Rabjam Rinpoche in Montana

October 6 to October 11, 2023  |  Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, Montana
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October 6: Reception of Rabjam Rinpoche with a procession by the Sanghas.

October 7: The program will commence at 9 AM at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas with the chanting of Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones and the opening of the program curtain. Following that, the lamps will be lit, and aspiration prayers will be recited. VIPs, including Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, the founder of the Garden, and Rabjam Rinpoche, the honorable chief guest, will deliver speeches. After lunch, various songs and dances of celebration will be performed.

October 8: Rabjam Rinpoche will visit Namchak Retreat Ranch and later bless the area by sprinkling flowers from a helicopter.

October 9: The Guru Pema Gyalpo and Yumka Phagmo (Vajravarahi) empowerments from H.H. Dilgo Kyetse Rinpoche's profound treasure titled Rangjung Pema Nyingtik, and Kurukulle (Pema Khandro) empowerments from Rongzom Maha Pandita, which Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo received in a pure vision. These teachings are found in the collected teachings of Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche. Following that, the mandala of gratitude to Rabjam Rinpoche will be offered by Ewam and Namchak Sanghas.

October 10: Offering celebratory songs and dances.

October 11: Farewell procession for Rinpoche to the airport from the Buddha Garden.

Registration:

For registration, please indicate the following information and send it to "[email protected]" by Sept. 1, 2023 and feel free to contact us should you have any questions.

  1. Names and numbers of participants;
  2. Specify duration of your stay and/or participation;
  3. Lodging plan, if any; and
  4. Contact information, ie email and phone numbers.

We extend this special invitation to all, and especially to all the Ewam students and patrons of the Buddha Garden worldwide, especially those within the US, to join us for this momentous occasion as it marks the opening and final consecration ceremony of the Garden.

With gratitude,