26th December 2022 was an important day at Khordong Byangter Monastery and a date to be remembered as we celebrated the Centenary Anniversary of our beloved late teacher and founder of this monastery Terchen Tulku Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche. On this occasion we hosted Lord Gautama Buddha relics brought from Sarnath under the care of the Mahabodhi Society and allowed its public display for 3 days.
On this day Kyabje Gonjang Rinpoche and Tulku Ugen Chencho consecrated the 8 great stupas together with the display of Lord Gautama Buddha relics next to the 8 Stupas.
Early morning Lord Gautama Buddha relics were brought out from the Gompa and placed next to the 8 Stupas. Prayers to the Lord Buddha were made as introduction to the consecration ceremony. While the 8 Great stupas consecration ceremony was ongoing Tulku Ugen Chencho earthed the Peace vase at a dedicated space filled with earth located between 2 of the 8 stupas and sealed the place with an engraved plaque for everyone to remember and be able to pay respect to it. Everyone made wishes for world peace in their families and among countries. Circumambulating the 8 Stupas, paying respect to the Lord Buddha relics and remembering Terchen Tulku Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche.
