September 7, 2026 | Sunray Peace Village
Sunray is honored to offer an opportunity for those wishing to formally enter the Buddhist path through novice ordination with Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche on September 7, 2026, at Sunray Peace Village in Lincoln, Vermont.
Novice ordination is a profound step in one’s spiritual journey, establishing a foundation of ethical discipline, mindfulness, and commitment to the Dharma. Through receiving novice vows, practitioners formally undertake the training of body, speech, and mind in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.
This ordination is open to all sincere practitioners who feel called to deepen their commitment to Buddhist practice and to cultivate a life guided by compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct. Both those aspiring to monastic training and those seeking a deeper connection with the ordained Buddhist tradition are encouraged to inquire.
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche is one of the most respected senior teachers of the Drikung Kagyu lineage, renowned for his vast scholarship, compassionate guidance, and lifelong dedication to preserving and transmitting the Buddhadharma. Receiving ordination from such a highly accomplished master is a rare and precious opportunity.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to begin the inquiry process as early as possible. Additional information regarding eligibility, preparation, robes, and the ordination ceremony will be provided upon request.
For more information and to express your interest in novice ordination, please contact Catherine at [email protected].