Year: 2023

Birthday Celebrations 2023

Medicine Buddha’s birthday and our Guru Mingyur Rinpoche’s birthday were celebrated on November 12 in a special Sunday service at the Center.  The celebration began with a food offering and continued with prayers, recitations, and chanting including the Vajrapani Mantra, the Calling Guru Sutra, and the Medicine Buddha Sutra.  […]

Khenpo and Tulku Visit

We are happy to report that Khenpo Gyurme and Tulku Tashi, two of Rinpoche’s principal Lamas, visited the Yongey Buddhist Center this month.   Khenpo Gyurme is the Principal of Rinpoche’s Tergar Osel Ling Monastery and has visited the Center several times.  Tulku Tashi is a recent graduate of […]

Yongey Buddhist Center Picnic 2023

The annual Yongey Buddhist Center picnic was held on June 4 at the Center in Milpitas.  Members were happy to once again gather for the outdoor event.  The potluck was well attended with everyone bringing vegetarian dishes and desserts. The neighbors on Carlsbad Street were especially welcomed to […]

Stupa Anniversary 2023

The 22nd Anniversary of the Enlightenment Stupa was celebrated on May 28 at Pal Karma Dorje Dzingpa Ling in Northern California.  A Fire Puja Offering was held followed by prayers and chanting of the Stupa Sutra and Avalokitesvara Sutra.  Everyone circumambulated the Stupa and some members made food […]

Kathmandu During Losar Festival – 2023

While in Kathmandu for the Dorje Drolo Puja and Teachings, members of the Yongey Buddhist Center visited several temples and schools during the Losar festival.  On Losar (New Year’s Day) the members were invited to the Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery to attended the festival luncheon and meet with […]

Trip to Osel Ling -2023

Last month, members of the Yongey Buddhist Center journeyed to Tergar Osel Ling Monastery to attend the Dorje Drolo Puja and Teachings.  While there, they presented offerings on behalf of the Center to the Lamas and monks in attendance and those at the Tergar Monastery in Bodhgaya. During […]