About this event
Auspicious Visit of His Eminence Tshogi Lopen Rinpoche to Canberra
We are delighted and honoured to announce that His Eminence Tshogi Lopen Rinpoche Sangay Khandu of the Zhung Dratshang (Central Monastic Body of Bhutan) will be visiting Canberra from 22 November to 4 December 2026.
As part of this auspicious visit, a Public Wang (Blessing and Empowerment Ceremony) will be held on Saturday, 28 November 2026, at Alfred Deakin High School, Canberra.
All devotees, Bhutanese community members, families, friends and members of the wider public are warmly invited to attend this sacred occasion and receive blessings from His Eminence.
His Eminence Tshogi Lopen Rinpoche is one of the Five Lopen Lhengyes (Five Eminent Masters) of the Zhung Dratshang. He serves as the Presiding Chair of the Monastic Council for Religious and Social Services, overseeing religious services, sacred rituals and ceremonies dedicated to the spiritual well-being of both the living and the deceased.
For home vist, please contact Dorji Wangdi, General Secretary, BBCC at 0452 621 813
Tashi Delek!