Jangwa & Ru Chog Puja for the Deceased
Jangwa & Ru Chog Puja for the Deceased
5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA 95073, USA
September 7, 2026
About this Retreat
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Khen Rinpoche entered Sera Je Monastic University in South India in 1970, where he devoted more than two decades to the traditional training in Buddhist philosophy, debate, and meditation under the guidance of his teachers. Following completion of the rigorous geshe curriculum, he continued his studies in Vajrayana at Gyume Tantric College, one of Tibet's foremost institutions for advanced tantric practice.
Khen Rinpoche came to stay with us at LMB and teach several times before the pandemic, and before he was appointed to the post of Abbot (Khenpo) of Gyume Tantric College, a post he occupied for three years, and after which he was appointed Abbot of Segyü Tantric College, the oldest of the Tantric Colleges in the Gelugpa tradition, a post he currently holds. There he is a real jewel, and has dedicated already several years to developing the monastery and especially the school which serves boys from miles around.
Khen Rinpoche was then known to us as Geshe Wangdu. Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche on more than one occasion referred to Khen Rinpoche to praise him for the purity and strength of his guru devotion. He was very pleased that he had accepted to come to LMB to teach, especially the more difficult topics of the FPMT Basic Program. He was very popular with the students and with the local Tibetan Community.
Khen Rinpoche is especially known for presenting classical Buddhist texts with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether teaching foundational topics or profound philosophical subjects, he skillfully bridges centuries-old wisdom with the questions and challenges of contemporary life, making the Dharma accessible to students at every stage of the path.
Details of this retreat
Monday, September 7
Time: to be determined
In Person at the Wish-Fulfilling Temple
Led by Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu
We warmly invite you to participate in the Medicine Buddha Jangwa, a powerful Vajrayana purification ritual performed for the benefit of those who have passed away. Led by Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu, this practice can be dedicated to loved ones who have died recently or many years ago.
Jangwa uses the power of mantra, concentration, meditation, and the Buddha’s words of truth to purify negative karma and benefit the consciousness of the deceased. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, even if a person is experiencing a difficult transition after death, Jangwa can help change the direction of their rebirth, creating the causes for rebirth in a fortunate realm or Pure Land.
During the ritual, powerful purification mantras are recited and mustard seeds are blessed. Through meditation, the consciousness of the deceased is invoked, and the blessed mustard seeds are used as part of the purification practice. The ceremony also includes phowa, the practice of transferring consciousness toward a Pure Land.
This particular form of Jangwa is associated with Medicine Buddha and is considered especially accessible and highly beneficial. While some Jangwa practices require advanced tantric skill in visualization, self-generation, and ritual accuracy, the Medicine Buddha Jangwa can be practiced without those same requirements while still offering profound benefit to the deceased.
The Medicine Buddha Puja will be performed before the Jangwa ritual, creating further causes for purification and benefit. English translations of the practice texts will be available.
Family members and friends are warmly invited to participate and dedicate the ceremony to deceased loved ones, including family members, friends, and ancestors.
For those submitting a deceased loved one for the ceremony:
Please provide a passport-size solo photograph of the deceased and email it to spc@medicinebuddha.org along with the deceased's full name. Do not submit an original photograph, as it will not be returned.
If a photograph is unavailable, the name of the deceased may be written on a piece of paper for the ritual.
Ashes are not required. Please do not send ashes by mail.
Whether you are remembering someone who has recently passed away or honoring someone who died many years ago, this ceremony offers a meaningful opportunity to express compassion and gratitude while dedicating powerful spiritual practices for their benefit.
Everyone is welcome. Registration is required.
Time: to be determined
In Person at the Wish-Fulfilling Temple
Led by Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu
We warmly invite you to participate in the Medicine Buddha Jangwa, a powerful Vajrayana purification ritual performed for the benefit of those who have passed away. Led by Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdu, this practice can be dedicated to loved ones who have died recently or many years ago.
Jangwa uses the power of mantra, concentration, meditation, and the Buddha’s words of truth to purify negative karma and benefit the consciousness of the deceased. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, even if a person is experiencing a difficult transition after death, Jangwa can help change the direction of their rebirth, creating the causes for rebirth in a fortunate realm or Pure Land.
During the ritual, powerful purification mantras are recited and mustard seeds are blessed. Through meditation, the consciousness of the deceased is invoked, and the blessed mustard seeds are used as part of the purification practice. The ceremony also includes phowa, the practice of transferring consciousness toward a Pure Land.
This particular form of Jangwa is associated with Medicine Buddha and is considered especially accessible and highly beneficial. While some Jangwa practices require advanced tantric skill in visualization, self-generation, and ritual accuracy, the Medicine Buddha Jangwa can be practiced without those same requirements while still offering profound benefit to the deceased.
The Medicine Buddha Puja will be performed before the Jangwa ritual, creating further causes for purification and benefit. English translations of the practice texts will be available.
Family members and friends are warmly invited to participate and dedicate the ceremony to deceased loved ones, including family members, friends, and ancestors.
For those submitting a deceased loved one for the ceremony:
Please provide a passport-size solo photograph of the deceased and email it to spc@medicinebuddha.org along with the deceased's full name. Do not submit an original photograph, as it will not be returned.
If a photograph is unavailable, the name of the deceased may be written on a piece of paper for the ritual.
Ashes are not required. Please do not send ashes by mail.
Whether you are remembering someone who has recently passed away or honoring someone who died many years ago, this ceremony offers a meaningful opportunity to express compassion and gratitude while dedicating powerful spiritual practices for their benefit.
Everyone is welcome. Registration is required.
Getting Here
Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA 95073, USA
Directions
Access to LMB is via a small, winding road (Prescott Road), which we share with numerous neighbors. As you are driving to our property, please turn on your headlights, go slowly, and be prepared to pull over to the side when you meet oncoming traffic.
Closest Airports: The nearest airports to LMB are San Francisco (~1.5 hours away) and San Jose (~1 hour away). To reach LMB from either of these airports you can use a rideshare app (Uber, Lyft etc), or a shuttle service (Early Bird Airport Shuttle Service). Expect to pay $100 – $150 from San Francisco, or $60 – 80 from San Jose, using a rideshare app. LMB is unable to offer assistance in helping you get to or from the center. Please make your own arrangements
Closest Airports: The nearest airports to LMB are San Francisco (~1.5 hours away) and San Jose (~1 hour away). To reach LMB from either of these airports you can use a rideshare app (Uber, Lyft etc), or a shuttle service (Early Bird Airport Shuttle Service). Expect to pay $100 – $150 from San Francisco, or $60 – 80 from San Jose, using a rideshare app. LMB is unable to offer assistance in helping you get to or from the center. Please make your own arrangements
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