In Celebration of
the Centennial of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Vancouver Welcomes
Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
to the West Coast of North America
August 20 - 23, 2010
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
The year 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991), one of the most remarkable spiritual teachers of the 20th century. His enlightened wisdom, compassion and extraordinary presence is evident in Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, who in 2010 will visit North America for the first time, accompanied by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Mathieu Ricard.
Lotus Speech Canada, under the auspices of Changling Rinpoche, is honored to host the centennial celebration in Vancouver. The four-day program includes:
~ Empowerment and teachings by Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
~ Teaching by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche on “Guru Yoga”
~ Life Release ceremony
~ Matthieu Ricard speaking on the life of HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
~ Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche – a Shechen film about HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s life
~ Exhibit of sacred relics
~ Children's and Young People's Blessing
A Message From Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
"One way or another, the majority of students and practitioners from all the different lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will have a connection with Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Some of us are fortunate enough to consider ourselves as his students. The present Yangsi Rinpoche, without a single doubt, embodies the previous Khyentse Rinpoche's presence, wisdom and compassion. Now, for the first time, Yangsi Rinpoche is traveling to the west. This journey is a rare gift from His Eminence Rabjam Rinpoche and establishes our continuous, uninterrupted connection with Kyabjé Khyentse Rinpoche and the Khyentse lineage. I hope those who have time and space will make a point to participate in this program."
Please consider making a charitable donation or becoming a sponsor of the Vancouver Centennial Celebration. Funds raised will be given to the Dilgo Khyentse Fellowship – Shechen. To learn more about the charitable activities of the Fellowship, go to www.shechen.org
Volunteers are needed before and during the event. Please email the Volunteer Coordinator at info@lotusspeech.ca
For more information contact the Registrar at info@DilgoKhyentseVancouver.ca
Affordable accommodation is available on the UBC campus. We recommend staying on site and have reserved a block of accommodations. For more information and reservations, please click on Accommodation and Visitor Information.
Lotus Speech Canada is organizing this event with the generous help from participating Tibetan Buddhist Centers.
Ordained monks and nuns will only be admitted if pre-registered.
