Namgyalma Stupa Opening Ceremony 2027
4 to 8 March 2027 · Kuala Kurau, Malaysia
尊胜佛塔开幕典礼
After years of building, the Namgyalma Stupa opens. H.E. the 5th Bise Rinpoche and the Sangha travel from Singapore to lead three days of pujas, and you are invited to take part, in person or from home.
Three ways to take part
Choose the one that fits you. Each has its own page with the details.
Come with us
Join the group from Singapore for five days with Rinpoche and the monks. You book your flight to Penang; we arrange bus, hotel, meals and the Penang tour.
Package price announced after our site visit
Register my interest on WhatsAppMake an offering at the opening
Cannot travel? Offer a lamp and flowers or a share in the 1000 Namgyalma Offering. Your names are read by Rinpoche at the stupa on the day.
From S$10
Make an offeringSponsor the Sangha's journey
Six monks travel from India and Singapore to open the stupa. Sponsor a flight, one monk's whole journey, or all six.
From S$10 · Goal S$6,100
Sponsor the monksProgramme
All pujas are at the Namgyalma Stupa, Kuala Kurau. Times may shift slightly on the day.
| Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 4 Mar | 7:30 PM | Medicine Buddha Prayer for the Living & Deceased药师佛消灾超度法会 |
| Fri 5 Mar | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Wealth Vase Puja, Session 1财宝瓶法会(第一场) |
| 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Wealth Vase Puja, Session 2财宝瓶法会(第二场) | |
| Sat 6 Mar | 10:00 AM | Namgyalma Stupa Opening Ceremony尊胜佛塔开幕典礼 |
| 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | 1000 Namgyalma Offering Puja尊胜佛母千供法会 | |
| Sun 7 Mar | All day | Penang Tour with the monks槟城游览 |
| Mon 8 Mar | Return to Singapore返回新加坡 |
Coming with us: how the trip works
For those travelling from Singapore. Simple on purpose.
- Book your own flight to Penang for Thursday 4 March, landing by 2:00 PM. We will share one recommended flight so the group can travel together.
- We meet you at Penang airport arrivals. A group leader will be there. From that moment, bus, hotel and meals are arranged.
- Rest one night in Penang, then travel by bus to Kuala Kurau (about 1 hour) for the pujas and the Opening Ceremony.
- Penang tour with the monks on Sunday 7 March, then fly home from Penang on Monday 8 March.
Included
- Airport pickup and private bus, all five days
- 4 nights hotel, twin-share
- All meals
- A place at every puja and the Opening Ceremony
- Penang tour with the monks
Not included
- Your flight to and from Penang
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending and personal offerings
Questions
Do I need to be Buddhist to join?
No. Everyone is welcome, at the stupa and on the trip.
Can I come only for the Opening Ceremony on 6 March?
Yes. The ceremony is open to all. If you make your own way to Kuala Kurau, just come. The package is for those who want everything arranged.
How much is the trip?
The price will be confirmed after our site visit to Kuala Kurau. Register your interest on WhatsApp and you will be the first to know.
I cannot travel. How can I take part?
Make an offering at the opening, or sponsor the Sangha's journey. Your names are dedicated by Rinpoche at the stupa either way.
What is the Namgyalma Stupa?
A monument to long life and purification, built in Malaysia under Rinpoche's guidance. Read its story on the Namgyalma Stupa page.
Questions? WhatsApp +65 9768 4268