here is the posting as promised on the
"Hayagriva Vajrapani Garuda" initiation at
LDC held on the
21st of August 2008!
clickies on images for a larger view!
the unrelated blue bloom again. we used this for blessing for one part of the initiation...
the initiation begins with an introduction by the two Anilas , our interpreters for the night
Dagri Rinpoche
a close up of Dagri Rinpoche. This respectable guru smiles every now and then and injects lil amusing anecdotes throughout the initiation and teaching....more pics of this Guru in the next pose. stay tuned! *hugs* 
Coin Offerings tothe 35 Buddhas
thousands of offferings literally!!
some of the exco / 1k Offering committee at work
Giant Gilded Prayer Wheel! Om Mani Padme Hum....
entrance of the Chinese Assembly Hall
standing here is Venerable Sonam in swooshing robes
Venerable Khunken assisting Khenrinpoche with Gold-Leafing! :)
Kherinpoche Lhundrup Rigsel, Abbot of Kopan Monastery making coins offering to 35 Buddhas :)
from left to right :- Eric Gan (centre director of Losang Dragpa Centre) , Khenrinpoche, & Geshe Tenzin Zopa
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