In August 2022, Licchavi House, an exciting new creative Dharma initiative of the revered Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, held its ground-breaking ceremony the Buddhist enclave of Boudha on the outskirts of Kathmandu.

The high-profile celebration featured a host of colorful dance and musical performances by Bhumisparsha, a Dharma project of Siddhartha’s Intent India, as well as a performance of If We Don’t Act Like Gods Who Will, a play written by Rinpoche and offering a unique perspective on climate change and spirituality.

Director Khyentse Norbu will share his views on filmmaking and beyond with fellow film lovers in Kathmandu, Nepal after the local premiere of his latest film “Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache”.

Rinpoche and Miss Bhushita continues their conversation — this time on Buddha Dharma,
Nepali culture, art and Licchavi House.

Joining the ground-breaking celebration of Licchavi House were Guru Jyu who started with prayers and blessings. There were performances by Team Banepa, Barta Gandharba, Chhanya Pradhan, Yabesh Thapa and Bhipul Chettri. The closing act was “If We Don’t Act Like God Who Will”, a play written by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

Bhrikuti Devi Trust will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for Licchavi House ( www.licchavi.org) at 5:30pm on Saturday, 27 August 2022 (Nepal time).

Livestream Announcement Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Teaching Nepal & Buddhadharma 26 to 28 August 2022