Join us for LOSAR – 2026 Tibetan New Year
Year of the Fire Horse
Wednesday, February 18 | 6:30 PM
At Wisdom River Meditation Center and Online
Agenda
6:30 pm Arrival and refreshments – baked app, finger food, sweets
6:55 pm Welcome from Lama Palden – doors close
7:00 pm Chenrezig Puja
7:30 pm Dance performance
7:45 pm Songs and sharing intentions
8:15 pm Visit the altar for tsampa (Tibetan barley)
8:30 pm Dedication and Closure
Donations greatly appreciated.
(Funds will support the installation of audio and cameras at the meditation center.)
Registration will close at NOON Pacific on Wednesday, February 18.
The year 2026 in the Tibetan calendar marks the Year of the Fire Horse — one of the most dynamic and spiritually charged years in the Tibetan and Himalayan astrological cycle.
In Tibetan astrology, the Horse symbolizes freedom, endurance, and forward momentum — both physical and spiritual — and is closely linked to the element of wind (Lungta). The Wind Horse is often seen on Tibetan prayer flags, carrying the wish-fulfilling jewel sending prayers and good fortune throughout the universe. The element of Fire brings transformation, purification and illumination.
It is believed that the Fire Horse year, which will not occur again for 60 years, brings the energy of movement, transformation and renewal at its peak. It is a time to shed old patterns, burn away past karma, and ride the “wind of change” toward higher consciousness – seeing that one’s inner fire must be directed toward meaningful action.