We will mark the Parinirvana Anniversary of Akong Tulku Rinpoche with offerings of Dharma practice and khatags (white scarves).

His extraordinary journey began in Kham, Eastern Tibet, and took him first on horseback and then on foot across the Himalayas to India. From there he travelled to the UK—first to Oxford and eventually to the Scottish Borders. What began as one remarkable life journey grew into a much larger vision: bringing the Kagyu Dharma into the modern world and creating places where people could encounter Buddhist teachings in a practical, open and compassionate way.

Together with Rob Nairn, Akong Rinpoche helped establish the southern African Kagyu Dharma centres, including two Samye Dzongs in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Harare, as well as Tara Rokpa Retreat Centre in the North West. His legacy reaches far beyond buildings and organisations. Through the Samye Dzong centres, retreat spaces, humanitarian work and Tara Rokpa Therapy, his emphasis on compassion expressed through practical action continues to touch lives. As we remember him this month, we celebrate not only the extraordinary path he travelled, but the many paths that opened for others because he walked it.

10:00 – 11:00 Guided meditations from Taming the Tiger with Alan Muller

11:00 – 11:45 Tea – Bring and Share Tea Treats

11:45 – 12:45 Chenrezik and Calling the Lama From Afar, Offering Khatags to Akong Rinpoche

No cost for this session but Dana for the facilitator and the centre are welcome.