His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, celebrates his birthday on July 6. We will celebrate his and H.H. Karmapa’s birthday (June 30) together this year – on the 6th after Chenrezig puja at 5:30 pm. Join us for cake, the birthday song, and long life prayers for these two great teachers!...
Milarepa is a famous siddha who was born in the eleventh century and is known for teaching through songs. Dr. Fred Cooper will consider four of these songs in a workshop at the Herman Rednick Center, #40 Lorien Road, Questa NM 87566. Also on ZOOM. Friday, July 15, 2022. 10-Noon...
Lama Dorje celebrates 89 years on the planet this Wednesday, May 25, and KSK will host a party in the gonpa after Chenrezig puja at 5:30 pm. KSK will provide pizza and drinks, and you’re welcome to bring food offerings and katas for the lamas and special offerings for Lama...
For the first time since the pandemic quarantine, Mahakala puja will be practiced in-person at KSK! 5:30-7:30 April 29 Friday, with tsok feast offerings. Lama Tempa will lead the practice and both Lama Dorje and Lama Tempa will attend! Mahakala is the protector of the Shangpa Kagyu and Karma Kagyu...
Fred Cooper, President of the KSK Board, will teach on “The 12 Conditions for Spiritual Development According to the Mahamudra View,” based on the 9th Karmapa’s text: “Eliminating the Darkness of Ignorance.” Saturday, March 12, 2022. 10:30-Noon and 1:00-3:00 pm. Contact Fred at cooper@santafe.edu for information on the ZOOM link...
Dr. Fred Cooper, KSK President and long-time student of HE Tai Situpa Rinpoche, will teach on Garab Dorje’s Last Three Statements March 5 & 12. Garab Dorje was the first Vidyadhara of the Dzogchen Lineage. Born in the 7th century, Garab Dorje is said to have received teachings directly from...
8-10 am. As in recent years, KSK begins Losar (Tibetan New Year) day with a smoke offering, Riwo Sangcho, at 8:00 am. This will be followed by auspicious prayers, Guru Rinpoche’s Removal of Obstacles prayer, and White Tara puja. Bring katas (scarves) and any offerings you would like for the...
Sent by HE Kalu Rinpoche, Venerable Lama Tempa Gyeltshen arrived at KSK last week from Hawaii where he has served for 23 years as a resident lama at Kagyu Thegchen Ling. Originally from Bhutan, Lama Gyeltshen completed two three-year retreats under the previous Bokar Tulku Rinpoche where he developed a...
Our dear friend, Venerable Lama Karma Rinchen, has passed in Hawaii January 17 at the age of 90 after a short illness. A compassionate and selfless teacher, Lama Rinchen was loved by all. His centers in Truth or Consequences, NM and in Hawaii will be practicing Amitabha puja, and HE...
The Year of The Water Tiger, Tibetan Year 2149, begins on March 3, 2022 this year. Events at KSK will be scaled back because of the COVID pandemic, but will be announced as they are decided.