His Holiness Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche

His Holiness passed into parinirvana February 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm, the 3rd day of the 1st month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. As the sad news was first released, all of the Tibetan settlements in Dehra Dun, North India, stopped their Losar celebrations and began doing Mani Mantras (Chenrezig). Most of the shops in Dharamsala, H.P. closed immediately after hearing the news. After that, the traditional sacred ceremonies exclusive to His Holiness' Parinirvana, as well as the annually scheduled ceremonies continued and were attended by hundreds of Sangha in different shrine rooms throughout Mindrolling Monastery. Many have arrived to offer their respects.

The Kudung of Kyabje Minling Trichen Rinpoche

All rituals according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition were performed before placing the Kudung of His Holiness in a traditional reliquary. On the 10th day of the 1st month (Saturday, February 16th) at 10:00 am, H.H. Sakya Trizin's Khandro Dagmo Kushola and son, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, and Ngor Luting Shab Drung Rinpoche, along with many other Teachers from different lineages, were in attendance to escort the Kudung to the main Mindrolling monastery shrine room. After the Kudung was positioned in the mandala and all traditional offerings were made, Rinpoches, Monks, and Nuns offered their respects.

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Numerous dignitaries, monastics, and lay people from different countries as well as local community members and disciples from the West arrived to offer their respects to the Kudung. While holding khatas in their folded hands, they waited to offer their respects, supplications and aspirations. From 1:00 pm through late evening, the general public continued their offerings.

Throughout the entire 49 days of sacred ceremonies for His Holiness, worldwide dignitaries arrived daily to Mindrolling Monastery offering their condolences and respects.

Mindrolling's annually scheduled sacred ceremonies, with photos,
May be viewed on the Home page in its "Mindrolling News" section.

The sacred ceremonies performed exclusively for the
Parinirvana of H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche are listed below:

Returning the Kudung of His Holiness Photo credit: Mindrolling International ©2008 On April 8th, The Kudung of His Holiness was ceremoniously escorted by the Rinpoches of the Mindrolling Monastery Back to the Ladrang, residence of Kyabje Rinpoche.
"Thugje Chenpo" Led by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche On March 29th, all Rinpoches, Tulkus, and the entire Sangha of Mindrolling as well as members of the local community and visiting guests attended the ceremony at the Mindrolling monastery. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche arrived March 28th along with Khentrul Gyangkhang Rinpoche, Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, Dzongna Yangse Rinpoche and an entourage of monks. His Holiness, the 11th Throneholder of The Palyul Lineage of Nyingma, is considered one of the most respected masters of Tibetan Buddhism. He is well-knowned for his vast knowledge and accomplishments as well as the integrity and strength with which he upholds the Buddhist teachings. Enjoy the Photos
"Vajrakilaya Drubchen" Led by H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche In the Stupa Shrine Hall, Ground Floor The Puja completed March 28th With fire puja and butterlamps prayer in the evening.
"Thugje Chenpo" Led by Tulku Penam Rinpoche through March 28th In the Monastery Main Shrine Room Thukje Chenpo is the main Yidam diety of Mindrolling.
"Zhi Thro" Led by Dorje Bum Rinpoche through March 28th Mindrolling Stupa's Third Floor Shrine Room