07.10.2006 – 15.10.2006, Singapore

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa visits Singapore

Audience, Ceremony, Empowerment, Inauguration, Puja, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow

The Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre in Singapore has invited His Holiness Karmapa to visit the centre for the celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Photos: Thule G. Jug

Program in Singapore

SAT 07-10-06:
– Arrival at the Airport, coming from New Delhi. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Shangpa Rinpoche, many Lamas and devotees came to welcome Gyalwa Karmapa and his party.
– Welcoming Ceremony at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre
– Tarzye Khen Rinpoche from Sakya School came to visit Gyalwa Karmapa
– Welcoming Dinner at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre

SUN 08-10-06:
– Taking Refuge, Talk on Bodhicitta and taking Bodhisattva vow at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre
– Kenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche came to visit Gyalwa Karmapa at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre
– Mahakala Puja and Tsok Offering at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre

MON 09-10-06:
– Meeting Members and Devotees at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Centre

TUE 10-10-06:
– Milarepatsogpuja at Futsing Assosiation Hall
– Amitayus Empowerment at Futsing Assosiation Hall

WED 11-10-06:
– Red Chenresig (Gyalwa Gyamtso) Puja at Futsing Assosiation Hall
– Preparatory Empowerment of Red Chenrezig at Futsing Assosiation Hall

THU 12-10-06:
– Red Chenresig (Gyalwa Gyamtso) Tsok Offering Puja at Futsing Assosiation Hall
– Visit of Khenkong Tharjay Buddhist Charitable Society, Karma Kagyu Centre of Ven. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche
– Visit of Rigme Centre
– Red Chenresig Gyalwa Gyamtso) Empowerment at Futsing Assosiation Hall

FRI 13-10-06:
– Medicine Buddha Empowerment at Futsing Assosiation Hall
– Departure to Mumbai, India for Buddhist Conference

SUN 15-10-06:
– Return from Buddhist Conference in Mumbai, India
– 25th Anniversary Dinner at Changi Expo

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