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
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
Celebrating Losar, the year of the Iron Ox, February 12, 2021
Celebrating His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Orgyen Thinley Dorje’s Birthday. Our first public event since building the new retaining wall.
Thrangu Rinpoche brought rain again to Crestone— and about an hour after a major deluge he led a large group in a lovely smoke offering ceremony.
A small group celebrated HH Karmapa Orgyen Thinley Dorje’s birthday, circumabulating the stupa and chanting the 16th Karmapa’s guru yoga.
Around 50 friends braved a cold wind to participate in a sang (smoke) offering Monday February 27. Guests enjoyed tea and cookies and a break in the weather afterwards. Khenpo Lobsang led the joyful event and encouraged everyone to express Unconditional Love this year. Happy Fire Rooster Year! Tashi Delek!