First Anniversary Celebration of the Kagyu Institute Of Buddhist Studies
Another memorable and significant day for the Kagyu Institute Of Buddhist Studies - the First Anniversary of its Grand Inauguration and Opening. Accordingly, Shangpa Rinpoche arranged events at KIBS and at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandhu to mark the occasion.
Hundreds of Singaporean and local Nepalese guests attended the event. Some of the events organised included a Guru Rinpoche Long Life Initiation for all those present at the Institute, Monlam prayers, Thousand Lamp and other offerings, as well as offerings of Robes to the Sangha at the Great Stupa.
Images from the First Anniversary Celebrations
Nuns with Dharma Goods
VIP Arriving
Arrival of Ah Ma Yum - Shangpa Rinpoche's Mother
Ceremony inside the Institute
Young Monks Preparing the Offerings
Shrine on the Great Stupa
Little Helpers
Student Helping at the Celebrations
Nuns preparing Tormas
Preparing the Stupa
Student Helping at the Celebrations
Student Helping with the Preparations
Assembled Sangha below the Stupa
The Sangha making Prayers
The Great Stupa
Devotees from Singapore at the Prayers
Shangpa Rinpoche, Sherab Rinpoche and Dupsing Rinpoche leading the Prayers
Lighting the Butter Lamps
Butter Lamps at the Great Stupa
The Great Stupa after the Prayers