In MEMORY of our dear teacher V.V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1933-2023)



The Very Venerable 9th Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche with Sangha at the stupa of his root teacher in Crestone, Colorado in 2006 Retreat










Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and Sangha members at two of the Big Bear Lake, California Moonbeams of Mahamudra Retreats held between 1989-1995








Historical photos from Lama Thapkhay and members of two of Rinpoche's groups in California, Mahamudra Meditation Center (est. 1990) and Thrangu Chagchen Chögar (est. 2010) follow:


1974 - Trip to India (Early photos by Lama Thapkhay (Peter F. Barth) before meeting Rinpoche)

Gegen Khyentse and Apho Rinpoche's Wife Amila, Manali, Northern India










Chagdud Tulku and Family at Bir, Northern India














Tokden Rinpoche at Tashi Jong, Northern India








At Thuksey Rinpoche's Place in Darjeeling, Northern India
















Kangyur Rinpoche in Darjeeling, Northern India (Date and Source of Photo Unknown)




2001-2014 - Some Group Retreat Photos


2004 Crestone Retreat with Rinpoche with Keith, Donna, and Heather








2005 Keith Leading Petaluma Meditation




2005 MMC Retreat at Vajra Vidya in Crestone, Colorado



















2006 at Third Retreat on Dakpo Tashi Namgyal's Clarifying the Natural State at Mahamudra Center, Point Arena



2006 Crestone, Colorado Sangha Dinner


2008 Andy Leading Meditation





2014 Longchen Rabjam Group at Thrangu Chagchen Choegar, Kenwood, California





2005 -2014 - Visits by Khenpo Jigme, Lama Wangdu, Tulku Damchoe Rinpoche, and Karma Choepel


First Visit from Khenpo Jigme and Lama Wangdu (February, 2006)




For more, click on Lama Karma Wangdu and Khenpo Jigme Visit - 2006


2007 Visit First from Khenpo Jigme and Lama Sonam





2008 Visit First from Tulku Damchoe, Khenpo Jigme and Karma Choepel







Khenpo Jigme Surprise Birthday Party in 2008




2004 & 2009 Vajra Vidya Retreat Center Dedication/Consecrations






2006 Bodhicitta Retreat with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche at Three Jewels temple, Carmel, Valley












2005 - Pilgrimage to Naropa's Cave (by Dawn)

During trip with Khandro-la, daughter of Apho Rinpoche & Amila Ugyen Chodon




Sangha Prayer Flags Offered by Dawn and Mary







2008 - Pilgrimage to Himalayan Regions (by Heather)









Finally, A Few Favorite Family Photos of LT














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