The year of the fire horse pilgrimage

In Person

REPEATING SCHEDULE: One time event
START DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
END DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2026

ORGANIZATION: Heruka Institute
TEACHER: Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche
EMAIL: herukainstitute@gmail.com
WEBSITE

2026

The Year of the Fire Horse Pilgrimage
Under the Spiritual Guidance of
H.E. TULKU YESHI RINPOCHE
September 29 – October 8, 2026

Embark on a transformative journey through the ancient spiritual landscapes of Nepal. Guided by the wisdom and compassion of H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche, this pilgrimage visits the most profound power places of the Kathmandu Valley, following in the footsteps of the great masters.

DAILY PILGRIMAGE SCHEDULE

SEPT 29: Jarung Khashor -Pilgrimage around the Great Boudhanath Stupa, the heart of the dharma.

SEPT 30: Papa Shangkun – Visiting the self-arisen Swayambhunath Stupa.

OCT 01: Yangleshod – Meditation at the sacred Asura Cave and the caves of Guru Rinpoche in Pharping.

OCT 02: Sangku Dorje Pakmo & Yerang – Blessings at the Vajrayogini Temple and the ancient city of Patan.

OCT 03: Langri Longten & Ludrub Pukpa – Exploring the sites of the prophesied elephant and Nagarjuna’s meditation cave.

OCT 04: Bodthang Gonpo & Ludrub Bumpa – Visiting the Mahakala temples and the Stupa of Nagarjuna.

OCT 05: Takmo Lujin – Journey to Namo Buddha, the site of the Buddha’s great act of generosity.

OCT 06: Godhawari – A day of blessings at the sacred spring and natural gardens.

OCT 07: Shopping Day – Free time for personal practice and collecting dharma items in Kathmandu.

OCT 08: Departure -Final prayers and journey home.

[This is not an organized pilgrimage; participants are responsible for their own well-being.]

SOME CITIES CLOSE BY: Bellevue, Everett, Renton, Seattle