Lotus News — Online Magazine

Lotus Garden Joins in Welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Washington, DC

In October 2009, Lotus Garden joined other area centers and dharma groups to staff the 'The Heart of Change' a teaching by His Holiness at American University in Washington, DC. read more

Blazing Gloriously Like a Mountain of Gold

Installation of the Lotus Garden Buddha took place in August 2009 after months of preparation by Mindrolling monks, the nuns of Samten Tse, local contractors, and the Lotus Garden resident staff. see photo essay of this historic event

A Life of Service: Ease and Flexibility? Well, Almost Always

The 20 plus residents of Lotus Garden, along with five Samten Tse nuns, two lamas from Mindrolling Monastery and a handful of volunteers have been preparing around the clock to welcome the sangha to this year's Annual Retreat. read more

His Eminence Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Truly Blessed: Shedra 2009

We invite you to read our photo essay on the fourth annual Shedra which took place at Lotus Garden from June 25th through July 6th. Teachings were bestowed by His Eminence Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Her Eminence Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche. read more

Great Peace Stupa at Mindrolling Monastery

Reflections on the Rinchen Terdzöd

Two members of the Lotus Garden sangha share their experiences of the Rinchen Terdzöd at Mindrolling Monastery, earlier this year. read more

Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

European Sanghas Welcome Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

Between the 2nd of April and 20th of May, Rinpoche taught in ten Dharma centres in seven different countries throughout Europe. read more

Pond

Lotus Garden Helps Support Local Fire Safety

Two months after a tragic neighborhood fire, Lotus Garden offers its pond to help protect 300 homes surrounding the center. read more