Samye Ling Dharma Activity Archive

Lama Katen, visiting Lamas, the Samye Ling Sangha, and the lay community celebrated Saga Dawa on the auspicious 15th day of this Holy month. Together, they made offerings to Lord Buddha and recited “Prayers to the 16 Elders (Arhats).”

On the auspicious 15th day of Saga Dawa, Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche conducted a Refuge ceremony and also offered an opportunity to take Genyen precepts. Assisted by Lama Katen, the ceremony saw many people taking Refuge for the first time, while others renewed their commitments. It was a joyful occasion for all.

Lama Katen, Samye Ling Sangha, and lay community performed a 5-day annual Protector practice in the Samye Ling Temple – clearing away negativity and obstacles left over from the old year before Losar (Tibetan New Year).

Many friends and students from near and far corners of the world gathered to commemorate the 12th Anniversary of Khyabje Akong Tulku Rinpoche’s passing with a practice retreat.

Khenpo Ghawang gave teachings on Guru Yoga to HH 16^th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rigpe Dorje, from a commentary composed by H E 12^th Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche

Practice Sessions:  Guru Yoga, Sang Puja and Tseringma Puja

Khenpo Phurpa Wangchuk gave teachings on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend.

Refuge Ceremony with Abbot Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

Many Lamas, ordained Sangha and lay practitioners from UK and abroad gathered to pray for World Peace and well-being of all sentient beings for one week during the 5th UK Kagyu Monlam. Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu taught ‘Calling the Guru from Afar‘ by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye.

Lama Katen and the Samye Ling Sangha performed a 5-day annual Dharma Protector puja to remove obstacles prior to Losar (Tibetan New Year).