This year on 8th October it is the 13th anniversary since Akong Tulku Rinpoche passed away. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all of Rinpoche’s friends and students to come and commemorate his extraordinary life, vision, and legacy.
- At 8am there is a teaching by Khenpo Phurpa Wangchuk.
- At 10am there will be a Refuge Ceremony with our Abbot, Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. This is specifically for anyone wishing to take refuge for the first time. Anyone who has already taken refuge is also welcome to join to renew the refuge commitment or to take precepts.
- At 11.30am we will meet in the temple to recite the Swift Return prayer for Khyabje Akong Tulku and anyone who wishes can offer a katta (and or anything else they like to offer) to Akong Rinpoche’s throne.
- At 12.30pm there will be a communal lunch in the dining hall and everyone is welcome – though it is useful if you can let us know that you will come to ensure we have enough for everyone (email bookings@samyeling.org).
At 2.30 pm the week-long Akong Rinpoche Memorial Retreat will begin. The first teaching session is open to anyone, even if not registered for the retreat. All practice sessions are also open to anyone.
After the first teaching session, only those registered for the retreat may attend teachings.
**Please let us know by email to reception@samyeling.org if you would like lunch.
