The year 2010 marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of (1910–1991), one of the most remarkable spiritual teachers of our time. To mark this special occasion, there will be ongoing activities celebrating his life and paying tribute to the benefits and activities he accomplished. Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, his or , will give teachings and empowerments, and preside over the ceremonies and offerings in Asia and abroad.

At every location Yangsi Rinpoche visits, there will be screenings of a new film on the life of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and a display of sacred relics, as well as ceremonies and empowerments. A boxed set of the collected works of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in English will be published as well as translations of sadhanas from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s termas. Prints of based on the cycles of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche painted by graduates of the Tsering Art School will also be available.

Nepal: February and March Feb 20 - 22 Opening celebration in Feb 23 - Mar 4 Drupchen Mar 5 - 17 Tsokchen Dupa Drupchen Mar 23 - 26 Tsechu Sacred Dances

Bhutan: May and June May 1 - 10 Nyakphur Drupchen at Satsam Chorten May 11 - 13 Main Celebration at Satsam Chorten May 23 - Jun 02 Pema Tsenyi Drupchen at Sissinang Nunnery

Europe: July July 13 - 14 Dordogne, France July 19 - 20 , France July 23 - 24 Nyima Dzong, France July 27 - 28 Lisbon, Portugal July 31 - Aug 1 Zagreb, Croatia

North America: August Aug 5 New York City Aug 6 - 8 Vermont Aug 13 - 15 Phüntsok Chöling, Colorado Aug 21 - 23 Vancouver, Canada Aug 27 - 29 Mexico City, Mexico

Bhutan: Sep 24th to 26th at Satsam Chorten

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia: October Oct 10 Hong Kong Oct 16 -17 Taipei, Taiwan Oct 23 - 24 Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Oct 27 - 28 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

India: November-December Nov 26 - Dec 5 Rangjung Pema Nyingthik Drupchen at in Bodhgaya, Nov 26 - Dec 25 Consecration of the Eight for Peace at , , Sravasti, , Sankisa, , and Bodhgaya. Dec 28 - 30 Closing celebration in Bodhgaya.

We hope the tour of Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and the various events planned for this year will contribute to the continuation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s enlightened activities and will inspire his students and many others.

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