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1/18/2026
Losar Khabsay (Losar cookies) making party
Date: Sunday, Febuary 8th Time: 10am
We are planning to make Losar Khabsay (Losar cookies). All helps are greatly appreciated.
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1/18/26
Losar Celebration 2026 (Year of Fire Horse) (Lunar…
Date: Wednesday, Feb 18th at 8am
We request everyone to come in Traditional dress and Khata for offering.
Event: Smoke offering, Installing New Prayer flags followed by invocation of Dharmapala
Date: Sunday, February 21st at 9am
Dress code: We request…
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Founder and Spiritual Director
Ven. Choeji Lama (Kuten lama): He received many lineage teachings and initiations and completed many retreats. He was awarded the Geshe (Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy) degree in 1993, one of the highest degrees in Buddhist studies.
After traveling the world and offering teachings in more than 33 countries, Ven. Kuten Lama moved to Bloomington, Indiana in 1997. Since then, he has served as resident teacher for Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery in Bloomington, as well as spiritual director for Gaden Samdrup Ling Monastery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ven. Kuten Lama also travels to Buddhist monasteries and centers throughout Mongolia, Europe, Canada and many other countries to teach and participate in spiritual events.