On June 20, 2012 we honored the Earth in a special celebration connecting us to the Earth Summit + 20 in Rio today. At dawn a treasure vase was buried at the Quartz Crystal, followed by a Sang at Chammaling. The special prayers and intention for the healing of this earth culminated at the Stupa at 10 AM. Steve Winn led a short Tibetan prayer (in English) for the Earth. Afterwards we celebrated the 17th Karmapa’s 27th birthday by circumambulating the Stupa reciting his mantra, Karmapa Chenno! We all had cake and juice on this bright warm clear day.
photos courtesy Dom AJ Spillane
