It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing into parinirvana of Venerable K. C. Lama Kalsang Rinpoche, May 31, 2013. He was a direct descendant of the great King Ling Gesar of Tibet, and father of Ayang Rinpoche’s sangyum, True Lhamo. Kalsang Rinpoche was a renowned master of the Chod healing ritual and Gesar of Ling Mo divination, one of the oldest divination systems in the Tibetan culture. He learned both practices from his father, and attained his insight and wisdom as a recognized Tibetan healer through devotion to meditation, years of practice, retreat, and experience with these unique methods. For over forty years, Rinpoche selflessly served the southern region of India from his residence in Bylakuppe. He first visited the West in 1996, and traveled internationally until recently, offering insightful teachings and compassionate guidance. His tireless Dharma efforts, healing activities and selfless dedication to all sentient beings earned him the respect of the Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities in South India, as well as the Buddhist community worldwide.
Because of Kalsang Rinpoche's passing, Ayang Rinpoche has rescheduled part of his North American teaching tour in order to officiate at the July 22 cremation. There are no other senior Rinpoches in the Drikung Kagyu, Karma Kagyu, Drukpa Kagyu and Nyingma monasteries in South India to lead the cremation puja. Hence, his family requested Rinpoche to be there at this special time. Rinpoche and Truelha and all the organizers extend their sincere regrets for the personal and financial inconvenience to those who had made plans to attend his teachings in Oregon and California in July. We hope everyone will be able to accommodate this unavoidable change of plans and attend the teachings as they have been rescheduled in September and October. The schedule for Mexico is currently pending and may shift several days. Please check for updates on our website.
For a more complete biography of Kalsang Rinpoche and for revised daily schedules and contact information, please visit our website.
| Dates | Place | Activities |
| July 24-August 4, 2013 (subject to change) | Mexico City, Mexico | Buddha Amitabha 10 Levels Meditation Teaching and Introduction to True Nature of Mind |
| August 6-11, 2013 | Kittery, Maine, USA | Buddha Amitabha 10 Levels Meditation Teaching |
| August 15-20, 2013 | Rochester, NY, USA | Outer, Inner, Secret and Innermost Secret Vajrasattva Empowerment, Teachings and Practice Retreat |
| August 24-September 2, 2013 | Toronto, ON, Canada | Phowa Course |
| September 6-11, 2013 | Edmonton, AB, Canada | Introduction to True Nature of Mind |
| September 14-23, 2013 | Vancouver, BC, Canada | Phowa Course |
| September 27-October 6, 2013 | Eugene, OR, USA | Phowa Course |
| October 10-12, 2013 | San Jose, CA, USA | Public Talk: Introduction to Phowa and Bardo; Amitabha Empowerment and Short Teachings |
| October 13, 2013 | Alameda, CA, USA | Vajrayogini Empowerment |
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