(June 2017) Congratulations, Graduates! Maitripa College is proud to celebrate the commencement of our ninth class of graduate students! During the very special graduation, Yangsi Rinpoche expressed his joy in their lifelong devotion to spiritual development and offered his support. Venerable Chodron delivered the commencement address, encouraging development of Nagarjuna’s four qualities of leaders – truth, generosity, tranquility, and wisdom – and taking a day to rejoice in the interdependent accomplishments of the college. Student speaker Brandon Long reflected on the Maitripa College experience and Yian Liew made offerings of gratitude on behalf of the graduating students.
See Also: News article and short video of Ven. Chodron reflecting on the graduation ceremony and the Maitripa College community.