A New Beginning: Important Announcement about Inauguration
Dear Sangha:
in-au-gu-ra-tion n.
2 a : to dedicate ceremoniously : observe formally the beginning of b : to bring about the beginning of (Merriam Webster)
In 3 days, we will be together to "dedicate ceremoniously" the "beginning" of our new center, Nalanda West.
Today, Ven. Drupon Dilyak Rinpoche, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa's representative, arrived at Nalanda West in preparation of the Inauguration. Also today, Ven. Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche arrived in Vancouver for teachings prior to driving down to the Inauguration. By Thursday, Khenpo Rinpoche, three more tulkus and over 20 additional lamas, Congressman Jim McDermott of Washington State, numerous center representatives as well as representatives of the Seattle business community, will all be at Nalanda West.
The day of the Inauguration is the Anniversary of the Buddha's descent from Tushita heaven, and the most auspicious time to start our Nalanda, and indeed the anniversary of the inauguration of Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek, Sikkim, India, the main seat of His Holiness.
Inauguration is one of the landmark events of our young sangha. Our most important offering to The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is to be examples for our guests through generosity. We are all hosts and representatives of Nalanda West. Feel free to introduce yourself to our guests and be of any assistance to them.
IMPORTANT: Bring your song books and at least one kata!
Yours truly,
The Inauguration Committee
by Jill, Shirley and Marty