Urban retreats at local centers around the world – Oases of peace
Jan 28, 2025
September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day.
The following explanation is an extract from a talk given by Geshe Kelsang on this day in 1991:
‘On this day we celebrate Buddha’s return from the desire god realm called Land of the Thirty-three Heavens, where he had been to visit his mother who had been reborn there.