- Opening Ceremony of Karma Samten Ling Monastery, Manang
(9 June 2005)
- Karma Samten Ling Monastery, Manang was inaugurated on 9th June
2005. The grand opening ceremony was officiated by Ven. Gyalpo
Rinpoche; it was an especially virtuous and joyful occasion that
brightened up the village. Despite of its remote location, many travelled
from different parts of Nepal and overseas countries in order to attend
the celebration, including many venerable retreat Lamas and disciples.
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- In preparation for the opening of the Monastery, Rinpoche and the Lamas performed a ten day puja. On the first 7 days, the
Chenrezig puja was held, followed by three days of Mahakala puja which culminated with the Mahakala sacred dances on the
11th day. The villagers and visitors were delighted and overwhelmed since it was the first time such grand sacred Mahakala
dance was performed.
On this auspicious occasion, 20 mother yaks and their 20 calves were released as part of the Tshe Thar ritual (Release of living
beings). Rice and medicine were also distributed to all the villagers as a practice of generosity.
