The Bhutanese community in Toronto is honored to welcome H.E. Tsulga Lopen Karma Rangdol Rinpoche and entourage for a sacred spiritual visit from June 28 to July 10, 2026. Hosted by the Bhutan Dharma Center, the visit will feature a series of blessings, wang empowerments, rimdros, prayers, and community gatherings dedicated to peace, wellbeing, and the preservation of Bhutanese Buddhist traditions in Canada.
Over the course of the visit, devotees and community members will have the rare opportunity to receive important spiritual teachings and participate in ceremonies including Zhingdrup, Yoepame Wang, Drolkar Wang, Thoe Theng Rig Nga Wang, Zambala Wang, Singye Tsewa Wang, Drakpo Marchen, Jab Zhe, and Tse Chok & Namsey Tsheringma.
Community members are warmly encouraged to attend, participate, and support the spiritual activities throughout Rinpoche’s visit.
Toronto Program Schedule
| Date | Program | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| June 28 | Arrival | Reception at airport |
| June 29 | Rest | |
| June 30 – July 2 | Zhingdrup Yoepame Wang (3rd day) | For the benefit of all community members. Community members are requested to support and participate. |
| July 3 | Visit to Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden | |
| July 4 | AM: Drolkar Wang PM: Thoe Theng Rig Nga Wang | For the benefit of all community members. Community members are requested to support and participate. |
| July 5 | AM: Zambala Wang PM: Singye Tsewa Wang, Lung & Tshokhor | |
| July 6 | Rest / Visits | |
| July 7 | Community Rimdro Drakpo Marchen & Jab Zhe | For the benefit of all community members. Community members are requested to support and participate. |
| July 8 | Community Rimdro Tse Chok & Namsey Tsheringma | |
| July 9 | Rest / Khamsang | Kago in the evening, dinner with Rinpoche, and cultural program |
| July 10 | Departure for Vancouver | See off at airport |