Photos of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Visit to CGC on 3rd February 2009

Here are a few photos of our precious guru, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's visit to CGC on Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 courtesy of Bob Yeo of d'moments-inc.com.

1. Butter lamp offerings at the porch.

2. Arrival of sangha & entourage.

3. Chinese New Year decoration in hall.

4. Awaiting the arrival of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

5. Lama Zopa's seat in the main hall.

6. Crowd awaiting arrival in main hall.

7. The arrival of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

8. Welcoming Rinpoche and receiving blessings.

9. Members queuing to welcome Rinpoche and receive blessings.


10. One of Rinpoche's youngest students.

11. Many happy faces in the crowd.

12. Lama Zopa prostrating to the Triple Gem.

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16. Rinpoche in deep prayer.


17. Rinpoche's room on the 3rd Floor of CGC.


18. Tara images left for Rinpoche's blessings.

19. Balinese style wooden Buddha in Abhaya Mudra (gesture to assuage fear).

20. Water bowl offerings.

21. Geshe Tenzin Zopa addressing all present on the night.

22. Aunty Betty leading chanting of "Om Mani Padme Hum" as we await the start of teachings by Rinpoche.