And I couldn’t be more honored and excited to be presenting Kudung: A Journey of Color and Light collection to the world, for the first time ever, printed in large format, and displayed in the art gallery at the amazing Stupa de Benalmádena. This journey signifies so much for me, for all of us, the final pilgrimage of our great teacher - Shamar Rinpoche, as his Kudung made the journey from Germany to Kathmandu for his cremation last summer.
These seven weeks were a huge stepping stone of growth for me, as I was forced to stand beside the body of my teacher as all came to pay their last respects, continuing to work the entire time, to try and bring this event, its ups and downs, waves of emotion and sadness for us all, and my own personal feelings home to those who couldn’t join us along the way, all the while attempting to remain composed and not fall to pieces. This opportunity has been the single most rewarding and adventurous of my life - I couldn’t have imagined anything like this for myself beforehand, and now that it’s passed, I couldn’t possibly have ever wished for anything more, as this was truly a once in several lifetimes event, and I was given a front row seat, and given the opportunity to try and help others to join us for something truly remarkable. Seeing firsthand the incredible impact that Rinpoche had on all who ever came into contact with him has left me genuinely baffled, even after his passing his teachings and his presence remain - forever amplified - as his powerful spirit and incredible heart truly touched this world, and in his passing, brought us all together, more so than anyone could have ever imagined. From Renchen Ulm to KIBI, to Kalimpong to his final resting place in Shar Minub Nepal, the seven week journey of the Kudung has forever changed me, to my core, I am humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude for Rinpoche’s impact on my life, and for his never ending gifts to our world.
This collection of photos will be displayed in the gallery in Benalmadena starting April 4th, and I am so pleased to be able to share them with you all now, as a sneak peek into what is to come. I invite anyone and everyone to come and join us for the inauguration of the gallery, during the course of Jigme Rinpoche, and as a special significance to me, on the parinirvana day of my first teacher - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The gallery will be up all summer long: starting with the incredible journey of the Kudung and ending with this year’s amazing and colorful Kagyu Monlam, brought together with my music, video and writing, a journey of Color and Light. I am so deeply thankful to all who have helped to make this dream a reality, to Maggie, Anna, and Galu for their never ending support and dedication to this project, for without them this would absolutely not be possible, and for allowing this event to take place in their amazing stupa brings me so much happiness I cannot explain it in words. With my deepest gratitude, I present the Kudung journey to you, a journey of Color and Light!
These seven weeks were a huge stepping stone of growth for me, as I was forced to stand beside the body of my teacher as all came to pay their last respects, continuing to work the entire time, to try and bring this event, its ups and downs, waves of emotion and sadness for us all, and my own personal feelings home to those who couldn’t join us along the way, all the while attempting to remain composed and not fall to pieces. This opportunity has been the single most rewarding and adventurous of my life - I couldn’t have imagined anything like this for myself beforehand, and now that it’s passed, I couldn’t possibly have ever wished for anything more, as this was truly a once in several lifetimes event, and I was given a front row seat, and given the opportunity to try and help others to join us for something truly remarkable. Seeing firsthand the incredible impact that Rinpoche had on all who ever came into contact with him has left me genuinely baffled, even after his passing his teachings and his presence remain - forever amplified - as his powerful spirit and incredible heart truly touched this world, and in his passing, brought us all together, more so than anyone could have ever imagined. From Renchen Ulm to KIBI, to Kalimpong to his final resting place in Shar Minub Nepal, the seven week journey of the Kudung has forever changed me, to my core, I am humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude for Rinpoche’s impact on my life, and for his never ending gifts to our world.
This collection of photos will be displayed in the gallery in Benalmadena starting April 4th, and I am so pleased to be able to share them with you all now, as a sneak peek into what is to come. I invite anyone and everyone to come and join us for the inauguration of the gallery, during the course of Jigme Rinpoche, and as a special significance to me, on the parinirvana day of my first teacher - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The gallery will be up all summer long: starting with the incredible journey of the Kudung and ending with this year’s amazing and colorful Kagyu Monlam, brought together with my music, video and writing, a journey of Color and Light. I am so deeply thankful to all who have helped to make this dream a reality, to Maggie, Anna, and Galu for their never ending support and dedication to this project, for without them this would absolutely not be possible, and for allowing this event to take place in their amazing stupa brings me so much happiness I cannot explain it in words. With my deepest gratitude, I present the Kudung journey to you, a journey of Color and Light!
