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On 16th March 2016 on the occasion of The Supreme Head of Khampaghar, TheTashi Jong Khampaghar monastery, The Gyalwang Dhokhampa 9thKhamtrul Rinpoche’s 37th birth year which is considered an important year according Tibetan astrology, Tashi Jong Monastery had organized an elaborate long life ritual for Khamtrul Rinpoche.

The Tashi Jong Monastic sangha and community requested Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa to conduct the long life ceremony and blessings for the longevity of Gyalwang Dhokhampa on the day of actual ceremony at Tashi Jong .

Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa who accepted their request visited Tashi Jong monastery in the morning of 16th March 2016.

Guru Vajradhara was warmly received and welcomed in the traditional way by Gyalwang Dhomkhampa himself, Rinpoches, Yogis, Sangha and lay community of Tashi Jong and they then proceeded to the main shrine of the Khampaghar Monastery where Guru Vajradhara was then invited to the throne.

When Gyalwa Dhokhampa started offering the mandala Guru Vajradhara came down from throne and accepted the mandala offering from Gyalwang Dhokhampa Khamtrul Rinpoche.

Then it was followed by Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa graciously conducting the extensive long life empowerment for Gyalwa Dhokhampa according to the Jatson Konchog Kyidu ritual performed by the Khampaghar monastery sangha.

After completing the morning ceremony the Tashi Jong monastery and community had arranged lunch with Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa. Gyalwang Dhokampa and Rinpoches had a warm and gracious time with Guru Vajradhara. Later in the afternoon Guru Vajradhara returned to his Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat.

The program at Tashi Jong continued during which the General Secretary of Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat Tsewang Dakpa and representatives of Palpung Monastic Institution made traditional mandala offering to Gyalwa Dhokhampa on his 37th birthday. They also made offerings for the Tashi Jong Sangh.

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