This page will allow you to register for in-person or on-line participation in Parinirvana Day of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin on August 25th, Heart Essence of the Kagyü Lineage contemplative retreat from August 26th-28th, or both programs.

Parinirvana Day of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin: Tuesday, August 25th

36th Anniversary of the Parinirvana Day of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin.

12:00 pm: Gather for welcome and orientation in Rigden Shrine Room

12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch

1:30 – 2:30 pm: Showing of the Documentary of the Cremation Ceremony for Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin

2:30 – 5:30 pm: Pilgrimage and practice at the Heart Stupa of Enlightenment and the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, with a talk at the Great Stupa with Lady Lila Rich.

5:30 pm: Gather for conclusion and farewell in Rigden Shrine Room

(For those arriving on Monday, August 24th or early Tuesday, there will be a Tuesday morning practice session from 9:30 – 11:30 am.)

Register for Parinirvana Day (IN-PERSON)

Register for Parinirvana Day  (ONLINE)

Retreat Program — Heart Essence of the Kagyü Lineage Contemplative Retreat: Ösel Tendzin and the Path of Devotion Retreat

Tuesday, August 26th – Friday, August 28th

Arrival and Check-In: Tuesday, August 25th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Program Opening: Wednesday, August 26th, 9:30 am

Departure: Friday, August 28th, 12:00 pm

Register for Heart Essence of the Kagyü Lineage Contemplative Retreat  (IN-PERSON)

Register for Heart Essence of the Kagyü Lineage Contemplative Retreat (ONLINE)

If you would like to join for Parinirvana Day as well as the Heart Essence retreat (August 25th – 28th), please register here. 

Please Note: This program was to be taught by Mr. Patrick Sweeney with Lady Lila Rich. He regretfully will not be able to attend, and Lady Rich will be teaching the program.