Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s Birthday 24th May 2011 Monday, 23 May was Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s 80th birthday. In order to mark this auspicious occasion at Kagyu Ling, Rinpoche’s long life prayer was recited throughout the day. Many sangha members came together to recite the long life prayer. The day also included four sessions of the Guru Rinpoche tsok puja, the Shower of Blessings.