Fast and Prayer from 30th AUGUST

Detail programme of 12-hour long Fasting and Prayer Service to be observed by Tibetans, Tibet supporters and by the peace loving people of the world on 30th August 2008 or Last day of the 6th Month in Tibetan Calendar.

1. Aims of this Fasting and Prayer Service:

a) To purify negative actions of all beings, particularly of Tibetan and Chinese people, and, to accumulate and multiply our collective good karma. As a result, this will:

b) Bring long, healthy life to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and help his activities to prosper and benefit all sentient beings.

c) Ease all the conflicts, diseases, sufferings, and natural calamities in the world, so that all beings shall live in peace and harmony.

d) Cleanse the negative actions of all those Tibetans who have died fighting for their political cause in the aftermath of March protest in Tibet this year and help them reborn in higher realm and eventually get freed from vicious Samsaric cycle. And, instantaneously relieve those Tibetan who are still enduring atrocities under the brutal Chinese oppression from their sufferings, and for the truth of Tibetan issue to prevail soon.

e) Finally get all those people in the world in general and Tibetans in particular, who have been victims of forced oppression and violence and deprived of their religious freedom and freedom of conscience and expression, be freed and enjoy state of well-being and freedom. And, dismantle all the hatred in the hearts of oppressors and guide them with discerning wisdom, and

f) Earnestly remind and appeal to all the human beings to effectively counter the acts of oppression, violence and injustice with non-violent and peaceful means, borne out of compassion and loving kindness to our oppressor.
2. Duration of Fasting and Prayer Service:
On the auspicious day of 30th August 2008 and the last day of 6th Month in Tibetan Calendar, the Fasting and Prayer Service shall be observed in one's respective area from 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. for 12 hours.
3. Observing Fast:
During the period of observing fast, one is allowed to drink hot or cold water (plain water). But drinking tea, milk, fruit juice and other energy drinks should be barred as well as eating, chewing and munching any eatables. However, daily medical prescriptions are exception; one can take them as in their daily routine.
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Comment by Alessandro on August 22, 2008 at 7:22pm

Hi Zsuzsanna here http://4betterworld.ning.com/group/tibetlibero/forum/topic/show?id=2243770%3ATopic%3A1293 is the detail programme of Fast and Prayer from 30th August, I'm not sure but I think you can smoke
Alessandro

Comment by Cristina on August 22, 2008 at 1:53pm

Grazie Giulia per il tuo aiuto!!! Non sono molto pratica con il computer e con l'inglese! Ci provo!
A presto!

Comment by Zsuzsanna on August 22, 2008 at 9:47am

Aloha Giulia: one question to numer 3: can I smoke or I have to stop it? Best regards: Zsuzsanna