To wish Shangpa Rinpoche long life and good health, Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre is organizing 2 days of Konchog Chidu (Union of all Jewels) puja on the 10th and 11th of September 2009, which also includes the practice of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of Longevity. At the end of the 2nd day, Rinpoche will be receiving the blessed longevity substances.

We welcome all devotees with well-wishes for Rinpoche to come and join in the recitation sessions, to wish that Rinpoche may live long and continue to turn the wheel of Dharma and guide us in the path towards enlightenment.

After setting up the publications fund, the Konchog Chidu (Union of all Jewels) sadhana was one of the first texts to be prepared by Shangpa Rinpoche, both in English and Chinese. It is a Guru Yoga of Padmasambhava. It is befitting then that this text could be used during his birthday celebration. Those who have supported this publication project have indeed gained great merit and we rejoice and thank them for contributing their time and resources. Many more texts are in line for being translated and updated, please support this meaningful project.

Subsequently, there will be recitations of the long life prayer to Shangpa Rinpoche to request that he remains long in this world to continue to guide us in the path towards enlightenment. After the first three times of recitation, devotees will have the chance to make khatag offerings to Shangpa Rinpoche. A small container of "treasure" rice and also milk tea will be distributed to all devotees, for offering to the Triple Gems first and then for everyone to partake.

There is no fee to be paid for the dinner, please contribute as your heart wishes. Any contribution would be much appreciated. However, registration is strictly required and tickets are first come first served.

During the dinner, there will also be performance by some talented devotees and we hope everyone will come and join us for a pleasant evening together!