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The Story of the Life Pole of the Tashi Gomang Stupa
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
Autumn 2023, News from Crestone
Our Autumn Newsletter is Out! Deep in the mountain wilderness Where nobody ever comes Only once in a great while Something like the sound of a far-off voice. The low rays of the sun Slip through the dark forest, And gleam again on the shadowy moss. Wang Wei (trans. Kenneth Rexroth) Greetings from the San
Completion of the KKR Stupa of Enlightenment in August, 2023
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
Enlightenment Stupa Consecration, August 3-8, 2023
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
Wedding at Tashi Gomang Stupa 2010
Wedding Cynthia Wallace and James Clarke were married in the late afternoon in front of the Stupa. Zoe officiated. The couple wrote their vows and included in their ceremony their dear friends as witnesses. The ceremony was very beautiful–many tears and smiles, song and music. October 9, 2010 Wedding at the stupa
Brief Review of 2010
In early March we were blessed with a visit from Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, his nephew and attendant Lama Karma Drodul, and Ani Karuna Lodron. Rinpoche gave a teaching at Vajra Vidya, performed an animal blessing there for many pets and gave a wonderful teaching up at the Stupa. His visit brought about a renaissance for
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso on Crestone (July 23, 2002 )
Crestone is a place where at your back you have the Rocky Mountains, and in front of you there is an incredibly expansive view. It’s a place where the earth is clean, the water is clean and the air is clean. So it’s a wonderfully beautiful and secluded place, an ideal place to practice the
A Young Person on Retreat
A few years before being introduced to Vajrayana, while traveling in the Southwest I made a visit to the Tashi Gomang stupa. At the time I didn’t know much about stupas or the Karmapa. Yet I was moved by the presence I felt and spent some time in quiet reflection. When I left I made
The Dream Flag
New visitors to the Tashi Gomang Stupa are often curious about the blue and yellow flag that flies above the site, and what it signifies. Known as the ‘Dream Flag,’ it’s the result of a vision the 16th Karmapa had in a dream during the summer of 1980 on a visit to Colorado – the
KKR Stupa: Pouring the Throne and Steps
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
KKR Stupa Pedestal Pour June 24, 2022
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
KKR Stupa Foundation and Pouring Ceremony
Nov 2, 2021
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
