Anniversary of Yongdzin Rinpoche’s Paranirvana: 12th June, 2026
Dear friends,
A year has passed since our beloved Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche entered the meditative state of Thugdam and passed into Great Bliss. While we all miss him very much, his presence, teachings and blessings never wane.
Photo: Celestial manifestation during the cremation at Triten Norbutse Monastery © Carol Ermakova, 2026.
To commemorate this occasion, FPYB have collaborated with Congregation Shenten Dargye Ling to prepare a revised edition of the Drenpa Namkha Tsog compiled and translated by Yongdzin Rinpoche himself with Carol and Dmitry. Khenpo Gelek asked us to translate 5 additional texts, so earlier this month the three of us completed this work, and the new Drenpa Namkha Tsog: Shenten Version is now ready. The practice text will be availible from Shenten Dargyue Ling at print cost.
Drenpa Namkha Tsog Offering, FPYB headquarters, North Pennines UK, June 2026. Photo © Carol Ermakova.
Carol and Dmitry checking a translation with Yongdzin Rinpoche. Shenten Dargye Ling, June 2006. Photo by Christophe Moulin.
Yongdzin Rinpoche and Carol checking a translation, Shenten Dargye Ling, July 2007. Photo by Christophe Moulin.
Dmitry and Khenpo Gelek Jinpa checking a translation. Shenten Dargye Ling. September 2017. Photo © Carol Ermakova.
The Tsog will be offered as part of the commemorative celebrations at Shenten Dargye Ling, France, on 12th June 2026, and all are welcome to attend. For full details click the button below:
In Tibet and also in Triten Norbutse Monastery, Kathmandu, the commemoration will take place according to the Tibetan Lunar Calendar. For more details, see:
