19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2026 Portland

August 21 @ 7:00 am - August 23 @ 4:00 pm

No Monday Night Chanted Prayers

August 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday Morning Meditation

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

His Eminence the 8th Garchen Rinpoche is shown left, and His Eminence Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche is shown on the right. 

Update 8-9-26: His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is showing gradual, encouraging signs of recovery after being hospitalized for a small brain bleed following a viral illness. According to updates from the Garchen Buddhist Institute, he is steadily increasing his food and fluid intake, gaining strength, and resting under excellent medical care, though his long-term recovery path remains carefully monitored.

19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2026 Portland

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