Welcome to Byoma Kusuma

Byoma Kusuma Budhadharma Sangha was established by Acharya Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche (also known as Guru Ratnashri to his devoted students) with the goal of providing all aspects of the Buddha Dharma to those interested in studying and practicing.

Byoma Kusuma means sky flower in Sanskrit. Sky represents space, emptiness, and the flower represents the manifestation of emptiness. A beautiful flower is drawn in the sky and as delightfully as it appeared it disappears into emptiness. It is a moving symbol that calls to mind the insubstantiality and fleeting nature of phenomena. read more


Byoma Kusuma Buddha Dharma Sangha

Marshland Flowers

Ratnashri's series articles published weekly in News Front. The articles clarify prevailing misconceptions on Buddhism and help general readers understand authentic Buddhism. The articles first appeared on 16-22 April 2007 issue. News Front is a weekly newspaper that is published every Monday. Read the articles published to date in full.  read more articles and teachings

Ratnashri

Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche's , known as Guru Ratnashri (Rinpoche in Sanksrit/Nepali) to his devoted students, aim is to bring all aspects of the Buddha Dharma to those interested in studying and practicing. The Byoma Kusuma Buddhadharma Sangha has been established to accomplish this aim. The Sangha organizes regular activities like the dissemination of the now famous Boshipushpanjalis, Guru Ratnashri's monthly teachings, and the Matiparivartana Kram. Various wangs (initiations) and pujas are also organized on a regular basis, as well as translation and building projects.
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Ratnashri's Termas

In August 2008, Acharya Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche's disciples received some really wonderful news that is of great importance and a matter for joy, celebration, and unlimited gratitude. We learned that our precious Guru Ratnashri's termas had started appearing around 14 years ago. They were validated by H.E. Karma Thinley Rinpoche since back then, and this process has continued throughout the 14 years as more and more termas have been discovered. read more

Sahayak Samathacharya Anupama Dahal - "Hridayanjali" - Aug 1, 2009. see pictures

Guru Avehi :

Mero Desh:

 

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Sahayak Samathacharya Anupama Dahal launched her music album Paglaa Baadal on January 26, 2008. Click the link below to see the Namo Amitabhaya track video!! see pictures  read more

 

Programs

Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Meditation including Dharma Discussion
Location: Fairfax, VA, USA
This center offers activities that promote self-development and mind transformation: basic group meditation sessions include discussions on Buddhist philosophy. read more
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Meditation Classes
Location: Ruislip, London, UK
Beginners level meditation class is run on a fortnightly basis. These sessions are designed to help you learn about meditation using Vipassana (Insight) and Calm Abiding techniques, its benefits and how it can be used on a daily basis to help you achieve a calm and relaxed state of mind. read more

Other services are also available at both centers for those who have taken refuge in the Three Jewels.

News and Events

Check out the Events section for monthly Byoma Kusuma Events!

Check out the Newsletter section for our regular Byoma Kusuma Newsletter!

Sept 19, Kathmandu - On the auspicious occasion of the 65th birthday and golden jubilee of ascending of throne by H.H. Shakya Trizin Rinpoche, the second part of the series of programmes was held at Boudhanath in Kathmandu, Nepal. A big procession with picuture of His Holiness started from His Holiness's monastery at 9 AM and proceeded towards the Tharlam Monastery. The program was attended my Jetsunma, Narayansir and many other byomakusuma sangha members. Narayansir read out the message from H.E. Ratna Shree on the occasion and S.S. Anupama mesmerized the big gathering with her melodious songs dedicated to His Holiness. see pictures

August 1, Kathmandu - The first ever concert program "Hridayanjali" organized by Byomakusuma Dharma Sangha was a grand success. The performance by both S.S Anupama Dahal and Kutumba band rocked the fully packed hall. H.E. Gyana Vajra Rinpoche and other senior lamas were also present. see videos see pictures

July 24-26, New York - The byomakusuma sangha members attended 21 Tara initiation cycle given by H.E. Jetsun Kushok Chime Luding. There were almost 50 attendees, including 13 byomakusuma sangha members. The sangha offered Mandala and sponsored lunch on the last day of the wang. see pictures

May 9, Washington DC: The Washington DC sangha members sponsored food (prasad) on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti at Nepali Buddha Mandir. There were around 30 people present. The sangha members distributed the BKBS-US brochure and also highlighted the significance of Byoma Kusuma to the participants. The recording of this event was also telecast in the local television station (Sagarmatha TV) on May 17th. see pictures

February, Bishalnagar: The fifth EFT camp was held in Bishalnagar with 24 sangha members participating. Please read the feedback provided by some of the participants.

January 12, Washington DC: The Washington DC sangha received a combined initiation of Amitayus and Hayagriva from H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche. These initiations are well known for bestowing the blessings of long life. Apart from other guests, there were 21 of byomakusuma sangha members present on this auspicious occasion. Sangha members also offered dinner to Rinpoche and other guests on that evening. see pictures

December 21-Jan 6, Bishalnagar: The fourth EFT camp was held from 21st December to 6th January with 22 sangha members participating. Here are some of their views regarding the camp. Please read the feedback provided by some of the participants.

January 2-3, New York: Upon the request of our precious Guru Ratnashri, H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche bestowed the Sri Hevajra Cause wang on many of our Sangha members and also those from outside the Sangha on Jan 2-3, 2009 in Walden, New York. There were total of 21 byomakusuma sangha members. and there were probably about 20 additional outside the Sangha people who also received the Wang.  Rinpoche was very meticulous throughout and spent time explaining the various aspects of the Wang.  Jan 2 was the preparatory session lasting about 2.5 hours. On Jan 3 we started around 2:30pm and ended around 8:30pm. The Sangha offered the Mandala, both on Jan 2 (at the start) and on Jan 3 (at the end of the Wang...our Sanskrit version was used).  Many non-Sangha members were pleased and thanked our Sangha for requesting the Wang (as they also benefited!). Senior Sakya lamas from Boston and New York also participated.see pictures