Since his passing in 2017, Khandro Kunzang has continued to serve as the resident Lama and Executive Director of Saraswati Bhawan. Khandro Kunzang guides students in their personal retreats, offers transmission and teachings for those following the traditional path, and offers teachings on Tibetan Yoga and Meditation. During the winter months, she travels worldwide hosting Vajra Armor and Khorde Rushen retreats. Opportunities to study with her online and in-person are located at Khandro Kunzang Online.
In addition, Saraswati Bhawan offers ongoing translations of key texts, and an archive of Lama Dawa’s audio, and video teachings, available on Saraswati Publications.
Below enjoy Lama Dawa and Khandro Kunzang singing a long-life Amitayus mantra.
In 2007, Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang founded Saraswati Bhawan, a 501 (c) 3, non-profit Buddhist organization located in Lansing, Iowa. In 2008, land was purchased on the bluffs overlooking the Upper Mississippi River Valley to establish a private retreat center, P’hurba T’hinely Ling, and for the location of the P’hurba Peace Mandala Project.
Saraswati Bhawan and P’hurba T’hinley Ling have served as a hub to uphold the teachings and lineage of the Nyingma pratices of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the Dudjom Tersar and Rigdzin Sogdrub lineages. Over the years numerous retreats, Drubchens, teachings and other special events were held with our founder, Lama Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche.
