Thubten Chodron: Baby Blessing Ceremony

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Baby Blessing Ceremony:

Prepared by Venerable Thubten Chodron with additions by Geshe Gelek.

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(This event is open to all members of the Dharma community, their families, and guests. The babies, as well as older children, will be present.)

Program:

1. The leader welcomes everyone and gives an introductory talk about the preciousness of the parent-child relationship and the value of Dharma in a family.
2. Parents welcome their babies 
3. The community welcomes the babies 
4. Children's Aspirations for the Parents 
5. Parents' Aspirations for the Children 
6. Chanting and Blessing
7. Dedication