His Eminence Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche will bestow the Chenrezig Empowerment followed by the Bodhisattva Vow.

10:30 am | Chenrezig Empowerment & Bodhisattva Vow

The deity Chenrezig is the embodiment of compassion, and represents the intention of bodhicitta
that leads to awakening. Practicing the profound sadhana of Chenrezig with awareness, we can attain Chenrezig’s enlightened body, speech, and mind.

Taking the Bodhisattva Vow reinforces our commitment to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. Please note that it is customary to make offerings to the Buddha when receiving the Bodhisattva Vow.  Offerings of fruit, incense, flowers or other traditional shrine offerings are welcomed. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to set up your offerings with the help of the shrine attendant.

A kata (white offering scarf) may be offered to Rinpoche after the conclusion of the ceremony as thanks for having received the empowerment and Bodhisattva Vow.

Rinpoche will give Refuge to those who have not yet received it during this session.

2:00 pm | Amitabha Sadhana and Jangchok Purification Ritual

In commemoration of Buddha Joyful Day, we are honored to have H.E. Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche preside over this sacred ceremony.

Please join us as we make prayers and offerings for our parents, ancestors and the deceased through a special recitation of the Amitabha sadhana, with tsok (feast offering), and aspiration prayers for the wellbeing of us and all other beings, especially those to whom we dedicate the practice by name, both living and deceased.

The Jangchok ritual is especially performed to help the recently deceased achieve liberation. During the ceremony, the names of the deceased are blessed and burned to symbolize purification of their defilements, obscurities and negative karma by the fire of wisdom, ripening their merit to be reborn in Amitabha’s pureland of Dewachen.

The practice also brings blessings and auspicious connections for loved ones who passed away a long time ago, as well as the living. If you would like to include your loved ones’ names for dedication (both living and deceased) please download the Amitabha Sadhana Dedication Form in Chinese and English. You may donate any amount. Please send forms in by August 16.

Donations are appreciated but not required to attend these events.
These events are In-Person Only. There is no on-line registration.

Due to a private retreat that will be in progress, overnight accommodation will not be available. The doors for the empowerment will open at 9:00 am. Unless you are part of the private retreat, please do not arrive at the monastery prior to Sunday at 9:00 am.

About H.E. Chungpo Gyalton Rinpoche

In 1983, His Holiness the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa enthroned Gyalton Tulku Rinpoche of Rumtek Monastery. After finishing his university studies, Rinpoche returned to Palpung Sherabling to study under the guidance of Kenting Tai Situpa and other gurus. HE Gyalton Rinpoche is a close disciple and heart son of HH Tai Situpa, and has taught at Palpung centers in Asia, Europe, and North America. He is one of the main teachers of the Palpung study and practice program Discovering the Buddha Within. Currently, Rinpoche resides at Palpung Sherabling.