The Grand Hall of Qinghai Thrangu Monastery has enlightenment

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        The Grand Hall of Qinghai Thrangu Monastery has enlightened on 15 August 2015.

       Our venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, Zuri Rinpoche and Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche rushed back from overseas to join the ceremony. Leaders of Yushu, Rinpoche from the Damkar Lhundrub Dechen Chokhor Ling and Gonya Monastery and worshippers from different areas all came and joined this joyful and auspicious event.


       About 8:30am, there were full of villagers in front of the Grand Hall. At 9:00am, the VIP worshippers were seated. At 9:30 am, government officials from different states and various Rinpoches were gradually seated. The assembly host announced the commencement of the enlightenment ceremony. First, the leader of the Yushu state delivered a congratulation speech and then the host of Thrangu Monastery, the Ninth Lodroe Nyima Rinpoche published his speech. Rinpoche briefly looked back on the reconstruction process of the Monastery and relentlessly protect the other Rinpoches and worshippers in the Monastery. He ended his speech with best wishes.



Before the Grand Opening Ceremony, there was no empty seat!


The Rinpoches were entering the Puja


The bustling enlightenment ceremony has begun

 
 
        After the end of the speech, Twelve Rinpoches came to the Grand Hall to host the Enlightenment Ceremony. There was no empty seat in the Grand Hall. Also, the ground floor and the corridor of the 2nd floor were full of monks, nuns and worshippers.
 
 
      The host announced the commencement of the Puja. After reading the scriptures, Thrangu Rinpoche read a congratulatory message. Under a peaceful atmosphere, everyone was paying attention to the congratulatory message from the 17th Karmapa, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche and Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche.
 
 
 
      Then, everyone donated to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) with their pure body, speech and mind. Worshippers from the other areas began their offering from 11am to 5pm without any interruption. During the period, people who contribute to the offering did not leave even under a drizzle outside. They bravely stayed in the Puja with rain and the harsh autumn breeze and their sincerity had not yet decreased. How wonderful!
About 3-4pm, it's been drizzling outside. However, villagers were still flooded into the temple for Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) offerings. How wonderful! Amitabha! 
Led by Lama Zhi Ming, worshippers from the province, Hong Kong and Macau were offering the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha).
 
      Vegetarian Restaurants were hired to provide lunch and dinner to worshippers. To cope with everyone's need, restaurant served their meal in form of Buffet providing dozens of vegetarian food with different style of Dim Sum and fruits.
      After having dinner, Lamas and worshippers came to the prairie to watch the " The Biography of our Venerable Milarepa ". The humorous performance has created a joyful atmosphere amount the audience.
 
        After the end of this performance, the documentary "The Blooming Bodhi" was showing in front of the Grand Hall. So, people who stayed in the prairie have turned to watch the movie show.
        People almost forgot it's been late in the evening. They liked to hang around with this peaceful and joyful atmosphere and did not want to leave this area with this precious moment.