Parinirvana of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and Sagadawa Observance
Sunday, May 31, 2026
9:00 to 11:00AM
Vajra Vidya Portland Shrine Room
May 31 is the third anniversary of the parinirvana of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. It is also Sagadawa, the observance of the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha—the most sacred day in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, when the merit of our positive actions is multiplied many thousands of times. In lieu of our regular Sunday morning sitting, we will gather at 9 AM for a special practice of guru yoga for Thrangu Rinpoche and recitation of aspiration prayers. Afterward we will share memories of Rinpoche over tea. All are welcome for this special morning.
The Sacred Sites of Nepal and the Mandala of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Sitting at 8:30; talk from 9:00 to 10:00AM
Vajra Vidya Portland Shrine Room
Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol was born in Bhutan and became a monk at Thrangu Rinpoche’s monastery at the age of six. After being appointed to the role of Khenpo (teacher/preceptor), he has held a series of senior teaching and leadership roles at Thrangu Rinpoche’s institutions, including the Vajra Vidya Institute, Shri Mangal Dvip Children’s School, Thrangu Tara Abbey, and Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. He has also served in the Nepal Buddhist Federation and at Lumbini Buddhist University. Khenpo has accompanied Thrangu Rinpoche on several visits to Maine.
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