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Opening Blessing Ceremony of the New Monastery

Gaden Samdrupling Monastery is very blessed and honored to announce the upcoming visit of one of the most renowned and revered Buddhist Teacher His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche on November 22 and 23, 2023. 

During this visit, His Holiness will bless the new monastery and bestow the White Heruka Long Life initiation and oral transmission on Lamp on the Path (Lam-rim)

This is a very rare opportunity to receive this Initiation and oral transmission from the His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche. We invite all our sangha members and Dharma friends community around the world to join us for these auspicious events.

His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche is the eighteenth in a lineage of eminent Indian and Tibetan masters and 4th in the line of Trijang Rinpoches. The supreme reincarnation was born on October 15 1982 in a Tibetan family in Dalhousie, Northern India and was officially recognized by His Holiness the 14th. Dalai Lama on April 23, 1985. Rinpoche has completed his primary studies under his root guru H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche and Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche. Presently Rinpoche is doing further studies under the guidance of H.E. Dagpo Rinpoche, H.E. Yongyal Rinpoche. 

As the Spiritual Director of the Trijang Buddhist Institute, he will guide the Institute’s activities and programs for the public, for ordained monks and nuns, and for future lay teachers whose Dharma training is anticipated in coming years


Event: Opening blessings ceremony of the new monastery

Date: Wednesday, November 22nd

Time: 10 a.m. (lunch 12 p.m.)

Event: White Heruka Long Life Initiation and oral transmission on the Lamp on the Path

Date: Thursday, November 23rd

Time: 2pm

Dinner: Thanks giving dinner at 6pm 

Please let us know  if you have any questions:
Call: (513) 385-7116
Email: gslmonastery@gmail.com

Location for all events:
Gaden Samdrupling Monastery
3046 Pavlova Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45251 USA.

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Registration is requested for everyone: 

  • Thank you for your RSVP.  This information will help us to serve your better during your participation in the events.

All the teachings and meals are offered free of charge during the event. Donations are welcome.


Dharma support: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, you are welcome to make a donation, sponsor a teaching in your name or in honor of someone else. Support The Dharma

Hotels reservation: We arranged a special discount rate with hotels during the event. Please contact the hotels directly to arrange and pay for your booking. When calling to make your reservation, mention that you are part of the GSL Monastery groups so that you will get the discount rate.


Hotel Information

These hotels are offering a special room rate are only available for November 21 and 23 – two nights

PLEASE NOTE: The number of rooms at this special rate is limited, so please book as soon as possible. If you must cancel, call the hotel 3 days before (November 19) to avoid being charged for the room.

When calling to make your reservation, mention that you are part of the GSL Monastery groups so that you will get the discount rate.

Hampton Inn (Click here to book special rate)
6336 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Phone: 513-538-6606

2 queen beds  –  $119 per night + 13.25% tax

To reserve a room at this rate, you must book by 10/21/23

You must cancel 2 days prior to arrival to avoid being charged

Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West (Click here to book special rate)
5505 Rybolt Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Phone: 513-574-6000

2 queen beds  –  $105 per night + 17.30% tax

To reserve a room at this rate, you must book by 10/21/23

You must cancel 2 days prior to arrival to avoid being charged

Spring Hill Suites (Click here to book special rate)
12001 Chase Plaza Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Phone: 513-825-9035

Double bed suite with trundle $79

To reserve a room at this rate, you must book by 10/30/23

You must cancel 2 days prior to arrival to avoid being charged

Other Local Hotels (regular rate, no special room rate)

Quality Inn & Suites
11967 Chase Plaza Dr.
Cincinnati, OH. 45240
513-825-9600
Price estimate $80 

Comfort Suites Cincinnati North
1234 Omniplex Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45240
833-435-0331
Price estimate $100, 2 queen

Extended Stay America
4260 Hunt Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-793-6750
Price estimate $77, 1 Queen