Thrangu Rinpoche returns to the Abbey

After a seven year absence, the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, the Abbot of Gampo Abbey, returned to the Abbey this August for a 9-day visit.

Thrangu Rinpoche at Gampo Abbey with our elders, Ani Pema Chödrön, Lodrö Sangpo, and Ani Migme Chödrön

Rinpoche was exceptionally generous with his time. He gave teachings on how the Shambhala teachings can support the development of monasticism, teachings on two songs by Khenpo Gangshar ("How to Recite the Mani Mantra" and "How the Six Wisdoms Arise"), and Mahamudra teachings from a song of realization by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche called "The Experiential Song of the View of Luminous Mahamudra Called 'A Symphony of Great Bliss'."



Rinpoche also ordained three new novice monastics, gave refuge and bodhisattva vows, blessed our stupa and the site of a new buddha field, met with various groups, and gave many individual interviews.


Left: Receivers of the refuge vow (new Buddhists!). Right: Receivers of the bodhisattva vow (new Bodhisattvas!).

We are most grateful for Thrangu Rinpoche's radiant presence, his immense wisdom and kindness, and his continuing care and devotion for Gampo Abbey.



For more pictures of Rinpoche's visit, visit this album created by Les Ste Marie.