On May 5, 2026, Guru Vajradhara His Holiness Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, to undertake a series of Dharma activities, including presiding over the inauguration and consecration ceremony of the newly completed Tergar Ösel Ling Monastery in Nepal, as well as bestowing a Mahamudra transmission.

Upon his arrival, Guru Vajradhara was welcomed by Kyabje Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche, Bo Gangkar Rinpoche, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, and other tulkus, lamas, leaders, and monastic communities from various monasteries, as well as representatives of different organizations and associations, local residents, and hundreds of devoted followers. Many held flowers, incense, and ceremonial scarves, and an elaborate welcoming ceremony with traditional music and banners was arranged in his honor.

Along the route, Guru Vajradhara was welcomed by the students of Tergar School and the monastic community of Karma Leksheyling, together with members of various organizations and devoted followers. Upon his arrival at Tergar Ösel Ling, monastic and lay devotees — both resident and visiting — lined both sides of the path from the main gate to the entrance courtyard of the main temple, forming a grand reception. Led by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, the monastery's teachers, staff, monastic assembly, and the school community received Guru Vajradhara with an elaborate traditional golden procession and escorted him to the main temple.

After paying homage to the sacred representations and taking his seat on the throne, Guru Vajradhara was offered a mandala and the three sacred representations. Traditional ceremonial tea and sweet rice were then served to all those assembled, and Guru Vajradhara offered prayers for the welfare of the Buddha's teachings and all beings. He then proceeded to the audience hall on the middle floor, where he granted audiences to the welcoming party, before retiring to his quarters on the upper floor to rest.

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