Offerings of light were made for Ish at Vajra Vidya in Crestone, CO and Pema Ösel Ling in Watsonville, CA: The offering of light symbolizes dispelling the darkness of ignorance and increases merit and especially wisdom – from the practical wisdom of knowing what to do and not to do up to the realization of wisdom mind. Light is particularly beneficial when offered on behalf of those who have passed away, helping them find clarity in the bardo and guide them toward positive rebirth and awakening. As Lama Tharchin Rinpoche said: “When we offer light, the results are the realization of Clear Light wisdom phenomena in this life; the clarification of dualistic mind and the dispersal of confusion … and the increase of wisdom in each lifetime until one has reached enlightenment.” A Light Offering Prayer by Thinley Norbu Rinpoche: I offer all the light that there is, Corresponding to the Lord of Infinite Light's Immeasurable wisdom light qualities, As an offering of vividly illuminating light. May I and all other beings go from the light of the higher realms To the ultimate light of the supreme, definitively excellent state Effortlessly and automatically And may the illuminating light of wisdom forever blaze brightly for us all. This was written at the request of Sonam Chödzom by Thinley Norbu in front of the Boudhanath Stupa in Nepal. May it be virtuous!