Light offerings update 2022-10-21
15183 offerings have been made so far. October 12 October 14 October 16 – 17 October 20 October 21
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
Next via Barikot to the Torkadara (dara means gorge) ( Najigram) and Amlukdara Stupas which are a few kilometers apart from each other. The way to Torkadara Stupa passes very narrow windy roads. After this to Torkadara Stupa which has the scenic Elam Mountain in the background. “Legend tells of a serpent king, the … Continued
The next morning we paid a visit the Palace of King Indrabuti, in Udegram. There is approximately a 30 minute walk from the entrance to the site of King Indrabuti’s palace ruins. From the ruins of the palace there is a scenic view over Udegram ( ancient scriptures describe as Uri ) and the snowy … Continued