Monday

Celebrating the Return – Tickets on Sale

Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, courtesy of KhyentsVisit2010

The year 2010 marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-­1991), one of the most remarkable spiritual teachers of our time. To mark this special occasion, there will be numerous activities celebrating his life and paying tribute to the benefits and activities he accomplished.

Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, his tulku or reincarnation, will give teachings and empowerments, and preside over the ceremonies and offerings around the world. To view or download information on his year-long tour which covers locations in Asia, Europe and North America, please visit http://khyentsevisit2010.org/events/ or download a copy of the schedule from http://www.shechen.org/pdf/Centennial.pdf.

We are delighted to announce that tickets for Celebrating the Return – A Gathering of Disciples – the first visit to the United States of Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, are now on sale. You may read more about the different elements of this celebration – and purchase your tickets – at http://www.khyentsevisit2010.org.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was one of the great meditation masters of meditation of the 20th century. He first met Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche while in Tibet and visited America at his invitation in the 1976. After the parinirvana of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche played an important role for the Shambhala community, providing guidance and serving as the teacher of Sakyong Mipham.

His biography, Brilliant Moon, was recently published by Shambhala Publications.

Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche was born in Nepal on June 30,1993, the son of Tsikey Chogling Rinpoche (himself the son of Tulku Ugyen Rinpoche and reincaration of Chogyur Lingpa) and Dechen Paldron. His enthronement took place at Shechen Monastery in Nepal in December 1996, an event attended by many in the Shambhala community. Currently, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche studies in Bhutan under the guidance of Rabjam Rinpoche.

Read his biography.

Tickets and information are available for the four days of teachings and events in Vancouver: http://www.dilgokhyentsevancouver.ca/

Donations to support the North American tour can be made through The Sakyong Foundation: http://www.sakyongfoundation.org/shambhala-community-celebrates/