On the auspicious day of Medicine Buddha, June 19, 2010 at 8:07pm, our most beloved teacher and one of the great scholars and masters in Nyingmapa Buddhism, Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche passed into parinirvana peacefully and beautifully. All stages of meditation were perfectly demonstrated according to the teachings of the Buddhaand Guru Padmasambhava, and as Khenchen Rinpoche himself taught for so many years. He entered fearlessly without any emotion or attachment, joyfully and with confidence at his home, Arya Palo Ling, in the presence of his beloved brother, Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, and Jomo Lorraine, and during the sangha’s practice of Vajrasattva in the glorious Copper-colored Temple at Palden Padma Samye Ling monastery. Surrounded by every lush spring quality of gentle breezes, birds singing, flowers blooming, and deer playing in the meadows, he remained in thugdam meditation until Wednesday morning and on Thursday June 24th was cremated in Morris, New York around 3:30pm. Many sangha members and special guests attended this powerfully moving and memorable event.

Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche requests everyone to please continue accumulating the 100-syllable mantra of Vajrasattva. The Nashville Sangha will meet daily for Vajrasattva practice on behalf of our beloved teacher; Khenchen Rinpoche.

All sangha members are welcome and encouraged to accumulate the 100-syllable mantra of Vajrasattva as much as possible Until August 7th. Thank You.

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