About the ritual
At the Tshethar Ritual, animals threatened with death are offered the gift of life – in this case fish. During the Buddhist ceremony in the middle of nature, the White Lama Tulku Khyungdor Rinpoche will recite special Mantras and Dharanis, which serve the life force of the liberated animals as well as the visitors’. The blessed fish are then released into their new life in the little river Würm.
Background and motivation
In Tibetan, Tshethar means “giving freedom”. In the Buddhist tradition, offering sentient beings the gift of life in freedom is an act of generosity. It is said that by giving beings their life in freedom back, one’s own life force is also strengthened. Therefore, by helping others, one helps oneself.
Participation and registration
The ritual is open for everyone interested of any background. It is also quite popular with children. Our goal is to give freedom to 2.000 fish. Everyone can be part of this act of generosity, whether you are able to join in person or not. Donations can be made until July 23rd using the keyword “Tshethar Ritual” on our website.
All donations support our work and help us to make these special Dharma events accessible to all also in the future. As places are limited, we recommend registering as early as possible. Please note that explanations during the ritual will be given in English.
