Lama Norlha Rinpoche and the Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery sangha will be commemorating the occasion of our root lama Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche's parinirvana -- the day he left his body and entered the Pure Realms.   We will be offering a full Tong Chö, consisting of 1,000 saffron water bowls, 1,000 butter lamps, incense and flowers, and chanting the Monlam Choga -- a special aspiration practice compiled by Kalu Rinpoche himself. Kalu Rinpoche’s tsok (feast) offering will also be included. Lama Norlha Rinpoche has remarked that there is no finer way to remember and venerate our precious root lama than through participating in these offering and aspiration practices. You may participate in this auspicious occasion by helping set up the offerings (8:30 am), and joining us in the shrine room to chant the Monlam Choga (9:30 am). Tibetan texts are available with English transliteration and translation. Vegetarian food items are welcomed to offer as part of the tsok.

8:30 am | Tong Chö

9:30 am | Chanting of Monlam Choga and Kalu Rinpoche's Tsok

There is no charge for attending the chanting but advance reservations are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are joining us for meals only.