsch
Vollmond-Serie 2020: Sherap Chamma Meditation & Mantra Rezitation
Die Kurze Praxis der Sherap Chamma, der Mutter der Weisheit und Liebe
Sherap Chamma: Mutter der Weisheit und Liebe; Einführung
Erläuterung des Mantra von Sherap Chamma

Español
La práctica concisa de Sherap Chamma
Introducción a Sherap Chamma: Madre de Sabiduría y Amor
Explicación del mantra de Sherap Chamma
Imagen de Sherab Chamma con descripción

Français
La pratique concise de Sherab Chamma
Introduction à Sherab Chamma
L’explication du Mantra de Sherab Chamma
Sherab Chamma image et description

Italiano
La Pratica Concisa di Sherap Chamma, Madre di Saggezza & Amore
Introduzione a Sherap Chamma: Madre di Saggezza e Amore
Il Mantra di Sherap Chamma ~ Madre di Saggezza e Amore
Dedica Dei Meriti

Magyarul
Útmutatás résztvevőknek
Bevezetés a Serab Csamma gyakorlatba
Serab Csamma (a Bölcsesség és Szeretet Anyja) lényegi gyakorlata
Serab Csamma mantra jelentése
Felajánlás

Nederlands
De beknopte beoefening van Sherap Chamma
Introductie tot Sherap Chamma
De verklaring van de mantra van Sherap Chamma

Polskie
Zwięzła Praktyka Sherap Chammy, Matki Miłości i Mądrości
Wyjaśnienie Mantry Sherap Chammy
Sherap Chamma Krótki Opis
Wprowadzenie do nauk Sherap Chammy: Matki Mądrości i Miłości

Português
Maratona de Mantras de Sherab Chamma da Lua Cheia
Prática Concisa de Sherab Chamma, Mãe de Sabedoria e Amor
Introdução à Prática de Sherab Chamma: Mãe de Sabedoria e Amor
A Explicação do Mantra de Sherab Chamma
Imagem de Sherab Chamma com Descrição Breve

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a teacher, acclaimed author, and meditation master in the Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition. As the founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, he has established numerous centers and institutes of learning in the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe and India. Fluent in English, Rinpoche regularly offers online teachings in the form of live webcasts, online workshops and YouTube videos. He is renowned for his warmth and depth of wisdom; his clear, engaging teaching style; and his dedication to making the ancient Tibetan teachings highly accessible and relevant to the lives of Westerners. Learn more

Marcy Vaughn joins Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche as practice leader. Marcy has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for more than 45 years and graduated in the first class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University. Currently a therapist in private practice in Pennsylvania, USA, Marcy teaches meditation classes and leads retreats that explore imagery and voice in the healing process. Marcy edited the books Tibetan Sound Healing, Awakening the Sacred Body, Awakening the Luminous Mind, and Spontaneous Creativity, all by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. She helped design and teaches in The 3 Doors Academy, a three-year training program bringing contemplative practices to a secular world.