Special Programs and Resources in Honor of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

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As you may be aware, our beloved teacher, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, passed away the morning of October 6th, 2019. It has been recommended that students at all the centers do guru yoga and meditate on mixing their minds with Rinpoche’s mind with the aspiration to always be with him life after life.

Columbus KTC will offering special programs to honor Rinpoche and his life this week.

Thursday, October 9th: Calling the Guru From Afar

Please join Cathy Jackson at her home to chant “Calling the Guru from Afar”. The prayer will begin at 7 pm. Cathy’s home address is 205 Sunset Cove, Columbus, OH.

If you are unable to attend the puja on Thursday night, please consider chanting Calling the Guru From Afar prayer in your own home. Lama Kathy also recommends this Guru Yoga practice based on a teaching given by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. 

Sunday, October 13: Columbus KTC Dharma Talk 

During Sunday’s dharma talk we will be share Rinpoche’s life story and give everyone an opportunity to share their memories and stories of Rinpoche as well. We hope you can join us for this special program. 

Letters of Condolence and Advice

Our home monastery, Karma Trianya Dharmachakra (KTD), published several letters of Condolence and Advice for Rinpoche. Please read them here. 

Seven-Week Pujas from Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Please see this announcement from KTD regarding seven-week pujas for Rinpoche at Karme Ling Retreat Center in Delhi, NY. 

Public Events

Please check the KTD website for the latest information and updates describing how the public can pay their respects to Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.

Book Drive for Columbus Early Learning Center

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Since the arson fire three and a half ago, Columbus KTC continues to make connections and develop friendships with people and organizations across central Ohio. Recently, we had an opportunity to connect with Columbus Early Learning Center. This organization serves children in low income areas across the city with hopes to build a new center in East Franklinton. 
Columbus Early Learning Center has amazing programs for children and families. Think of Head Start on steroids! 

In conjunction with the Lhahab Duchen, one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating the Buddha, please consider donating the following types of new or gently used books for the children attending Columbus Early Learning Center to read in class and to take home to their families:

  • Infant/toddler board books
  • Infant cloth or vinyl books
  • Books about managing feelings
  • Books that represent diversity and different types of families
  • Nonfiction books  

Please bring the books to the Lower Social Hall and place them in the bins at the back of the room. This might be a good opportunity to clean out children’s books that are no longer needed or to make a trip to Half Priced Books!

May all beings benefit!