Tsedrub Thabshay Khajor Puja
The week-long Tsedrub Thabshay Khajor Puja (Amita Aayu) was performed by the lamas and the monks leaded by Vajra Master at Rumtek Monastery from 6th to 12th March for the swift return to his main seat and longevity of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. Read more
News from 34th Kagyu Monlam
Losar Day Three: The Sangharama Ritual
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Monlam Pavilion, Bodhgaya The protector Sangharama, also known by the name Guan Yu or Guan Gong, is a Chinese deity but also one of the... Read More...
The Grand Garchen Losar Feast
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monlam Pavilion, Bodhgaya Entering the Pavilion one was struck by the long tables framing one side of the entrance, laid with hundreds of... Read More...
The Second Day of Losar: The Great Seating Ceremon...
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monlam Pavilion, Bodhgaya On the second day of Losar, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa acknowledged all those who share the... Read More...
34th Kagyu Monlam in Pictures
The Arya Kshema Incense Project
Monday, 06 March 2017
15 nuns joined forces with professional Chinese incense maker Ru-Ruei Chung, translator Ani Jangchub and Dr Dawa to make... Read More...
The Sangharama Ritual
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
A shrine to and image of the protector Sangharama occupies centre stage. In procession, preceded by a Chinese-style incense bearer,... Read More...
The Red Crown Ceremony by Gyaltsab Rinpoche
Sunday, 26 February 2017
This would be of special historical importance since it was the first time that a Vajra Crown ceremony had ever been performed in Bodhgaya,... Read More...