Guru Rinpoche day

Guru Rinpoche day is considered one of the auspicious days in the lunar calendar and falls on the 10th day of each lunar month.

This month marks the anniversary of Shantarakshita, one of the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)

In this nirmanakaya manifestation, Padmasambhava on this day renounced his kingdom. He practised austerities, yoga and meditation in the cemetery of Sitavana, the cool forest. Gathering with all the marikas and Dakinis under his power, he became known as Shantarakshita, ‘guardian of peace’.