As the Karma Thegsum Tashi Gomang (KTTG) Executive Committee celebrates the work on the relocated Padmasambhava Stupa that has been completed this summer, we feel immense gratitude for the tremendous support we have received. Thank you! After months of careful planning last year, in a huge effort, the stupa, weighing almost 20,000 pounds, was moved
The Padmasambhava Stupa has a new home! This remarkable film of the stupa’s journey to its new site, filmed by Treyton Luby (Luby Logic LLC) and edited by Doug Beechwood (Terra Media HD). Donate to the Padmasambhava Stupa Fund On the last day of October 2024, the Padmasambhava Stupa, one of the oldest stupas in
In this post we interview two of the original builders and artisans of the Tashi Gomang Stupa back in the 90s, and examine some of the sources of the stupas’ unique character and energy: in particular, the tsok-shing, or life pole. Crestone, Colorado, Thanksgiving morning 1989. A team climbs up to a tall juniper tree
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
Tashi Delek Dear Friends of Karmapa In 2010 and again in 2018-2019 extensive work was done to the site and many of you helped. The Tashi Gomang Stupa sits high on the side of a mountain at 9,000 feet. The winding, rocky road that takes you there gives no hint to the beauty of the