His Holiness Sakya Trizin's Visit, June 2009 - A Retrospective

His Holiness Sakya Trizin arrived in Melbourne On Monday 22 June 2009 for a week of teaching and related events. This visit was part of a Golden Jubilee Year Australian tour, and followed from his delivery of the precious Lamdre in Sydney.

The photographs below show scenes from His Holiness' visit.

The public events were held at the historic Hawthorn Town Hall.

The altar and throne on the stage.

His Holiness greets the audience of his public talk.

His Holiness delivering teachings.

Meeting His Holiness.

Recieving blessings and ritual substances after Amitayus blessing.

Four of the members of His Holiness' entourage (Kunga Dorje, Ani Wangmo, Chaate Ghelong and Lama Tenzin) waiting to depart for SIBA in East Gipsland.

The information page of His Holiness's visit can be found here.

Pictures are by MLC and AP.