On June 16, the tenth day of the lunar month and Guru Rinpoche's most auspicious day of the year, 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.
Read more about Guru Rinpoche's life and legacy on our website.
To make a tax-deductible donation in the US to sponsor the Guru Rinpoche Tsok Offering Prayer, please click here or mail your check made out to Amitabha Foundation, to PO Box 2572, Aptos, CA 95001. To have your dedication included in the Prayer Ceremony, please send your donation by June 14 at 10 pm (Pacific).