June 29, 2023

Please join us as we remember Khandro Semo Lhanzey la.

Sessions are available free of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Schedule

Morning Session 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

https://youtube.com/live/-CrmKWxYJmM?feature=share

Afternoon Session 2:30 to 5:00 pm https://youtube.com/live/qKBAfP8YKO4?feature=share

We will provide a link to an online text in the YouTube Chat. If you would like your own copy of the Dorsem Lama Chöpa text, it is available in print and digital formats.

About Khandro Semo Lhanzey la (from dudjomtersar.org)

Khandro Semo Lhanzey-la began her schooling in Darjeeling at Mount Herman School and later left her formal education to study and practice with H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. She remained close to him until his Mahaparinirvana in 1987.

Semo-la was a secret practitioner in every sense of the word. Therefore, it's not for me to reveal the details of her practice. Towards the end of Semo-la’s life, she fulfilled all of the promises she made to H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. On completing her accumulation of the Khandro Thuk Thik she said: "I don't have more than a year now before I leave, so please take my instructions seriously." These words were not uttered to me alone, but also to Sangha members who served her. The ability to predict the time of one’s passing is a siddhi accomplished only by great practitioners and Masters.

One of Semo-la’s last wishes was: "Don't waste money on long life practices for me. Make sure that you instead serve the people equally without any discrimination.” Furthermore, she said: “Until and unless I meet Yangsi Kyabje Pema Shepa Rinpoche again, I will not leave.” Through the power of her mind she kept her word. After 40 days or so in the Intensive Care Unit, Yangsi Rinpoche finally met Semo-la and she then entered Parinirvana the very next day.