Sanghata Sutra Marathon
October 7 - 17 2008
For the second time, the monks of Nalanda will recite continuously the Sanghata Sutra for 10 days.
The whole Sutra recitation will be broadcast live via a web cam 24 hours a day to help raise the 108,888 Euros set as the target, and for all who view the event to receive the blessings of this Sutra. Once we've started, the recitation can be seen live anywhere in the world at
Nalanda is donating half of the money to Tsetang Khangtsen, part of Sera Je Monastery where our abbot comes from. They are one of the poorest Khangtsen's of Sera and we would like to help them install a gompa, kitchen, and library, but also to repay the kindness of our abbot for his teaching and compassionate service.
The other half raised will help towards repairing the large hole in the roof of Nalanda's old building. Some of the monks could be getting wet in the winter, so we hope to be able to put a roof over their heads before they are swept away!
If you'd like to help either of these projects, you can do so via the special Sutra Marathon page when the marathon has started, or you can donate now via the Support Us pages of the Nalanda website. We'll be sending out another reminder once we start so you can have a chance to listen to the Sutra live and share in the merit.
By reciting the Sutra a lot of good karma will be created. This merit, the good karma, will be dedicated to the welfare of all sentient beings. May all sentient beings find inner and outer peace. The positive energy will also be created in order to continue practicing Buddha's teachings.
LINKS:
The Sanghata Sutra Website - download a copy and recite with us!
