The 29th of every month is Protector Day. A day to celebrate the care and guidance of our enlightened Protector Dorje Shugden. Kalpa Bhadra Centre will be hosting special prayers today at 6:30pm called “Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions”.

We should understand that the principal function of a Dharma Protector is to protect our Dharma practice, not help our mundane affairs. Bearing this in mind we should not become discouraged if we do not suddenly become very wealthy, for wealth does not necessarily help spiritual practice and can be a great distraction. If we rely sincerely upon our Protector, he will arrange the conditions that are most conducive for our Dharma practice but these will not necessarily be the ones that we ourself would have chosen! He will bless our minds to help us transform difficult situations into the spiritual path, and he will open the wisdom eyes of his faithful followers, enabling them always to make the right decisions. Although physically they may find themselves alone, inwardly those who put their trust in him will never be apart from a powerful ally and a wise and compassionate guide.