December 17, 2010 - Bodhgaya SESSION ONE: SOJONG Today, before dawn, on the third morning of the 28th Kagyu Monlam, the whole assembly of monks and nuns gathered under the bodhi tree, which was lit up by a few overhead lights. All ordained Sangha were wearing their maroon dagams [heavy... read more →
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December 17, 2010 - Bodhgaya As usual, the medical facility this year is set up at the Nyingma Monastery, the residence for many of the monks and also a site that is accessible to the local population. Halfway across a broad courtyard, surrounded in all sides by double stories of... read more →
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December 16, 2010 - Bodhgaya SESSION ONE: SOJONG Kyabje Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche gave the Sojong vows this morning. Dorlob Tenga Rinpoche, Khenchen Yongzin Thrangu Rinpoche and Yonge Mingyur Rinpoche were also there to preside over the first session. SESSION TWO: TEACHING BY THE GYALWANG KARMAPA The King of Aspirations: The... read more →
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December 15, 2010 - Bodhgaya SESSION ONE: SOJONG On the very first morning of the 28th Kagyu Monlam before dawn, after the Sangha of Rinpoches, Khenpos, Lamas, monks, nuns and lay devotees were seated, proceeded by a procession of monks and the sound of blaring trumpets, His Holiness arrived and... read more →
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December 13, 2010 - Bodhgaya A Blessing for Our Path of Practice This morning there are two additions to the stage. Beneath the enthroned Dusum Khyenpa is a large statue of Guru Rinpoche, glistening in gold. He will be the focus for this morning’s empowerment, which is based on the... read more →
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December 12, 2010 - Bodhgaya MORNING SESSION We Live to Benefit Beings As usual, the lilting chant of Karma Khyenno fills the pavilion. After the Karmapa is seated on his throne, today’s long life offering is made by Khenpo Donyo and the Mirik Monastery of Bokar Rinpoche. His Holiness begins... read more →
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December 11, 2010 - Bodhgaya MORNING SESSION True Dharma Practice Transforms Our Mind Today the chanting started at eight-thirty with the famous prayer to Guru Rinpoche, “Eliminating Obstacles on the Path.” Present today in the front row were Gyaltsap Rinpoche, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Dolop Tenga Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Khenpo Donyo,... read more →