Land of Medicine Buddha Stupathon

Land of Medicine Buddha, located at 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel, invites the public to visit on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, for the first Stupathon at the Mahabodhi Stupa.

The event will take place 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday.

Ten years ago, the Medicine Buddha community hosted a Wheel-athon, turning the Great Prayer Wheel for 24 hours as the first fundraiser for building a replica of the Mahabodhi Stupa — where Buddha was enlightened — to inspire all who see it to find refuge in the gentle path of wisdom, compassion, and peace.

Now that the shrine is complete, the public is welcome to come and walk around it, thinking beneficial thoughts, and contribute toward caring for this 108-acre property. Supporters aim to raise $20,000 to improve protective infrastructure and another $15,000 for building a water feature on the hillside that could “purify and bless all of the bees, bugs and other beings who would drink from the blessed water.”

In 2018, when Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited the 100,000 Stupa Project, he discussed how to make the grounds and the gardens bring benefits.

Watch on Facebook Live as supporters circumambulate, meditate, and create a vision for a peaceful and harmonious world.

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Contact: Denice Macy, Email denice@medicinebuddha.org, telephone 831-419-4894

Michael Falco is the director of the non-profit Tibetan Buddhist retreat center.