On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the great and beloved master of Chöd, lineage holder of the Pacification of Suffering Tradition (Tib. Zhije), Venerable Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche entered into parinirvana.

Tara Mandala has the extraordinary honor to host the traditional cremation ceremony for Rinpoche on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 7:00am Mountain Standard Time. Tulku Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche (Vajra Master) and Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will be the presiding Lamas for the ceremony accompanied by other esteemed Lamas, Khenpos, and Lopöns.

How to Support this Event: 

• There is no registration fee to view the livestream of the cremation ceremony. 
• If you would like to make an offering to Venerable Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche’s family and ongoing legacy, you may do so HERE.
• You can also make an offering to Tara Mandala to help cover the costs of the ceremony HERE, when you register, or at Tara Mandala. 
• If you would like to sponsor a Butterlamp, you may do so HERE. 
• If you would like to sponsor Flowers, you may do so HERE. 

Important Details:

• The outdoor cremation ceremony will start in the early morning at 7:00 am (Mountain Standard Time). It is expected to last approximately 4 to 5 hours. To see how the timing of this event translates into your timezone, follow this link.
• Everyone registered will receive details about how to view the livestream closer to the date.