The Maitreya Buddha statue adorns the main hall of the Maitreya Center, the site of the upcoming 2016 North American Kagyu Monlam. The throne upon which the Maitreya Buddha statue is seated is backed by an arched frame sculpted with … Read More
The ritual offering of the Ku Sung Tuk is made to the presiding lama of the Kagyu Monlam, who this year will be Venerable Mingyur Rinpoche. Ku Sung Tuk is Tibetan for enlightened body, speech, and mind. They are symbolized … Read More
The Tibetan word for meditation is gom, which, roughly translated, means “to become familiar with.” Going by this definition, meditation in the Buddhist tradition may perhaps best be understood as a process of getting to know your mind. It’s actually … Read More
Making offerings to ordained sangha and lamas is an Eastern tradition that has not yet fully taken root in the West. By making monetary offerings or sponsoring chanting, meals, or tea, we generate vast merit and accumulate positive karma. But … Read More
On Sunday, July 10, the final day of the 2016 North American Kagyu Monlam, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will graciously bestow the White Tara empowerment. White Tara is said to have emerged from the tears of Chenrezig as he beheld the … Read More
We are all very fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in this year’s North American Kagyu Monlam. Each person that can attend this sacred event will add to the overall power and benefit of the prayers. Listen to this … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Lama Karma Chodrak, the executive director of the International Kagyu Monlam, and Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s cousin, will be attending the North American Kagyu Monlam in July. Lama Karma Chodrak was born in 1954 in … Read More
During the 2016 North American Kagyu Monlam at KTC Monastery, world-renowned meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will offer extraordinary teachings on “How to Integrate Aspiration and Prayer with Meditation.” The Tibetan word monlam means “aspiration” or “aspiration prayer.” Making aspiration … Read More
Registration for the 2016 North American Kagyu Monlam is now open! This remarkable 5-day “Great Prayer Festival” is a time to pray for world peace. It is being held under the guidance of Lama Norlha Rinpoche, with blessings from His … Read More
We are happy to announce that Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery will host the 2016 North American Kagyu Monlam Prayer Festival July 6 – 10. The Ven. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche presiding over the prayers, and bestow teachings and empowerment.