Shrine to Land Protectress

Shrine to Land Protectress Dorje Yudronma

May I be as the mighty earth, And the free and open skies to support and provide the space, Whereby I and all others may grow. ~ Shantideva

Dorje Yudronma installed in her shrine, 2010

Dorje Yudronma rupa in process

Dharma lineages in Tibet often have specific Dharma protectors associated with them. Dorje Yudronma is a wisdom deity that manifests out of her compassion in the form of a protectress. Tsoknyi Rinpoche has a special connection with her and asked her to reside on Yeshe Rangsal and help his students clear obstacles and progress on the path.

There is a beautiful site on the land to honor her, close to the stupa. A meandering path from the Stupa leads to the Shrine, which initially began as a photo of the protectress with a brief supplication prayer and an offering bowl. Now, thanks to many donors, a permanent shrine to Dorje Yudronma has been completed, where students, retreatants and the public can come to make prayers, offerings, and practice.

Here is a photo of the nearly completed Shrine in September 2008. The site now has a footpath for circumambulating and native landscaping. For more about the Dorje Yudronma shrine, please click here.

Summer Blessing 2008

During the Crestone 2008 August retreats, Rinpoche performed a moving blessing ceremony and dedication for the Dorje Yudronma shrine. Participants walked a short path on pilgrimage from the teaching tent to the location of the future shrine, where they offered flowers and prayers.