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Today is Lhabab Duchen. Lhabab Duchen celebrates the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni’s descent from heaven after repaying the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara and teaching Dharma to the gods. It is another auspicious occasion and one of four major Buddhist festivals. Lhabab Duchen occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth … Continued

Our enlightened Guru is our light in the darkness. May we too be a lamp that lights the path so others may also see clearly. May all beings know rigpa and our realisations be as vast as space Total lamps lit: 20,007

15183 offerings have been made so far. October 12 October 14 October 16 – 17 October 20 October 21

Once you overcome the hatred within your mind, you will discover that in the world outside, there is no longer any such thing as even a single enemy. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Our lives have no outcome other than death, just as rivers have no end other than the ocean. At the moment of death, our … Continued

7164 light offerings have been made to date.

5085 light offerings have been made so far.

Aspiring for world peace, good health, Dashain, the quick and auspicious return of HH Moktsa Rinpoche and the enlightenment of all sentient beings we will do a daily light offering at the Stupa every day for the next 30 days. Participate by offering a butter lamp each day yourself at home or contribute to the … Continued

Our final stop is in Taxila. Taxila is a famous location ( UNESCO Site) where many Stupas were erected in the time of King Ashoka. Buddhism was most prolific here between the 3rd Century BC and 5th Century AD. It is along one branch of the Silk Road and had Persian and Greek influence which is evident … Continued

As our short yet auspicious and wonderful journey ended with a final stop at Kambardan (dan means lake) on route back to Islamabad. It is said there was a lake here on which there were many lotus’s, however, this lake dried up 40-60 years ago. Now it is built up and known as Kambardan. Is … Continued