1,200 Buddhist Monks Attend Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program in Odisha, India - Buddhistdoor Global

Over 1200 Buddhist monks from across the world gather in Odisha to participate in first Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program

Om ah hung vajra guru pema siddhi hung ✨ May Guru Padmasambhava blessings be with everyone ✨ | Jetsun Dolma

Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master who played a pivotal role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet. He is revered as a founder of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and is considered a second Buddha by many followers. Here's a more detailed look: Historical Context: Padmasambhava traveled to Tibet at the invitation of King Trisong Detsen to help establish Buddhism and build the Samye Monastery. Key Role: He is credited with introducing Vajrayana