Rinpoche arrived safely and was greeted warmly by his Tibetan students in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.   He was able to rest on Thursday and on Friday prepared tormas and set up for the start of the retreat.   We rejoice in the gathering!   The second half of the retreat will take place Friday to Sunday, August 22-24 in Trout Lake, Washington at the Mount Adams Buddhist Temple.