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Guru Rinpoche Tsok Offering Prayer
June 10, 2024 By Becky
On June 16, the tenth day of the lunar month and Guru Rinpoche's most auspicious day, the annual Guru Rinpoche Tsog offering prayer will be performed at Ayang Rinpoche's monastery in Bylakuppe, India. Anyone who wishes to make an offering and dedicate it to their loved ones, living or dead, may do so through the Amitabha Foundation in their respective countries . To those who are new, Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a highly revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. His name, meaning "Lotus-Born," signifies the belief that he was miraculously born from a lotus flower. Credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, he is regarded by many Tibetan Buddhists as a second Buddha and is deeply venerated for his teachings and spiritual achievements. Key aspects of Guru Rinpoche's life and legacy include: 1. Miraculous Birth: Legend states that Padmasambhava was born from a lotus flower on Lake Dhanakosha in the kingdom of Oddiyana. 2. Spiritual Mastery: Renowned for his … [Read More...]