The Golden Gate Peace Pagoda

The white marble pagoda has been completed under the guidance of Tai Situ (who provided a relic of the Buddha) and Thrangu Rinpoche (who provided all the traditional prayers and texts for the interior). Included are relics of several teachers who brought the path of awakening to America - Gyalwa Karmapa, Dudjom, Dilgo Khyentse, Jamgon Kongtrul, Trungpa, Kalu and Bokar Rinpoches. Offerings: from the Dalai Lama, Karmapa, Dzongzar Kyentse, Goshir Gyaltsap, Mingyur, Tsok Nyi, Dzigar Kongtrul, Tenga and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoches. The pagoda will be placed over treasure vases from Dodrup Chen, Namkai Norbu, and Lama Kunga Rinpoches.