The Kangyur is the full collection of the words and teachings spoken by the Buddha translated into the Tibetan language mainly from Sanskrit but also from Chinese and Pali.
The origin of the annual Rainy Season Retreat (Yarney) can be traced back to the time of the Buddha Śākyamuni.
Kagyu is one of the four major lineages of Tibetan Buddhism and features the continuous oral transmission of the teachings from realized master to gifted disciple.
Chöd practice, established by the great female master Machig Labdrön, is based on the Prajñāpāramitā or “Perfection of Wisdom” sutra, which emphasizes the “emptiness” concept of Buddhist philosophy.
Nyungne is a fasting retreat that is done in cycles, with each cycle lasting for 2 days. At this time, the nuns perform 1 cycle plus 1 day of conclusion, which is the Tsok day.
The Narak Dongtruk Pūjā was originated by Guru Padmasaṃbhava by integrating the tantra and the scriptures into pith instructions.
Lhabab Düchen is one of the four major festivals in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar and commemorates the descent of Śākyamuni Buddha from heaven to earth.
The 12th annual 1 month Ngöndro (preliminary practices) Retreat and the 3rd annual 1 month Tsawa Sum (3 Roots) Retreat at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery takes place each year starting on the 28th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar.
The monks at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and the nuns at Nagi Nunnery will mark the Anniversary of the Parinirvāṇa of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche by performing the Ocean of Amṛta (Ngakso) Pūjā on the 4th day of the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar.
Raksha Thötreng is a wrathful manifestation of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasaṃbhava). “Raksha” means “to protect”; thus, this puja is thought to protect all sentient beings.
The main purpose of the Ngakso Drubchen is to purify and repair broken samaya (spiritual commitments) and to eradicate negative energy, with an emphasis on restoring the Vajrayana for the empowerment of the 3 yanas.
Chöd practice, established by the great female master Machig Labdrön, is based on the Prajñāpāramitā or “Perfection of Wisdom” sutra, which emphasizes the “emptiness” concept of Buddhist philosophy.
