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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Join Nalandabodhi Vancouver on Sunday, May 31 to celebrate Saka Dawa Düchen. Marking the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvāṇa of Buddha Śākyamuni, this is taught to be one of the most auspicious days to make a difference.

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