Anyen Rinpoche and Allison would like to give everyone in the Orgyen Khamdroling sangha an opportunity to participate in a tea and mandala offering at the Rinchen Terzod. They will be making a dedicated offering (specifically from them), but are welcoming us to make a secondary offering, for those that would like to establish a good karmic connection with the Rinchen Terzod.
To give some more context, at monasteries during important teachings, it is customary for various visiting lamas, patrons, and even parents of monks to sponsor teas, prayers, meals, etc., for all those attending. Here at Orgyen Dorje Den, things are kept simpler -- it's just tea and a snack (bagel, muffin, etc.). On the days when tea and snack offerings are made, we enjoy them after the break as Yangthang Rinpoche resumes the empowerments.
Making an offering like this is quite an honor, and something highly sought after by visitors and patrons. If empowerments were football games, and merit was ad revenue, this sort of thing would be the Superbowl half-time event :-) (In one sentence, I've exhausted my complete storehouse of sports knowledge). Rinpoche and Allison have the offering covered, so there's no pressure. They thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for us to gather some special merit in supporting teachings and attendees like these.
If you would like to make a $5, $10, or $20 donation for an offering at the Rinchen Terzod, please see that your donations end up in the hands of your sangha group leader:
- Albuquerque: Eileen
- Denver: Cloe
- Fort Collins: Tom
- Ottawa/Montreal: David or Nadine
- Sarasota: Nina
- Santa Cruz: Megan
Update: Clint has provided a PayPal form for those who'd like to donate more:
If you'd like to donate more than what's provided by the PayPal form, please coordinate with Rinpoche and Allison.
Photo Credit: Jigze, © 2011
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