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Happy Chökhor Düchen 2026!
Chökhor Düchen, July 18, 2026 The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Chökhor Düchen is one of the four great occasions (Losar, Saga Dawa, Choekhor Duchen and Lhabab Duchen) celebrated by all Tibetan Buddhists.
Power, Blessings, and Protection
20) May the power of truth of the Three Precious Jewels And the blessings of Buddhas Amitabha and Amitayus Protect you inseparably until attaining The essence of enlightenment! That is my heart prayer. This verse
The master’s rain of flowers of holy Dharma
19) The master’s rain of flowers of holy Dharma Ripens the garden grove of disciples, Manifesting a glorious summer of Dharma, Always together, inseparably. This is my heart advice. This verse teaches the benefits of
Walking meditation photos
On Saturday, June 27, 2026 Rinpoche led a walking meditation at Asilomar beach. After the meditation we had a beach bonfire and lots of good food. Frizbee and fun in the summer sun (the sun
A Brief Explanation of Parting From the Four Attachments
The Root Text: If there is attachment to this life, one is not a Dharma practitioner. If there is attachment to samsara, there is no renunciation. If there is attachment to self, there is no
All Sangha Meeting 2026
On June 6th, 2026, Manjushri Dharma Center held the annual All-Sangha Meeting to confirm board members for the coming year, to reflect on the year behind, and envision the year ahead. Rinpoche's move to the
Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters 2026
On Sunday, June 21st, 2026 Rinpoche led a Blessing of the Waters at Lover's Point beach. This year was a bit overcast and cool, but hearts were light. This was Rinpoche's 35th solstice blessing, as