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Sādhana Ritual Course 2018
Dec 31, 2018
The ninth annual Sādhana Ritual Course successfully concluded on Dec 22. The participants received the accumulated siddhi substances from the shrine and joined in a long thanksgiving tsok pūjā to celebrate the...
Read MoreCelebrate Chökhor Düchen!
Jul 16, 2018
Celebrate Chökhor Düchen by recollecting the Buddha's first teaching after his awakening. Tibetan Buddhists commemorate this auspicious event on the fourth day of the sixth Lunar month. In 2018, we celebrate Chökhor Düchen on July...
Read MoreNgakso Drubchen
Mar 24, 2016
Ngakso Drubchen This is an important annual event on the monastery calendar. Please enjoy these photos from the 2016 Drubchen–and rejoice in this auspicious activity! You are very welcome to join at...
Read MoreTsekar Drubchen
Feb 17, 2016
Tsekar Drubchen Dates for Tsekar Drubchen: March 2-March 10, 2020 The Tsekar (White Amitāyus ) Drubchen is an extensive group practice from the Chokling Tersar tradition. Drub chen means “great accomplishment”. Participants...
Read MoreBhutan Pilgrimage with Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche – September 19th to 26th, 2015
Jun 10, 2015
Phakchok Rinpoche invites his sangha to embark with him on a pilgrimage to sacred sites of Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. The pilgrimage concludes with two additional days of retreat. Many of...
Read MoreCandlelit Vigil for Saga Dawa Duchen – 2nd June 2015
May 22, 2015
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have rocked the city of Kathmandu and north-eastern Nepal, celebrating the Buddhist holy month of Saga Dawa may not seem like a great concern....
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