In March 2013 Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and a group of 32 Nalandabodhi students from all over the world visited pilgrimage sites in Burma (Myanmar) and Sri Lanka.The group toured sites in the ancient Burmese city of Bagan, including Mahabodhi Temple, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and Mahamuni Temple. In Sri Lanka the pilgrims visited Mihintale, Dambulla Cave temple, the city of Polonnaruwa, and the Temple of the Tooth, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha Shakyamuni. A few of the pilgrims shared these heartwarming photos taken while on pilgrimage. We hope you enjoy them. See the video

 

 

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Picture of a event at Karmapa Center 16 will hold a consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche. Where Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the ceremony and teaching.

Guru Rinpoche Statue Consecration and Teaching with DPR

Our friends at Karmapa Center 16 will hold a consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the ceremony on Friday, July 24, and offer a public teaching on “The Life and Teachings of Guru Rinpoche” on Saturday, July 25.

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Summer Solstice hosted by NB Seattle

“The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts. Please join Nalandabodhi Seattle in observing the Summer Solstice, including the recitation of this is a uniquely profound prayer, reflecting the vast aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all beings.”

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