On August 1st 2023, twelve distinguished Lamas from Tibet, Bhutan, China and the US arrived to complete the filling, assemblage and final consecration of the new ‘Stupa of Enlightenment’ commemorating the life and works of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Of special honor was the presence of Dorje Loppon Tobden from the Thrangu Monasteries in Tibet who
CONSECRATION OF KHENPO KARTHAR STUPA OF ENLIGHTENMENT AUGUST 3 – 9 We are happy to announce the consecration of a new stupa honoring Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche ( 1924 – 2019 ). Ceremonies will begin August 3th, 2023, and will be free and open to the public. Day 3 (Sat Aug 5): 7 am Sojong at
On Thursday, September 15th we poured the throne and 3 steps of Rinpoche’s stupa. The cement truck gets up the mountain and then the conveyor stops working! The driver gets on the phone with home base and talks to the mechanics. Yogi Jack who is attending the fire for the Sang says that once he
Dorje, the stupa builder from AZ began work on the pedestal in Crestone on June 21 under a tent. (Just before he began work there was the circular rainbow above the 16th Karmapa’s Stupa). His work is meticulous and so beautiful. He worked 15+ hours daily to complete the form into which the cement was
November 2, 2021 The elements were harmonious for pouring the concrete for the KKR Stupa on November 2, 2 PM. The foundation was poured and leveled and covered with special blankets designed to keep concrete pours warm in colder weather. During this time a small group which included Hanne Strong, Barbara (who made the shrine
October 17, 2021 Last report we shared that the Sa Lhong (requesting permission from the deities of the land to build our stupa) had taken place (see more about the Sa Lhong). Then beginning October 7, the first day of the 9th lunar month we began to prepare the land for the KKR Stupa. From
You are warmly invited to join a birthday celebration for His Holiness and the Sa Lhong of the land for the Khenpo Karthar stupa, on June 26th at 1 pm at the Tashi Gomang Stupa in Crestone. We will create the traditional fire offering and chant prayers. Birthday cake and tea will be served. Karmapa
