padmasambhava buddhist center


Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
We started around 11am and the blessing finished just after 3pm! Here's Kevin and I emerging into the bright sun four hours later.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
The only place I could hold the camera to not squint! ;D
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
So dreamy.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
After he walked by and greeted every single person, we all filed in to the empowerment.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
...and then lined up and waited for His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche to arrive. It was very cool to be included in this welcoming procession. Everyone there was very excited to meet him in person.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Every single surface of the inside of the temple is covered in super-detailed Tibetan-style paintings. You're not allowed to photograph inside, but I wanted to share the huge Bhavacakra (Wheel of Life) painting on the way in.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
We got up at 8am and had breakfast with everyone.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
I walked all the way around the center to marvel at the detail on all sides.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
So cool to see a group bring their architecture to other places.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Really nice to drive just a few hours from NYC and feel like you're in another world / time.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Beautiful rainbow thanka flags of Padmasambhava all the way up along the path!
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
...we decided to walk up to check out the gorgeous main retreat center.