What are the important holidays and traditions of this religion? Losar (Tibetan New Year) is very important to all Tibetans. Its date is governed by the lunar calendar and usually occurs around February of the western calendar. Saka Dawa is a very important holy day: it celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and par nirvana (passing into nirvana) of the Buddha. It occurs usually in May or June. How has religion shaped your life? I am a Buddhist monk and have taken the 252 vows of a fully ordained monk. These vows govern my every thought, word, and action. What are the challenges, if any, to practicing this particular religion? In Tibet, the practice of Buddhism is regulated by the Chinese Communists. Tibetan monks in their monasteries are forced to attend “re-education” classes daily. These classes extol the virtues of communism, force the monks to denounce their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and tell them that “religion is poison.” Otherwise, the practice of Buddhism entails the clearly of the mind of negativities. It is always challenging to overcome one’s negativities (ignorance, greed, and hatred) and to practice wisdom and compassion. What is the general response of people when you tell them what religion you are a part of? I am a monk and I wear monk’s robes. People are not surprised to hear that I am Buddhist since I already look different.
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