20 January 2015, Tergar Monastery During the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, the Gyalwang Karmapa led a special ritual that he himself had composed, making powerful aspirations in support... read more →
30 January 2014 – Tergar Monastery, Bodhgaya In yet another special activity at the end of the first Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering—and, taking place on the last day of... read more →
28th December – Bodhgaya. Early morning, Tergar Monastery 4.45 am. From the Garchen a steady stream of spectral figures emerges on to the road. The monks and nuns are making... read more →
27th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong at the Mahabodhi Stupa The Mahayana Sojong vows were given by Kyabje Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche. Foggy vista For those watching the webcast, please note... read more →
25th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche gave the Mahayana Sojong vows. Those who have taken Mahayana Sojong have to wait until daybreak in order to eat again.... read more →
24th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong The monks and nuns attending the Monlam are expected to attend the whole day at the Pavilion and to take the Mahayana Sojong vows... read more →
23rd December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong As Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche began giving the Mahayana Sojong vows, the generator malfunctioned, leading to a massive power failure; the stage and much of... read more →