Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t31.13

v1.c7.s3.t31.13

Sku vbum dgon performed four Monlams every year. Specifically speaking, Monlam in January was performed to commemorate Buddha Sakyamuni; Monlam in April was performed to commemorate Buddha Sakyamuni birth, converting to Buddhism and attaining enlightenment and Buddhahood; Monlam in June was performed to commemorate Buddha Sakyamuni turning wheel of *dharma* and Monlam in September was performed to commemorate Buddha Sakyamuni descending to the earth (lha babs).