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THE ABBEY'S FIRST OPEN HOUSE
The Open House and Land Blessing were jointly held June 13, 2004

Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Wangdak, the former abbot of Namgyal Monastery in Dharamasala, India blesses the land and holds a puja for Sravasti Abbey.

Before the puja, Ven. Chodron gives a talk about the history and vision of the abbey.
During the puja. Jhampa Shaneman, the translator sits on a chair on the left. Harold and Vicki, the former owners came as well. They said, "We're happy because you're happy" in response to the abbey purchasing their home. Harold is sitting on a chair to the right of Rinpoche. Vicki sits on the sofa, at the right.
Notice the Buddha Shakyamuni waiting to be consecrated (Click here for pictures of that ceremony)
Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Wangdak offers puja to bless the abbey.

 
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