Last night was incredibly powerful with the 1000 Buddhas empowerment conferred to us from Rinpoche. We rested in mindfulness under the protection of the Dharmchakra and flanking deer that adorn the Tibetan tent – hundreds of mantra were recited. We were under the Tibetan tent because the previous tent was destroyed by a gust of wind; however, it fortunately did not harm any of the stupas or Buddhas.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche amongst the hills and lavender

Tulku Orgyen Chemchok within a sea of purple

Sangha awaiting entry into the newly erected Tibetan tent

The Tibetan tent is quite beautiful

Ludwik and Khenpo Namchak reciting mantra

Offerings in the sunlight

Dharmachakra and flanking deer on the Tibetan tent

The purification of Khenpo’s hands

The Khenpos have left the building, folks

Pure offerings rest in within a dirty hand

Setting moon chases setting sun over the Garden

Crescent in the fading sky
Wow! So very beautiful!