30th December – Bodhgaya. As part of the commemoration of the Jamgon Kongtrul lineage celebration, the Gyalwang Karmapa has reproduced 300 copies of a rare text, the Nag-gyal-phag-sum, and offered... 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 →
26th December – Bodhgaya. Once more some of the teams who support the Monlam had to work late into the night and arrive at the stupa early in the morning... 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 →