On November 5th, 2016, the Holy Kudung will be departing for India for the Parinirvana Cremation Ceremony in New Delhi, held on November 11, 2016.
The Tibetan Association of Washington has requested the opportunity to pay final respects to the Holy Kudung. They will join the 10 am Saturday, October 29, 2016 Guru Puja Prayer Service.
At 10 am on Sunday, October 30, 2016, Sakya Monastery will sponsor a Farewell Guru Puja Prayer Service in English, which will include a Tsok offering. Members & friends may bring food, flowers, candles, incense, or monetary offerings to the resident lamas for their continuous Guru Puja prayers. This puja will also be live streamed at farewellpuja.sakya.org.